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Fine & Applied Arts

Metals and Machining Fabrication

Credits:
5
Meeting Time

Semester 2: 12:45 - 2:15

Course Description

Metal Fabrication and Machining provides the knowledge, skills, and certifications required for equal employment opportunities in the metal production industry. This course is designed to teach students industry skills applicable to welding, sheet metal, and machining occupations. Technical Concepts and skills in this course include: shielded and gas metal arc welding, hand and power tools common in metal manufacturing, machine tool operation including automated welding machines, lathe and mill machine processes, metallurgy, and sheet metal processes.

Graduation Requirement

ProStart 1

Credits:
10
Course Description

Students will acquire college-level knowledge and business skills in the rapidly growing industry of hospitality management. Interpersonal skills  management skills  use of technology  customer service  and fundamentals of professional food preparation will be covered. Interaction with business people from the community and field trips are emphasized. This course will benefit students interested in management careers in food service and the hotel/motel industry  as well as other businesses. Students will be encouraged to explore a wide variety of careers through Work-Based Learning.

Graduation Requirement

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (Graphic Design)

Credits:
5
Course Description

This course oncentrates on the high-end capabilities of Adobe Photoshop as an illustration, design and photo retouching tool. Students explore a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to photos, graphics and videos. Course competencies and outline follow those set out by the Adobe Certified Associate exam in Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop.

Graduation Requirement
Pathway

ProStart 2

Credits:
10
Course Description

Students will continue to be trained for employment in restaurants and hospitality. The basic skills taught in ProStart I will be reviewed and additional skills such as customer relations, accounting procedures, and more advanced food preparation skills will be taught.  This course will train you in food preparation techniques as well as hotel/motel management skills. You will take exciting field trips and hear from guest speakers in the industry.

Graduation Requirement

MobileMakers Studio (Coding)

Credits:
10
Course Description

For students who have completed the full year MobileMakersEdu course, MobileMakersStudios provides an experience to advance their Swift programming skills and iOS design skills. Using client management and development team methods from the industry, they investigate a client need to develop a mobile app solution. Geared towards grades 10-12, students leave the course internship ready.

Graduation Requirement

UAS Flight Concepts & Training

Credits:
5
Course Description

Introduces and develops flight control and piloting techniques for common Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platforms. Students learn and demonstrate maneuvers, procedures, and best practices for safe UAS operation on fixed wing and rotary wing systems. Develops the skills and knowledge required to be a pilot of a UAS in the National Airspace System. Students who are new to aviation will develop functional knowledge in the areas of pilot-in-command responsibilities, aerodynamic principles, aviation meteorology, and the flight environment.

 

Graduation Requirement
Pathway

Print Media (Graphic Design)

Credits:
5
Course Description

Students demonstrate their understanding of a variety of programs and occupations in print media using digital tools that are widely available in professional publication work. Focus is on producing content for reader-oriented publications. Instruction will be paired with hands-on lab experiences in community reporting, both verbal and visual.  

Graduation Requirement
Pathway

Construction Systems

Credits:
10
Course Description

Students in this class will learn about various facets of construction in both a classroom and hands-on setting. This program of study is intended to prepare students for careers in construction by developing an understanding of the different phases of a construction project from start to finish. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the earlier phases of building construction, including site layout, foundation systems, framing systems, and electrical systems.

Graduation Requirement
Pathway

Construction Technology (Design Build)

Credits:
5
Course Description

This is the foundation course to basic residential construction. Students will demonstrate competencies that are nationally recognized by the construction industry. Students will learn and practice structural framing of floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs. This course also includes the use of basic construction tools and machinery, applied math, and an introduction to blueprint reading. This course teaches students industry safety including the use of all machines and  tools.

Graduation Requirement
Pathway
PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.