Digital Communications I teaches how to design and develop innovative media solutions to communication problems. This course introduces a wide variety of digital media skills such as graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia presentation, computer technology, digital imaging, visual layout and design, video technology, audio technology, animation, and advertising. Students explore the fundamental elements of design, multimedia, and communication, and learn how to use the appropriate media to solve communication problems. This project based course uses problem solving activities to teach technological concepts.

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Digital Communications Two

Digital Communications II further develops the design, digital media, and communications skills acquired in Digital Communications I. Students apply these skills to create advanced graphic designs, multimedia presentations, and interactive designs. Students design, build, and test projects that communicate messages using the best media for a given audience or situation. Students will be challenged with problem solving activities, independent studies, and various special projects for the school and community.

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TV Studio and Productions

Television Studio and Production uses various forms of mass communication. As Television Studio Staff Members, students in this class utilize graphics, videos, animations, audio and web technologies to communicate school news via a live newscast every day. They design, build, and test projects that communicate school news using the best media for a given audience or situation. All Staff Members must be available in the TV Studio daily by 7:20am to prepare for the morning news, and must be able to attend various after school events. This class is available for Seniors only.

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This course is designed to be an introductory course into the Central Dauphin School District Technology Education program. It is designed to give students a glimpse into the different areas of technology – engineering, manufacturing, digital communications, and drafting - that are offered at the high school level. Basic graphic layout, sketching, manufacturing techniques, and design fundamentals will be covered. Students may be required to pay for some of their materials for their projects. This is a half-year course. This course is limited to students in grade 9.

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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 limited to students in grades 10-12.

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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 limited to students in grades 11-12.

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This course is a continuation of Engineering II with an increased emphasis on selecting, designing, and constructing furniture using advanced construction techniques. Students will continue to refine their manufacturing skills by choosing an independent study project that they will complete throughout the year. The major percentage of class time will be spent on project construction; however, special instruction and demonstrations will be given on machine setups, special operations, routing techniques, and mass production/duplication activities. Students must purchase all materials needed to complete their projects. This course is limited to students in grade 12.

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Technical Drawing, a basic course in drafting and Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) drawing, is intended for college and trade bound students, as well as others who have an interest in technical fields. Students will learn how to conceive, develop and communicate ideas by using precise drafting techniques. Technical sketching, sectioning, multi-view drawing and pictorial drawing will be taught. Emphasis will be placed on instrument usage, geometric construction, drawing neatness and accuracy. Technical drawing is a communication system and is considered to be a basic form of literacy. Assignments will be completed through table drawings as well as CADD applications.

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How does industry develop and test new products? How do we use computers to control machines and other devices? 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?‖ Topics covered include a brief history of automation, careers in automation, portfolio development, 3D computer modeling, computer simulation, computer controlled manufacturing, robotics and presentations. Juniors and Seniors only.

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The Architectural Drawing course revolves around the planning, designing and drawing of a ranch style house. Traditional and contemporary trends in architecture will be explored with emphasis on efficient and maintenance-free home design. Instructional units will include history of architecture, design considerations, wall sections, plans, elevations, structural calculations, renderings, modeling and civil planning. Students will also have the opportunity to develop 3D animations of their homes. This class is designed for students with an interest in architecture or the building trades. Juniors and Seniors only.

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PREREQUISITE: Must have completed 2 of the following classes: 56418, 56426, 56508, 56706 This course is available to upper level design students who are interested in pursuing advanced Computer-aided Drafting and Design applications in the areas of mechanical or architectural drawing, animation, or automation. Independent projects in 3D design will be the emphasis of this class. Concepts in engineering design and professional presentations will be explored. Seniors only.

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Computer animation can be seen everywhere. It is used on the web, in movies, architecture, mechanical design, advertising, historical re-creations and computer games. This class will cover a brief history of animation, project planning, 2D and 3D animation techniques, real-time animation along with 2D and 3D game development. Students will create multi-media portfolios displaying their work. This class is designed for students considering careers in the electronic arts, technology or the computer sciences. Juniors and Seniors only.

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