Technology & Engineering
Technology & Engineering Lead Teacher
Mr. Steve Schlegel
Technology & Engineering Education is an integrating discipline that provides students with an opportunity to study the human-made world and to develop technological literacy as part of their fundamental education here at Canandaigua City School District. Through design, build and test activities students model solutions to real world problems and develop an understanding of technology in the past, present and future. Technology & Engineering Education is much more than just knowledge about computers and their application. Our Technology program engages learners in critical thinking as they design and develop products, systems and environment to solve practical problems. When a student leaves our program they will possess a variety of marketable skills for the real world.
Academy Traditional Technology Education
Traditional Technology Education courses are designed to let students develop skills they will use in everyday life. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, critical thinking, quality products, safety, and appropriate work habits for a lab setting.
Please Note:
- Five units of Technology Education can be substituted for the three unit Foreign Language requirement. (Advanced Regents Diploma)
- Introduction to Digital Media can count for ½ unit of the 1.0 requirement for Art/Music.
| Suggested Grade
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Traditional Technology Education Courses
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|---|---|
| 9-12 | Introduction to Digital Media
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| 9-12
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Video Production
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| 9-12
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Graphic Production
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| 9-12
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Introduction to Woodworking
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| 9-12
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Introduction to Metals and Plastics
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| 10-12
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Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
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| 10-12
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Digital Photography (DP)
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| 10-12
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Transportation Systems (TS)
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| 10-12
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Construction Systems |
| 10-12
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Cabinetmaking (Cab)
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| 10-12
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Manufacturing (Man)
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| 10-12
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Robotics
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- Introduction to Woodworking
- Introduction to Metals and Plastics
- 0714 CABINETMAKING
- 0728 MANUFACTURING
- 0724 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
- Construction Systems
- 0716 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN
- 0719 ROBOTICS
- 0722 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA
- 0727 VIDEO PRODUCTION
- 0712 GRAPHIC PRODUCTION
- 0713 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Introduction to Woodworking
Half Year ½ unit Grades 9-12
This is a hands-on course which introduces students to woodworking. Students learn the fundamentals of working with wood. This is accomplished by the building and designing of numerous woodworking activities. This course emphasizes appropriate behavior for a laboratory/ work shop setting, critical thinking and quality of work.
Introduction to Metals and Plastics
Half Year ½ unit Grades 9-12
This is a hands-on, activity-oriented course that explores the areas of metal working, welding and fabricating. Students learn and explore the fundamentals of these areas. This course also completes a mass production style woodworking project. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, critical thinking, quality products, safety, and appropriate work habits for a laboratory/work shop setting.
0714 CABINETMAKING
Full Year 1 unit Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Minimum Grade of 85% in Introduction to Woodworking and be highly recommended by a teacher.
Take the skills learned in Material Processing I (MPI) to the next level. This course focuses on the art of woodworking using both new and traditional woodworking techniques to turn your knowledge of woodworking into a marketable skill. All aspects will be covered from identifying wood, reading drawings, safely operating and maintaining all tools and equipment, and much more. This course is a must have for those who are passionate about woodworking and who have an eye for detail.
0728 MANUFACTURING
Half Year ½ unit Grade 10-12
This is a introductory course in which students study the fundamentals of manufacturing processes. Emphasis will be placed on the essentials that allow manufacturing to function and thrive in the world. Students will engage in class projects in which they will be responsible for mass producing a given part, item, or project. The use of various metal and woodworking tools will turn theory into tangible goods. The use of our CNC machine will be incorporated whenever possible. This course is a must have for those who are hands-on learners and those who enjoy working in a “shop” environment.
0724 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Half Year ½ unit Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Material Processing 1
Transportation of products and people is a vital part of our society. This course utilizes hands on activities and experiments to explore land, space, aviation, and marine forms of transportation. Students will design, plan, build, and test various transportation devices.
Construction Systems
0716 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN
Half Year ½ unit Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Design & Drawing for Production
This course incorporates the latest trends in the drawing and design industry. We will continue to address the concepts and skills of basic drawing acquired in DDP and take them to the next level. 3-D solid modeling software will again be the main drawing tool as students focus almost exclusively on product design activities. Every attempt is made to mimic “real world” design and drafting methods. Students will be capable of completing research, working drawings, color pictorial drawings, and presentation of ideas and design solutions to the class as a group. Students can expect to work on both mechanical and architectural drawings.
0719 ROBOTICS
Full Year 1 unit Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: 1 Unit of Credit in Technology & Engineering
Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra and Geometry
Robotics is directed toward the student who wishes to study hands-on application of math and science through the field of engineering. The goal of the course is to give students the opportunity to build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills, to inspire innovation, and develop self-confidence, communication, and leadership skills. Robotics is a capstone Engineering course, extending learning on concepts and techniques presented in other Technology & Engineering courses. Units of study will include: Budgeting/Funding, Construction (Game Arena), Programming, Graphic Design, Game Strategy/Tactics/Scouting, Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Layout, Robot Construction/Precision Manufacturing. Robotics may be used as a third year of math or science with counselor approval.
0722 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA
Half Year ½ unit Art or Technology Grades 9-12
Introduction to Digital Media is the foundation course and prerequisite for all of our Digital Media courses. Throughout the course students will be immersed in Adobe Creative Cloud products and learn the fundamentals of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Acrobat, and Lightroom. Using these programs, students learn the basics of photo editing, vector graphics, document layout, typography, animation, and video editing. Students will engage in project based assignments that reinforce the tools and processes associated with the design software. This course will fulfill ½ of the 1.0 Art/Music graduation requirement.
0727 VIDEO PRODUCTION
Half Year ½ unit Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)
Video Production will utilize the latest video recording equipment and editing software to meet today's societal trends. Throughout this course students will learn and apply current cinematography concepts and practices. Sample student projects during the year include high speed recording, movie trailer, Documentary, Current Social Media Video/Challenge, PSA, music parody, news cast. Recording is done with DSLR, HD, and GoPro cameras and accessories. Students will use the industry standard Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software.
0712 GRAPHIC PRODUCTION
Half Year ½ unit Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)
Graphic Production will utilize the latest graphic design programs as well as the skills learned in the Introduction to Digital Media Course to create tangible products. State of the art equipment will be used to produce items that are relevant to the current practices in industry. Students will apply practices using a Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) vinyl cutter, a 4 station color t-shirt screen printing press, and photo heat transfer images.
0713 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Half Year ½ unit Grades 10-12
Possible 3 college credits through FLCC (Cost: $15)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)
Students will learn the power of digital photography and how to improve images using computer software. Digital cameras can perform all the creative techniques that used to be accomplished with film cameras. Units cover a wide variety of topics from photographing people to shooting products for advertising. A strong emphasis is placed on composition, encouraging awareness of the power of visual communication.
Academy Digital Media
The Business, Technology, and Visual Arts departments collaborate to offer a coherent Digital Media strand of courses. Each course will build from skills developed in the Introduction to Digital Media course.
0712 GRAPHIC PRODUCTION
Half Year ½ unit Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)
Graphic Production will utilize the latest graphic design programs as well as the skills learned in the Introduction to Digital Media Course to create tangible products. State of the art equipment will be used to produce items that are relevant to the current practices in industry. Students will apply practices using a Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) vinyl cutter, a 4 station color t-shirt screen printing press, and photo heat transfer images.
0713 Gemini - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Half Year ½ unit Grades 10-12
(Fulfills ½ Art/Music Credit)
Possible 3 college credits through FLCC (Cost: $15)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)
Students will learn the power of digital photography and how to improve images using computer software. Digital cameras can perform all the creative techniques that used to be accomplished with film cameras. Units cover a wide variety of topics from photographing people to shooting products for advertising. A strong emphasis is placed on composition, encouraging awareness of the power of visual communication.
0721 INTRODUCTION TO WEB PAGE DESIGN
Half Year ½ unit Grades 10-12
Possible 3 college credits through FLCC (Cost: $15)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)
Students will plan and produce a business website. Students will develop, implement, and maintain a website using html markup language and website design software. Students will also discover how to enhance their websites with digital imaging in Adobe Photoshop. The class will stress the elements of design as they apply to web pages and develop their artistic expression through self and peer critiques.
0722 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA
Half Year ½ unit Art or Technology Grades 9-12
Introduction to Digital Media is the foundation course and prerequisite for all of our Digital Media courses. Throughout the course students will be immersed in Adobe Creative Cloud products and learn the fundamentals of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Acrobat, and Lightroom. Using these programs, students learn the basics of photo editing, vector graphics, document layout, typography, animation, and video editing. Students will engage in project based assignments that reinforce the tools and processes associated with the design software. This course will fulfill ½ of the 1.0 Art/Music graduation requirement.
0730 COMPUTER ART
Half Year ½ Art unit Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)
This course will reinforce and enhance Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills learned in Introduction to Digital Media. The student will be given design problem assignments that offer an opportunity to explore the features of the software in an aesthetic manner. Various art movements and elements and principles of design will be explored and applied to the production of original student art using both the computer and fine art techniques. Student will also begin to explore the commercial side of computer graphics as a lead into the next course in the sequence, Graphic Design.
0727 VIDEO PRODUCTION
Half Year ½ unit Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)
Video Production will utilize the latest video recording equipment and editing software to meet today's societal trends. Throughout this course students will learn and apply current cinematography concepts and practices. Sample student projects during the year include high speed recording, movie trailer, Documentary, Current Social Media Video/Challenge, PSA, music parody, news cast. Recording is done with DSLR, HD, and GoPro cameras and accessories. Students will use the industry standard Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software.
0818 GRAPHIC DESIGN
Half Year ½ Art unit Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media or Computer Art
Students will learn how commercial art and graphic design impacts life outside of the classroom setting and will gain knowledge of the possible career paths associated with this genre. They will utilize specific computer graphics arts programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create layout designs by manipulating text and images while incorporating the elements and principles of design. Students will focus on completing real-world design problems, in print-based applications, such as editorial designs, magazine layouts, product design, and informational design.
Assistant to Mr. Steve Schlegel, Cashew (Therapy Dog).
What is Project Lead the Way?
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes pre-engineering course for middle school and high school students, to address the workforce shortage for engineers. This program has expanded to more than 1251 schools in 44 states since 1997. The PLTW curriculum is a four-year, flexible sequence of pre-engineering course that, when combined with college preparatory mathematics and science course in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college.
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Courses
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with traditional mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering prior to entering college. However, even those not intending to pursue further formal education will benefit greatly from the knowledge and logical thought processes that result from taking some or all of the courses provided in the curriculum. * College credit is offered through Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.)
- Design & Drawing for Production may be substituted for the Art/Music requirement for any high school student.
- World of Technology and Principles of Engineering may be used to fulfill the third year math or science requirement. Please see counselor for required paperwork prior to start of class.
| Suggested Grade | PLTW Pre-Engineering Sequence |
|---|---|
| 9 | Design & Drawing for Production* (DDP) |
| 10 | Principles of Engineering* (POE) |
| 11 or 12 | Civil Engineering and Architecture* (CEA) and/or Digital Electronics* (DE) and/or Computer Integrated Manufacturing* (CIM) |
| 12 | Engineering Design and Development (EDD) |
- 0735 Design & Drawing for Production (PLTW)
- 0734 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PLTW)
- 0720 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (PLTW)
- 0715 CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (PLTW)
- 0718 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (PLTW)
- 0710 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (PLTW)
0735 Design & Drawing for Production (PLTW)
Full Year 1 unit Grades 9-12
Possible: 3 credits from R.I.T.Cost: Approximately $225
This course is the starting point for all drafting students. By working through a variety of technical drawing problems and product design activities, students will master the output of 2-D drawings while creating 3-D solid models on the computer. Students will leave this class with a basic understanding of the manufactured world and the important communication role that designers and drafters have. Students use powerful computer hardware and software (Inventor) to develop 3-D models or solid renderings of objects. Students will complete hands on activities such as; underwater submersibles and mini robots. This course is a must for anyone interested in engineering, design, manufacturing or other technical careers. DDP may be used for one unit of credit in Visual Arts or Technology Education and fulfills the Art/Music graduation requirement.
0734 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PLTW)
Full Year 1 unit Grades 10-12
Possible: 3 credits from R.I.T.Cost: Approximately $225
This is a course that 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 also includes concerns about social and political consequences of technological change. PLTW courses emphasize math and require a solid math background. Students will complete hands on activities such as; balsa wood bridges, catapults, machining on a metal lathe, and much more. Principles of Engineering may be used as a third year of math or science with counselor approval.
0720 COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (PLTW)
Full Year 1 unit Grades 11-12
Possible: 3 credits from R.I.T.Prerequisite: DDP and POE
Cost: Approximately $225
Throughout this course, students will find themselves immersed in a real world setting that applies principles of robotics and automation. Students will expand their skills of solid modeling using Autodesk Inventor to program Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment. This equipment will then produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing and design analysis are included.
0715 CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (PLTW)
Full Year 1 unit Grades 11-12
Possible: 3 credits from R.I.T.Cost: Approximately $225
This course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and interdependence of both fields. Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. This course covers topics such as:
In addition, the student will use Rivet, a state of the art 3D design software package used to design solutions to course projects. Working in teams, the student will learn about documenting a project, solving problems, and communicating solutions to other students and members of the professional community of civil engineers and architects.
0718 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (PLTW)
Full Year 1 unit Grades 11-12
Possible: 3 credits from R.I.T.Cost: Approximately $225
The world is going digital! Most modern electronic devices use integrated circuits to control their operation. People skilled in the design, manufacture and troubleshooting of integrated circuits are in high demand in the marketplace. Digital Electronics is a hands-on activity based course that will focus on the design and building of digital electronic circuits. Students will learn the theory behind TTL logic, Integrated Circuit design, and circuit fabrication. Multisim software will be used to simulate student designs before they are built.
0710 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (PLTW)
Full Year 1 unit Grade 12
Prerequisite: 2 units of PLTW credit
This is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the three foundation courses. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report, and defend their solutions to a panel of reviewers at the end of the school year.