TRADES & TECHNOLOGY ED 9 COURSES
Technology Education provides students with skills necessary to explore the realm of technological fields in our society. All trades & technology education courses are highly recommended for students wanting to have hands-on approach in their learning. Students are given the opportunity to design, create and construct using tools, machines and materials. Processes and problem solving will be emphasized at all levels of planning and fabrication. The technical courses also prepare students for the post-secondary vocational field and encourage them to become lifelong learners in a world of changing technology. Students may also pursue several areas in depth by taking the Career Preparation Program in carpentry-joinery, mechanics or drafting. We also offer the high school apprenticeship program in level 1 Carpentry-Joinery.
Drafting 9
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This course is designed for students interested in engineering, interior design, industrial design, architecture, carpentry, steel fabrication, and many other professions. The students will explore the elements and techniques used for sketching, designing, modeling and creating mechanical and basic architectural drawings. This course covers the basics of sketching then quickly moves on to 2-D Computer Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD) software. Students will also have access to our 3-D printers, laser cutters and cricuts to bring their designs to life. Students will be given the opportunity to create artistic CADD designs which may then be produced as vinyl decals, T-Shirt heat transfers or machined on our CNC equipment. As a final product, students will create a digital Portfolio highlighting their work that could be useful for future careers and/or Post Secondary applications.
No previous experience necessary. Students may take Drafting each year if they wish.
Drafting 9 STEAM
Course Code: MADD-09ST
This course is one of the 4 courses included in our STEAM 9 program. This course is designed for students interested in engineering, interior & industrial design, architecture and many other professions. The students will explore the elements and techniques used for sketching, designing, modeling and creating mechanical and basic architectural drawings. This course covers the basics of sketching then quickly moves on to 2-D Computer Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD) software. Students will also use our 3-D printers, laser cutters and Cricuts to bring their designs to life. Students will be given the opportunity to create artistic CADD designs which may then be produced as vinyl decals, T-Shirt heat transfers or machined on our CNC equipment. As a final product, students will create a digital Portfolio highlighting their work that could be useful for future careers and/or Post Secondary applications.
Technology Education 9
Course Code: MADPT09
Woodworking, Metal Work, Drafting & Design, Electronics and Basic Mechanics are the core areas of Technology Education. This course is designed to allow students to explore as many of the Technology Education areas as possible while developing an understanding of the technological and computer concepts that are used as they design, develop and build hands-on products and service mechanical devices. With this hands-on course students will use AutoCAD, vinyl cutter and plastic molding equipment. This course forms the foundation to further pursue courses in the Trades & Technology Department.