ART METAL 9/10 - ART METAL 11 - ART METAL 12: The primary focus of this course is jewelry making. Students will learn how to safely saw, file, texture and
solder copper, brass, nickel silver and sterling silver, while creating jewelry of their own design. Students will design various pieces of jewelry such as: earrings, rings,
pendants, bracelets, enamelling and beadwork. While manufacturing their designs, students will develop the creative metalworking skills and techniques necessary in
order to finish their projects to a high degree of quality. Students may also have the opportunity to learn various welding techniques in order to create sculptures in metal. Casting, stone setting and increasingly more diffi cult hand fabrication processes are explored at the senior level.

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 11:  This intermediate course further develops the concepts and fundamental skills of WW 9/10 with an accent on intricate joinery, manufacturing jigs, finishing techniques and material selection. The aim of the course is to introduce and implement the design-and-build process involved in the manufacture of more sophisticated and ethically sound wooden artifacts. The major activity will focus on the construction of a home furnishing (loosely defined) that fills a specific need in the student’s life. Design portfolios will be developed by each student with the aid of the teacher. *Note: Students are responsible for acquiring and paying for their own wood and hardware unless donated or recycled materials become available.

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY 12:  This senior course is available for students who wish to pursue a semi-independent study. In consultation with the teacher a project will be designed and constructed to a high degree of profi ciency using advanced machining, joining, laminating and fastening techniques. A design portfolio must be produced prior to commencement of the construction stage. Students are also encouraged to pursue some work in the related areas of wood carving and turning. Students must be capable of working independently, setting achievable goals and regulating their behaviour to accord with a self-directed course of study. *Note: Students are responsible for acquiring and paying for their own wood and hardware unless donated or recycled materials become available.

DRAFTING & DESIGN 9/10: Drafting 9/10 introduces the student to the universal language of graphics, the techniques of both drawing and drafting and the overall design process. Practice with manual drafting techniques will establish a foundationof skills, while computer assisted drafting (CAD) via the drafting program VectorWorks, will reinforce concepts and broaden the students understanding of the discipline. A final design project will allow students to apply their knowledge and skills to a design challenge. This course enables students to develop, understand and interpret drawings used in a wide range of life pursuits.

DRAFTING & DESIGN 11A:  Drafting and Design 11A fulfi ls the Fine Arts requirement necessary for graduation. This intermediate course is designed to further develop mastery of drafting knowledge and skills with an increased emphasis on the design process, and a more comprehensive approach to the use of the drafting program VectorWorks. The more challenging concepts and practices of dimensioning, pattern development, auxiliary views, 3D rendering and architectural drafting will be covered. An architectural drafting challenge will require the student to develop a design package. Students pursuing an interest in engineering, architecture, commercial and/or fashion design, or trade and technologyrelated vocations should take this course.

ELECTRONICS 9/10:  Electronics 9/10 is a course designed to introduce students to the world of electronics. Students will learn basic soldering and bread boarding techniques as well as being introduced to complex circuit design and manipulation. Applied skills developed and learned in this course will transcend to other courses such as Science, Mathematics, Information Technology and other Applied Skills disciplines. Topics will include: Series and Parallel Circuits, Ohms’ Law, Watt’s Law, Integrated Circuitry, and an introduction to both robotics and computer aided circuit design.

ELECTRONICS 11:  Electronics 11 is a course designed to continue students’ introduction to the world of electronics. Students will continue to perfect soldering and read boarding techniques as well as being introduced to complex computer aided circuit design and testing. A major portion of this course will be in the computer lab learning how to program microchips and design circuits that satisfy design challenges. Topics include: Computer design, microchip programming, timing circuits, and robotics.

ELECTRONICS 12: Electronics 12 is a course designed to explore electronics at a highly technical level. Students will continue to perfect their skills in computer design, experimentation and trouble-shooting. The main focus of this course will be robotics and being able to manipulate robots through both manually and remote controls. Students will be expected to handle and work at a more “self-directed” pace. Computer design, programming, infrared technology, proximity detection, and robotic manipulation are topics that will be covered in throughout this course.

DRAFTING & DESIGN 12A (ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING):  This course is intended for students who enjoy designing and drawing building structures intended for human activity or habitation, and are interested in the study of architecture. This project-based course is set on reinforcing and linking the concepts of space and structural design with the application of software and the technology of drafting, in order to develop workable solutions to design problems. As a major design and draw project, the student will be expected to design and draw a “modest home” package using VectorWorks. A full complement of architectural drawings will be produced and displayed by the student. This course is highly recommended for students pursuing a career in architecture, design, drafting, or any of the building trades or technologies.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 9/10: Engineering Technology 9/10 is a course designed to introduce students to various engineering theories and practices. This course will combine both theoretical and practical skills, as students will be faced with numerous design challenges. Applied skills developed and learned in this course will transcend to other courses/subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Science, Chemistry and other Applied Skills disciplines. Lab work will be centered on topics and challenges that may include the design process, aeronautics, aerodynamics, robotics, technology and society, bridge/structure design, machines and material science.