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MARITIME SURVEY
Length/credit: 1st semester/ .5 credit
Prerequisite: Occ. Ed. Credit/10th Grade
Other: Offered 1st semester only
The course is a semester-long introduction to the various marine-related industries in Puget Sound and elsewhere. The class will explore how the successful maritime industry developed in Seattle, with a focus on Ballard, and where the industry is headed in the next century. The course is taught as a project-based curriculum, where the students combine classroom lessons with real-life examples of problems in a marine industry. The students are introduced to a broad spectrum of career opportunities in maritime fields through guest speakers, field trips, and problem-solving scenarios. Because of the unique design of the course, students will be required to take thorough notes, participate in classroom activities and field trips, and present information orally to prove they have an understanding of the content material.
MARITIME SKILLS
Length/credit: Yearlong course/1.0 Occ. Ed. credit
Prerequisite: 11th grade standing, enrolled in the Maritime Academy and instructor’s permission
This course is the second part of the Maritime-specific courses for the Maritime Academy students. This course centers on skills specific to the maritime trades. This includes: navigation, knot tying and splicing, rigging, wood working, varnish and finish work, painting, fluid power, fire fighting, outboard and marine diesel mechanics, as well as survival, water safety and first aid. The course also relies on a series of guest speakers/instructors and field trips to shipyards, schools, and local businesses. Successful completion of the course requires completing a number of practical tests intended to show a mastery of the skills taught.
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN I/II
Length/Credit: Yearlong course/ .5 credit each semester
Prerequisites: Integrated Math 1A/B or concurrently in Integrated Math 1A/B Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Other: Open to non-Pathway students on space available basis
Introduction to Engineering Design is an introductory course which develops student problem-solving skills, with emphasis placed upon the concept of developing a 3-D model or solid rendering of an object. Students focus on the application of visualization processes and tools provided by modern, state-of-the-art computer hardware, and Inventor software. This modern computer-based process replaces the traditional hand drawing methods. The course will emphasize the design development process of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed, and evaluated using a Computer Aided Design System. Various design applications will be explored with discussion of possible career opportunities
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING I/II
Length/Credit: 1 semester/ .5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design I/II
This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and manufacturing processes helps students learn how engineers and technicians use math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to benefit people. The course includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change.
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING I/II
Length/Credit: Yearlong course/ .5 credit each semester
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design
This course builds upon the solid modeling design skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design. Students will be presented with design problems that require the use of Inventor to develop solutions to the problems. They will evaluate the solutions using mass property analysis (study of the relationship among the design, function, and materials used), make appropriate modifications and use prototyping equipment to produce three-dimensional models of the solutions. Students will be expected to communicate the process and results of their work through oral and written reports.
Length/Credit: Yearlong course/ .5 credit each semester
Prerequisite: Grade 12 standing. A combination of three or four Project Lead the Way classes.
In this course, students will work in teams of two to four to design and construct the solution to an engineering problem, applying the principles developed in the preceding four courses. The problem may be selected from a database of engineering problems, be a recognized national challenge or be an original engineering problem identified by the team and approved by the teacher. The problems will involve a wide range of engineering applications (e.g. a school robo-mascot, automated solar water heater, remote control hover craft). Students will maintain a journal as part of a portfolio of their work. Each team will be responsible for delivering progress reports and making final presentations of their project for an outside review panel. The completed portfolio will be invaluable as students apply to college.
GRAPHIC ARTS I
Length/Credit: 1 semester only – course cannot be repeated/ .5 credit
This basic course in graphic arts introduces students to possible careers in one of the largest industries in this country. Through the use of computers and techniques, students learn to design and produce printed materials by desktop publishing. They learn the fundamentals of graphic design, printing layout, copy setting and paste up, printing techniques, bindery and finishing methods.
METAL I
Length/Credit: 1 semester/. 5 credit
This basic course in Metalworking provides students with the opportunity to examine career clusters and develop skills and interest that could lead to employment or a leisure-time activity. Through the construction of suitable projects, students use shop drawings, layout techniques, the drill press, grinder, band saw, foundry equipment, welding equipment, and various hand tools. Safety in all shop activities is emphasized.
WOOD I
Length/Credit: 1 semester/ .5 credit
This basic course in Woodworking provides students with the opportunity to examine career clusters and develop skills and interest that could lead to employment or a leisure-time activity. Through the construction of suitable projects, students use shop drawings, layout techniques, the drill press, grinder, band saw, table saw joiner, and surface, and various hand tools. Safety in all shop activities is emphasized.
WOOD ADV I
Length/Credit: 1 semester/ .5 credit
Prerequisites: Wood I
This course is designed for the students who have an interest in a career in the forest products industry or those who wish to pursue advanced study in construction. Generally, the area of specialization is an extension of choices made in earlier wood classes. This course is taken as part of a program of advanced work upon approval of the teacher.
Entry Level Course
MEDIA ISSUES AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Length/Credit Semester Long/.5 credit
Prerequisite: none
Take advantage of television before it takes advantage of you! Increase your understanding of media messages as you learn the basic technical and aesthetic elements of film and video production. This entry-level class requires analysis and production of news, commercials, and short films. Each student will develop a digital portfolio with work in a variety of genres. Class projects will be shown at school screenings, televised on cable channels, and entered in film and video festivals.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS TELEVISION
Length/Credit: Yearlong course/ .5 credit each semester
Prerequisite: none
Increase your understanding of media messages as you learn the basic technical and aesthetic elements of film-style and studio television production. This entry-level class requires analysis and production of commercials and short films as well as studio programs such as talk shows, news, and sportscasts. Learn script development, camera, audio, lighting, graphics, directing, technical directing, editing, and on-camera skills. Class projects will be shown on the school’s closed-circuit channel, televised on cable channels, and entered in film and video festivals.
Advanced Level
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS TELEVISION
Length/Credit: Yearlong/ .5 credit each semester
Prerequisite: C or above in Media Issues and TV Production or School Communications TV
Other: Application Required
Increase your video production and analysis skills as you complete a variety of film-style projects in this advanced class. Working in groups, students will demonstrate “industry standard” level competency in the following major categories: film and video aesthetics, project documentation, sound, camera work, lighting, editing and work ethic in addition to written criticism and analysis. Each student will develop a digital portfolio with work in a variety of genres, including advertising, music video, experimental, documentary and short digital films. Productions will be shown at school screenings, televised on cable channels and entered in film and video festivals.
VIDEO PRODUCTION PATHWAY (Digital Film Project Interdisciplinary Project)
MEDIA ISSUES and TELEVISION PRODUCTION