APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS & TECHNOLOGIES (ADST)
Course Outline:
ADST 8: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION/HOME ECONOMICS COMBINATION COURSE
ADST 8 explore various classes in Applied Design, Skills and Technology. Students will spend half a semester in Home Economics, and half a semester in Technology Education. In ADST, students will grow in their ability to use design thinking to gain an understanding of how to apply their skills to problem finding and solving, using appropriate technologies. This course involves students in the design and fabrication of objects using a variety of materials, methods, technologies, and tools in order to develop their ability to shape and change the physical world to meet human needs. Technology Education includes areas such as woodwork, electronics, drafting, power mechanics, and robotics. In Home Economics, students will create several projects in the Textiles lab including an apron and prepare 5 recipes in the Food’s lab.
ADST 8: DIGITAL LITERACY/MEDIA ARTS
An introductory course where students will have the opportunity to develop skills and produce original work in layout and design, graphics and images, and presentations. Digital Literacy/Media Arts 8 will also provide students with entry-level experience in applications of Office 365: word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and e-mail. Students will also learn and practice keyboarding using proper technique.
ADST 9: DRAFTING
Students will explore basic drafting that will demonstrate architectural, mechanical and computer aided design (CAD) and model construction.
ADST 9: ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS
This course covers basic electronic concepts, including circuits, schematics, electronic test equipment and measurement. Students will construct electronic projects such as strobe lights, electronic games, toys, alarms, timers, motion detectors and amplifiers. Additional costs may be incurred for program options.
These courses develop knowledge and skills in many aspects of woodworking including design, safe tool use (both hand, power and shop tools), joinery and finishing. Students will be introduced to materials and hardware used in woodwork. Students will complete several small projects of increasing complexity and will have opportunities to use their own creativity, appropriate to their skill level. Workplace health and safety is emphasized throughout the course. Additional costs may be incurred if students chose to purchase specialty components.
FURNITURE & CABINETRY 12
This advanced woodworking course further develops skills with a focus on designing and building furniture. There will be some smaller projects to address specific skills before students move to their final project of constructing a piece of furniture. Skills and knowledge will focus on those associated with the Cabinet maker trade, including materials and material science, hardware, project planning and budgeting. Workplace health and safety is emphasized throughout the course. Additional costs may be incurred if students chose to purchase specialty components.
DRAFTING 10
During this introductory year, students will explore how to create basic drawings on the computer using Sketchup, AutoCAD, and possibly other software applications. Some hand drawings may be required. The curriculum is designed to provide learning opportunities for male and female students with a wide range of abilities. Areas covered are basic shapes, orthographic projection, dimensioning and pictorial views. Students will be given designing and construction problems in these areas. They will be required to work cooperatively and to communicate their ideas to others.
ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS 10
This course covers basic electronic concepts in both analog and digital circuits. Students will construct a variety of project designs and will be encouraged to apply circuit design to a chosen application. An introduction to programming micro-controllers and robots using Easy ‘C’ and other programming languages are included. Students will also learn the standards and conventions of electronic engineering and learn acceptable attitudes and ethics required in industry.
DRAFTING 11
The Drafting and Design curriculum provides students with challenging opportunities to develop their skills through a practical, hands-on learning environment using project-based activities. During this senior year, students will explore how to create basic drawings on the computer using the Sketchup and AutoCAD applications. Some hand drawings may be required. Areas covered are basic shapes, orthographic projection, dimensioning, pictorial views, developments, sections, architectural, and mechanical drawings. Students will be given designing and construction problems in these areas. Students will be required to work cooperatively and to communicate their ideas to others. The curriculum is designed to provide learning opportunities for male and female students with a wide range of abilities.
ELECTRONICS 11
The first component of this course will focus on the design and function of analog circuits and their application in projects such as amplifiers, power supplies, and frequency filters. Projects will be designed and built using this technology.
ROBOTICS 11
This course sees an expansion of topics from Robotics 10, with the use of sensory feedback systems considerably more incorporated into their robot designs and computer programming. Students also have the opportunity to learn a new, more versatile programming language, RobotC. They also receive a basic introduction to computer aided drafting/design and prototyping software. Students have various opportunities to work individually and in groups. The VEX annual competition will drive the design component of the course, with a heavy focus on creating efficient, autonomous robots.
ENGINEERING 11: APPLIED SCIENCE (combined with Physics 11, afterschool, linear class)
Engineering 11 provides students the opportunity to apply their Science and Math knowledge to practical projects that demand creative, critical and problem-solving skills while manipulating various materials with machine and hand tools. The objective is to offer a course that delivers an exhilarating and uniquely rigorous curriculum for students looking for a challenge that helps prepare them for postsecondary.
DRAFTING 12
The Drafting and Design curriculum provides students with challenging opportunities to develop their ability at a higher level through a practical, hands-on learning environment using project-based activities. During this senior year students will explore how to create basic drawings on the computer using the VectorSketchup and AutoCAD applications. Some hand drawings will be required. Areas covered are basic shapes, orthographic projection, dimensioning, pictorial views, developments, sections, auxiliary views, architectural, site plans and mechanical drawings. Students will build on the concepts learned in Drafting 11 and apply these design principles and processes to more advanced situations. Those students that enjoyed Drafting in a previous year can continue working on more challenging activities. Students will continue with computer work, drawing shapes and designing work.
ELECTRONICS 12
The second component of Electronics will focus on a variety of digital electronic concepts, such as logic gates, memory, and counters. Projects will be designed and built using this technology. Employment opportunities in this field will be presented, as well as post-secondary options.
ROBOTICS 12
This course has students honing their programming skills in the language RobotC and EasyC, while incorporating more advanced programming techniques and structures into their programs. They also learn to use the prototyping programs such as SketchUP, Inventor and QCAD as a design tool, to construct 3D virtual models of their designs before physical construction. Students have various opportunities to work individually and in groups. The annual VEX competition will provide a starting point for student designs. Students will develop an independent directed study style research and development project which will be documented in a design portfolio.
SKILLS EXPLORATIONS 10 – 12: CARPENTRY, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING
Students will construct small houses, then add the electrical and plumbing systems, just as would be found in any home in British Columbia. Topics covered will include: an introduction to various wood products, wood frame construction methods, basic electrical theory, how to properly add the plumbing and electrical systems to a wood framed building, and the basics of the building code relating to construction, electrical, and plumbing. Students will also learn about safe work practices relating to construction sites in general, the carpentry, electrical and plumbing trades, and the use of various hand and power tools. This is a great course for any student who would like to learn about work in the building trades, is considering a career in engineering or architecture, or simply would like to know how the houses in our neighborhood were put together.