CD Tech-Ed

This is an introductory digital photography course that utilizes digital editing programs found in the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop. Students will explore art using digital still cameras to produce original photographically based artwork through units of refining photographs through camera settings, photographic genres, and presentation/portfolio. This course requires a basic knowledge of computer skills and access to a digital camera. This course is available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only.

This course is designed to introduce students to the Central Dauphin School District’s multimedia program. Students are given a glimpse into the variety of courses offered at the high school in the areas of digital graphics, promotional graphics, games design and animation, and TV studio. Graphic design, advertising, video, and animation will be covered. This half-year course will help students decide which future classes will help them reach their career and personal goals.

Digital graphics play a key role in the appearance of almost all print and on-screen designs. In this course, students will learn about packaging design, digital graphics, animation, information design, interactive media, and applying Adobe software. This project based course will challenge students with creative thinking and real-world problem solving activities.

The average American is exposed to 300 - 700 advertisements per day. Promotional graphics are everywhere, and our world needs creative individuals to design, develop, create, and evaluate these advertisements. In this course, students will learn about advertising, graphics, print and digital media, animation, brand identity design, and applying Adobe software. This project-based course will challenge students with creative thinking and real-world problem-solving activities. This course is available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only.

RECOMMENDED: Completion of one of the following classes: 56119, 56129, or 56159

Each day millions of people watch videos on their televisions, computer screens, or phones. Audio and video technologies have become an integral part of our daily life. In this course, students will learn about audio and video productions, promotional media design, digital media, and digital storytelling. This project-based course will challenge students with creative thinking and real-world problem-solving activities. This course is available to Juniors, and Seniors only

PREREQUISITE: Video Production I

Students enrolled in TV Studio 2 will be challenged with various communication and problem-solving activities, independent studies and special projects for the school and community. Students will communicate daily news by creating audio and video productions, special features, graphics, and web content. Students will work throughout the year, continuously solving one digital media problem after another. TV Studio crew members must be able to attend various after school events. This course is available to Seniors only.

This course is designed to introduce ninth grade students to the Central Dauphin School District’s Technology Education program. Students are given a glimpse into the variety of courses offered at the high school in the areas of engineering, technical and digital design, animation, architecture, robotics, and manufacturing. Technological evolution, digital design, material fabrication, and engineering problem solving concepts will be covered. This course will help students decide which future classes will help them reach their career and personal goals.

This course will inform the college bound engineering major of the industrial and technical methods and procedures used in engineering today. A study of the basic knowledge of math, science, drafting, and engineering fields will be explored on a fundamental level. This course is designed to provide an overview of all engineering fields that are available to the prospective student. Students will participate in hands-on problem-solving activities to demonstrate their engineering skills. Students may be required to pay for some of their materials for their projects. This course is available to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors only.

This course is a continuation of Engineering I. Students will expand their problem-solving skill set by completing an array of challenging tasks. Students will create products as they learn to apply principles of design. Manufacturing technology, materials technology, electronics, and transportation technology will be covered. Engineering and technical careers will be discussed. Students may be required to pay for some of the materials for their projects. This course is available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only.

PREREQUISITE: Engineering and Design OR Product Design and Manufacturing

This course is a continuation of Engineering II with an increased emphasis on independent design, research, and problem solving. S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education topics such as transportation, power generation, electricity, electronics, materials fabrication, architectural design, mechanical design, and other technologies may be explored. Individual study via independently developed research topics will lead to in-depth problem-solving skills in specialized areas. Students must purchase all materials needed to complete projects associated with this course. This course is available to Juniors and Seniors only.

Everything that we build, or manufacture requires accurate and precise technical drawings. In this course, students will design, sketch, and make technical drawings, illustrations, models, or prototypes of real-world design problems using the professional Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) programs. In addition, students will explore traditional and contemporary trends in architecture. This course is especially recommended for future engineering, construction, and architecture students. This course is available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only.

Robotics and automation are changing the way we live and work. Traditional robots, 3D printers, laser engravers, and self-driving cars are all examples of computer robotic control devices. Students will learn how industry is adopting 3D computer modeling and robotics to test and develop new products. Participants will create the designs they envision on 3D printers and other CNC machines in class. Robotic systems will be examined by developing programs and constructing robotic models to solve various challenges. This class is developed for students planning to enter a technical or engineering career or those that just like computers and have an interest in ‘How do they do it?” This course is available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only.

Drones represent cutting edge technology that has become a major factor in a large variety of global industries. This class teaches students the skills and knowledge to maintain, operate and successfully utilize the power of drone technology and the theory of flight. Participation in this course will also prepare students to take the FAA Par 107 UAS Certification, Remote Airman’s Certificate that is required for commercial use (certification is optional and not provided with the course). This course is available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only.

Creating computer games can often be more enjoyable and challenging than actually playing the games. Game Design and 3D Animation will teach participants how ideas, market analysis, technology, and artwork come together to make the games seen on the web and in stores. Complex games can be built with or without computer programming skills. Students will also learn how 3D modeling and animation are used in games, movies, and advertisements. Multi-media portfolios displaying student work will be developed that could be used to showcase the learning experience for future college or employment placement. This class is designed for students considering careers in the electronic arts, technology, or the computer sciences. This course is available to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors only.

Technology Education is a body of knowledge that is separate from, yet related to, the sciences. It has its own specific content, curriculum, and certification requirements. Technology Education involves the application of tools, materials, processes, and systems by humans to solve problems and provide benefits to society.

The study of technology requires students to design, create, use, evaluate, and modify technological systems in order to solve problems. Through this problem-solving process, students are given the unique opportunity to apply numerous academic concepts through practical, hands-on experiences.