Courses

 

9, 10, 11,12 One-year course
Articulated with Mt. SanAntonio College, Earn college credits with this course.

 

This class is one of the core requirement classes for the technology certificate program. The course provides students with knowledge of how to identify and use commonly used tools appropriately, draw a design drawing using both board drafting techniques and computer-aided drafting (CAD) as well as sketching and estimation skills.

 

The final design projects provide students with the knowledge and skills to develop and work on a design team to complete two projects, one architectural and one mechanical, from the conception of an idea to a finalized design drawing using both board drafting and CAD. These projects include writing specifications for the project and reflecting on the effectiveness and efficiency of the design.

 

This concentrator course builds upon the Engineering Design I introduction course and provides students with additional concepts and experiences required for career readiness and pursuing further education in Engineering Technology career pathway, which precedes this pathway capstone course. This concentrator course leads to the capstone course in the Engineering Technology pathway sequence of courses.

Students will walk through the design and build a mobile robot to play a sport-like game. During this process, they will learn key STEM principles and robotics concepts. At the culmination of this class, they will compete head-to-head against their peers in the classroom, or in a sponsored Robotics Competition.

 

 

Engineering Design III expands learning opportunities for students interested in preparing for careers in the design, prototyping, and production of advanced visual communications. Students plan, prepare and interpret drawings and models through traditional drafting or computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) techniques to produce a product.

This course will focus on methods and tools used for creating production prototypes, mock-ups, and proof of concepts through additive/subtractive manufacturing process. The focus is on tool and process selection, safety, and machine operation skills and techniques.

The final design projects provide students with the knowledge and skills to develop, collaborate, and work on a design team and complete 3 projects: Bridge Builder, CAD/CAM, and CNC project. Means of reaching the completing these projects are: reversing engineering, original design modification, or from original idea conception. The final designs are accompanied by proper documentation, which includes: broad drafts, CAD drawings, project abstract, project summary, and project specifications.

 

Architectural Design is a course in which students will express themselves visually and develop and showcase their creativity. Students will learn how to incorporate the elements of art and principles of design to create original, creative, and functional architectural works. Skills in sketching, mechanical drawing, and computer architectural design methods will be developed. Students will also explore the historical and cultural developments in architecture and the study of master architects, past and present. 

 

Theories of aesthetic valuing will be stressed through the use of a portfolio review. Reading and writing assignments will be integrated to expand the student's knowledge of this course. Career opportunities in the field of architecture will also be included as part of the curriculum. The five components of Visual and Performing Arts Framework are integrated in the curriculum.

 

 

Advanced Architectural Design is a second-year course in which students will build upon information and skills previously acquired to showcase their creativity and aesthetic expression by developing original, creative, and functional architectural works. This course focuses on the study and application of the design process through the review and application of the elements of art and the principles of design. 

 

Students will study the history of residential architecture, including the language of architecture and how culture impacted structure and design trends. Master architects, past and present, will be also studied. students will express their creativity in a visual form through sketching, mechanical drawing, and architectural design methods using a variety of different mediums including a variety of pencils, pen and ink, watercolor, computer generation, and assorted model building materials. Theories of aesthetic valuing will be stressed through the use of a portfolio review.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This class is for the serious automotive hobbyist. It is a working class in which instruction is largely individualized. Technical knowledge and skills may be developed in engine rebuilding, tune-up and diagnosis, brakes, electrical, fuel systems, and emission controls. About 90% of the time is spent in the shop and 10% in the classroom.

 

 

 

 

 

Construction Technology offers the student the opportunity to learn about the construction industry as well as Engineering and Architecture. Instruction on hand tools and machine tools is given, emphasizing safety. Students are challenged to solve problems and design and create useful construction and engineering projects. Learning to follow directions, to plan and organize, to compute, to read and learn vocabulary are important goals of the course. The application of math, science and other subjects is considered important in everyday routine. Students also learn materials and methods of residential construction through a residential structure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction Technology II offers the student the opportunity to learn more about the construction industry. Details, including materials, methods and the Uniform Building Code are introduced as it relates to basic residential construction. Foundations, Framing, and Finishes are covered as well as construction planning and estimating. The use of basic hand and powered tools are used for the projects with safety in mind.

 

 

The first semester Photography course is an introduction to basic black and white photography. Beginning photography is a course of discovery and exploration of the basic skills, mechanics, and techniques of photography. It will involve the study of the camera, B & W film, development of printing paper and photographs, print finishing techniques, basic photo composition ideas, and safety rules of photography. Maximum of 10 credits may be earned in this class.

 

 

The Photography II course is a review of black and white basics and advanced exploration of skills with 35mm and 2 1/4 format cameras, techniques of lighting the scene, daylight and night photography, introduction to studio portraiture, and color photography. This course is intended to help the students expand, create, and express themselves through photography and also explores and develops a higher level of employable skills. Students are encouraged to learn at their own individual rate and to take pride in their work. The student may take a maximum of 10 credits with a "B" grade and/or teacher approval.

 

 

Photography III & IV are designed to teach beginning and advanced skills in portraiture, commercial, and industrial photography. The classes allow each student to learn at his/her individual rate of progress. Instruction includes specialized learning experiences in the theory, laboratory and studio work as each relates to all phases of camera uses and photographic processing. Other instruction includes composition, film developing, contact printing, enlarging, color dynamics, and the use of cameras, lens meters, lighting, and other photographic equipment. Students can earn up to 40 credits.