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About CTE and Course Offerings
- Mission
- Vision
- Core Beliefs
- Administration
- Dual Enrollment
- Business and Information Technology
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Industrial Technology
Mission
Vision
Core Beliefs
CTE Department Core Beliefs
All students will learn:
- to solve real-world and career-related problems.
- application of current and emerging technologies
- critical and creative thinking skills to address problems in diverse family, community, and work environment
- workplace skills that includes soft skills, safe and healthy work environment, demonstrating work ethics and behavior, problem solving and critical thinking, career exploration
Administration
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment
- Dual Enrollment Public Transport Route East Campus
- Dual Enrollment Public Transport Route West Campus
Dual Credit
Dual Credit Staff References
Business and Information Technology
Business and Information Technology Courses
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- Accounting/Financial Accounting
- Accounting III
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science A
- Computer Programming and Gaming
- Digital Literacy and Fundamentals
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Tech Service Internship
- Web Page Design
Accounting/Financial Accounting
Accounting/Financial Accounting
Career and Technical Education Course
Accounting I
Course Description
This course will provide you with a solid foundation to study accounting in college and also provide you with the skills needed for entry-level jobs such as bookkeeper, bank teller, and payroll clerk. Students will analyze business transactions, prepare financial documents, and analyze information for a small, service company. Online programs and software is used to provide students with real-world accounting experiences.
Offered: Semester Course.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take the ACCOUNTING 1 (FALL), you must also take Financial Accounting (SPRING)
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take B30R0S - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Financial Accounting
Course Description
Students will be introduced to the accounting cycle, the principles used to determine the value of assets, liabilities and owner’s/stockholder equity, and how to prepare financial statements. Students will analyze and interpret financial accounting data to make informed business decisions. This will include real company data and examples, corporate social responsibility situations, analyzing financial problems and writing solutions and recommendations. Students will gain a solid foundation for future study in accounting and provide them with the career and technical skills necessary for continuing college education. Students will practice the critical thinking skills required in degree programs. Finally, as students complete their studies in Financial Accounting they can earn three hours of college credit through the dual credit program.
Offered: Semester Course.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Accounting 1
COREQUISITES: If you take the Financial Accounting (SPRING), you must also take ACCOUNTING 1 (FALL)
FEES: None
CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Accounting 1
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take B30R0F - ACCOUNTING 1
Accounting III
Accounting III
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
Accounting III is a course that builds upon the foundation established in Accounting I. This course is planned to help students to develop deeper knowledge of the principles of accounting with more emphasis being placed on financial statements and accounting records. It is a study of previously learned principles as they apply to the more complicated types of business organizations: partnerships, corporations, branches, etc. The students may become familiar with such specialized fields of accounting as cost accounting, tax accounting, payroll accounting, and others. Some students may choose to do specialized accounting computer applications, and others may elect payroll clerk, data processing computer applications. Simulated business conditions may be provided through the use of practice sets. Skills are developed in the entry, retrieval, and statistical analysis of business data using computers for accounting business applications.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: ACCOUNTING I/Financial Accounting
COREQUISITES: If you take the ACCOUNTING III (FALL), you must also take ACCOUNTING III (SPRING)
FEES: None
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science Principles
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
Offered: Year Long Course. This course follows the Advanced Placement curriculum issued by the College Board. AP Computer Science emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science. This course utilizes Java and C++ to develop and run a variety of programs. It also includes the study of data structures and abstraction.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
COREQUISITES: If you take the AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (FALL), you must also take AP COMPUTER SCIENCE (SPRING)
FEES: TBD
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 10-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take B46R0S - AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science A
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-orientated programming and design using the Java programming language.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: INTEGRATED MATH 1 OR EQUIVALENT
COREQUISITES: NONE
Computer Programming and Gaming
Computer Programming/Gaming
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
Semester Course. In Computer Programming, students will learn the basics of Java in an interactive development gaming environment. Java is an object oriented language and students will use this to create interactive computer games. Students will develop knowledge in designing, writing, testing, and running programs for computer games in a collaborative, student-centered environment. After creating their own games, students will compete in game tournaments with the games they developed. They will also work collaboratively with each other to develop fun, creative games by using Greenfoot, a game development platform. This class has no pre-requisite, is an elective available for all grades, and one semester course.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Digital Literacy and Fundamentals
Digital Literacy and Fundamentals
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
This course prepares students to use technology in a proficient and responsible manner in school, in the workforce and in everyday life. Students will learn skills for working in an Internet or networked environment, with an opportunity to seek industry-recognized digital literacy certifications. Students will create authentic work through the use of photo-and video, basic computer programming, Microsoft Office Suites, web design, web 2.0 tools and social media. In the end, students will have developed knowledge, values, and a wide array of critical thinking, communication and information management skills for the digital age. (1 Semester)
Semester Course: .5 Credits - Dual Credit with Morton College May Apply.
Offered: 9th-12th Graders
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
Students learn the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create and manage their own business. Emphasis is placed on: characteristics, marketing, economics, managing resources, and finances. Additional skills developed include: creativity, initiative, problem solving, flexibility and adaptability. Students will develop written components of a business plan, work in cooperative learning teams and individually, research current business news, make oral presentations, and role-play business situations. This course will allow students to communicate effectively in the workplace, learn to work independently to plan, construct, and problem-solve a variety of business situations, and use technology to create professional documents.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Marketing
Marketing
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
Semester Course; Students will be exposed to Marketing through four main areas–Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. The four areas will be covered through a variety of ways–case studies, real-world experience, and applied marketing activities. Students will also come to recognize the potential job opportunities available in marketing as they gain an understanding of how products reach the consumer through the aid of marketing.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Tech Service Internship
Tech Service Internship
Career and Technical Education Course
Tech Service Internship I
Course Description
Offered: Semester Course. The Tech Service Internship (TSI) class directly supports students, teachers and administrators through the 1:1 program in the district. Students in TSI get experience working in a real life, tech support environment, rotating through four stations, each station providing students the ability to develop and maintain necessary 21st Century workplace skills. Students also work to earn certifications in a variety of programs, including Microsoft and A+, ensuring that students will better their future, regardless if they pursue a career in technology or not. In this class, students will not only learn how to troubleshoot and fix technological devices, but they will learn how to be competitive professionals in a demanding and ever-changing workforce. It is preferred that students enrolled in this course take the summer boot camp.
Credit: 0.5
Type: Honors
Grade: 9-12
Tech Service Internship 2
Course Descriptions
Offered: Semester Course. The Tech Service Internship (TSI) class directly supports students, teachers and administrators through the 1:1 program in the district. Students in TSI get experience working in a real life, tech support environment, rotating through four stations, each station providing students the ability to develop and maintain necessary 21st Century workplace skills. Students also work to earn certifications in a variety of programs, including Microsoft and A+, ensuring that students will better their future, regardless if they pursue a career in technology or not. In this class, students will not only learn how to troubleshoot and fix technological devices, but they will learn how to be competitive professionals in a demanding and ever-changing workforce. It is preferred that students enrolled in this course take the summer boot camp.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Credit: 0.5
Type: Honors
Grade: 9-12
Web Page Design
Web Page Design
Career and Technical Education Course
Web Page Design I
Course Description
Web Page Design I is an entry skill-level course designed to prepare students to plan, design, create and maintain web pages and sites. Students will learn the essentials of web page design using HTML and CSS coding and text editors. Students will work in a project-based environment to create interactive websites. Students will learn to create pages, add hyperlinks, make tables and frames, create forms, integrate images, and set styles. Students will use interactive menus and buttons, and visually appealing backgrounds. Students will use hardware and software to capture, edit, create, and compress audio and video clips. After learning html coding, students use Dreamweaver, which is computer software for designing and maintaining web sites. The students will learn multi-media skills to combine Flash and Dreamweaver to make engaging and integrated web sites.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None.
Credit: 1.0
Type: Regular
Grade: 10-12
Web Page Design II
Course Description
Web Page Design II is a skill-level course for students who have completed Web Page Design I. Instruction will include using multimedia authoring applications and programming tools such as JavaScript to create a web site that combines text, hyperlinks, images, video, and sound. Instruction will include using hardware and software to capture, edit, create, and compress audio and video clips as well as create animated text, graphics, and images. Other topics will include using tables to align images with text, creating newspaper-style columns, and inserting side menus and call-outs. Students will learn how to use templates, cascading style sheets and interactive elements to enhance web pages. Students will learn to create dynamic forms that include 168 multiple-choice questions, comment boxes, and buttons. Students will learn how to connect to a database and retrieve and write data. Students are encouraged to develop a portfolio project that demonstrates their expertise in areas such as multimedia authoring, web development, audio and video editing, and advanced JavaScript applications to create interactive web pages.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Web Page Design I
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
Web Page Design III
Course Description
Web Page Design III courses teach students how to design web sites by introducing them to and refining their knowledge of site planning, page layout, graphic design, and the use of markup languages-such as Extensible Hypertext Markup, JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and Document Object Model-to develop and maintain a web page. These courses may also cover security and privacy issues, copyright infringement, trademarks, and other legal issues relating to the use of the Internet. Advanced topics may include the use of forms and scripts for database access, transfer methods, and networking fundamentals.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Web Page Design I,II
CREDIT:1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 12
Course Description Visuals
Business and Information Technology Course Videos
Morton District 201 provides current video representation of its courses offered so current and prospective students can view what a normal class day is like in their selected courses.
Tech Service Internship
Accounting
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences Courses
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Child Development
Child Development
Career and Technical Education
Child Development I
Course Descriptions
Foundation course explores theory and principles of child growth and development from prenatal through eight years old. In-depth study of cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional and aesthetic development is explored in light of the theories of early childhood development, with emphasis on implications for early childhood professional practice. Students will explore observational techniques and assessment practices that facilitate understanding of child development. Through supervised observations and experiences, in a childcare facility, the relationship between careful observation, communication and children’s interactions is documented. This course focuses on issues related to nutrition, health and safety of the individual child and children in group settings. The principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating a developmentally appropriate curricula are studied.
Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None.
Child Development II
Course Description
This course provides overview of early childhood care and education, including historical perspectives, organization, structure programming and basic values in Early Childhood Education. Professional practices of early childhood educators are outlined with an emphasis on their ability to enhance personal skills of children at these ages and stages of development. The principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating a developmentally appropriate curricula are studied. Topics covered include schedules, projects, and theme developments, integrating activities across the curriculum, setting up learning centers, activity development in curricular areas of language arts, art, science, motor, math, music, and dramatic play.
Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Child Development I receiving a C or better in the course.
Child Development III
Course Description
This course involves an examination of current early childhood administrative practices and procedures. The principles of planning, implementing, and evaluating a developmentally appropriate curricula are studied. Students examine the management process of planning, staffing, record keeping, budgeting, and purchasing and monitoring for quality. Formation of policy statements, philosophy, programming, planning, evaluation and working with parents is included. Students become familiar with state licensing standards, accreditation, community resources and professional organizations.
Year Course;
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Child Development I,II and receiving a C or better in four courses.
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Career and Technical Education Course
Culinary Arts I
Course Description
This course provides terminology, culinary math, and practical experiences needed for the development of culinary competencies and workplace skills. Safety and sanitation instruction and classroom application will prepare students for an industry recognized sanitation exam. Classroom experiences will develop skills to work in the front of the house, back of the house, and work stations. Additional content may include: event planning, customer service and relations, food service styles, baking and pastry arts, hors d’oeuveres, and breakfast cookery. Students will be provided opportunity training experiences on commercial equipment.
Offered: Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-11
PREREQUISITE: None.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-11
Culinary Arts II
Course Description
The course teaches high school students the management and culinary skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. ProStart Program curriculum is taught to unite the classroom and industry together to develop talent for the future’s restaurant and foodservice industry. Students demonstrate cooking techniques through cooking labs.
Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts I.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
Culinary Arts III
Course Description
This is the second yearlong sequence course for Culinary Arts of the ProStart Program. Students gain a deeper knowledge of culinary skills needed for a successful career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Students demonstrate cooking techniques through cooking labs. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.
Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts I and II.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
Culinary Arts IV
Course Description
This year long course course is intended for students pursuing hospitality related careers and applying for Culinary classes at the college level. In this yearlong class students rotate through the various functions needed to operate the student restaurant, including menu planning and costing. Students will be responsible for quantity food preparation for a variety of public and private events. They will apply culinary knowledge such as knife skills, cooking methods, and baking and pastry skills as they cook, plate and serve gourmet meals in this fast paced, real world work environment. Students apply National Restaurant Association (ServSafe) sanitation practices as they learn to use commercial restaurant equipment. Students will also have the opportunity to plan for and manage one or more events in the restaurant. Students also have the opportunity to work towards the ProStart National Certificate of Achievement through the National Restaurant Association. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-life experience opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime. Multiple scholarships are offered through the NRAEF and ProStart competitions.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Culinary Arts I and II,III.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 12
Parenting
Parenting
Career and Technical Education
Course Descriptions
Parenting introduces students to the impact of parenthood by studying the roles and responsibilities involved. Emphasis is placed on learning experiences which provide knowledge and understanding of the principles of human growth and development and preparation for parenthood. Special attention is directed to parenting skills needed to guide and encourage a child’s development. Current issues of concern to parents are studied. This course is designed to help students think through the relationships, satisfaction and stress (or crisis) of parenthood.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Course Description Visuals
Family and Consumer Sciences Course Videos
Morton District 201 provides current video representation of its courses offered so current and prospective students can view what a normal class day is like in their selected courses.
Parenting
Child Development
Industrial Technology
Industrial Technology Courses
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- Automotive
- Beginning Welding (West Campus Only)
- Welding Technology I (West Campus Only)
- Carpentry (East Campus Only)
- CIM - Computer Integrated Manufacturing West Campus
- EDD- Engineering Design and Development East Campus
- Graphic Arts
- Introduction to Engineering
- Principles of Engineering
Automotive
Automotive
Career and Technical Education Course
Auto Mechanics I
Course Description
Beginning Automotive Service course emphasizes preventative auto maintenance and automobile troubleshooting. Course content typically includes tune-up, oil change, and lubrication skills; tire replacement, alignment, and balancing; and basic knowledge of brake, cooling, electrical, emission, fuel, ignition, steering, suspension, and transmission systems.
Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
PREREQUISITE: None
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
Auto Mechanics II
Course Description
This course introduces students to the basic skills needed to inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels. Instructional units include engine performance, automotive electrical system, integrated computer systems, lubrication, exhaust and emission control, steering and suspension, fuel systems, cooling system, braking, and power train.
Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
PREREQUISITE: Automotive I
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
Auto Mechanics III
Course Description
This course is a continuation of and builds on the skills and concepts introduced in Automotive II. This course includes instructional units in alternative fuel systems, computerized diagnostics, new vehicle servicing, automotive heating and air conditioning, transmissions, testing and diagnostics, drive tran and overall automobile performance.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Automotive II
Beginning Welding (West Campus Only)
Beginning Welding
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
Beginning Welding course enables students to gain knowledge of the properties, uses, and applications of various metals, skills in various processes used to join and cut metals (such as oxyacetylene, shielded metal, metal inert gas, and tungsten arc processes), and experience in identifying, selecting, and rating appropriate techniques. Welding courses often include instruction in interpreting blueprints or other types of specifications.
Year Course
Dual Credit: Morton College Dual Credit May Apply
Credits: 1.0
Level: Regular
Grades: 10-12
Pre-Requisites: Automotive I or Introduction to Engineering
Welding Technology I (West Campus Only)
Welding Technology I
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
Beginning Welding course enables students to gain knowledge of the properties, uses, and applications of various metals, skills in various processes used to join and cut metals (such as oxyacetylene, shielded metal, metal inert gas, and tungsten arc processes), and experience in identifying, selecting, and rating appropriate techniques. Welding courses often include instruction in interpreting blueprints or other types of specifications.
Year Course
Dual Credit: Morton College Dual Credit May Apply
Credits: 1.0
Level: Regular
Grades: 12
Pre-Requisites: Automotive I or Introduction to Engineering
Carpentry (East Campus Only)
Carpentry
Career and Technical Education Course
Carpentry I
Course Description
Beginning Construction course expose students to the opportunities available in construction-related trades, such as carpentry, masonry, air conditioning/refrigeration, plumbing, and so on. Students learn about the processes involved in construction projects and may engage in a variety of small projects.
Year Course
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Carpentry II
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the Carpentry/Carpenter occupation. Students are instructed in areas of safety, including hand tool, power tool, ladder, scaffolding and the use of safety harnesses. Students are introduced to the theoretical knowledge needed to lay out rafter, stairs, and basic framing techniques. Students demonstrate knowledge of blueprint reading, including foundations, concrete, floor plans, specification schedules, and electrical, plumbing and mechanical symbols. Students demonstrate entry-level skills in all facets of residential construction. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Year Course
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Carpentry I
Carpentry III
Course Description
This course provides learning experiences related to the erection, installation, maintenance and repair of building structures and related utilities. Students are instructed in areas of safety, including hand tool, power tool, ladder, scaffolding and the use of safety harnesses. Students demonstrate knowledge of exterior trim and finishes, energy conservation in residential construction, and design of stairs and rafter building. Students gain knowledge of planning and zoning regulations and building codes. Students are introduced to estimating both materials and construction costs, and demonstrate basic knowledge in applying drywall materials, stair-building skills, designing and erecting wall partitions, applying roofing materials, and installing common siding and interior finish. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading, and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Year Course
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Carpentry I,II
CIM - Computer Integrated Manufacturing West Campus
CIM - Computer Integrated Manufacturing (West Campus)
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
(Project Lead The Way) Offered: Year Long Course. Computer Integrated Manufacturing 1 students manufacture items that are part of everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. This course (CIM) illuminates the career opportunities related to understanding manufacturing. At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation.
DUAL CREDIT: CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (FALL), you must also take COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (SPRING).
EDD- Engineering Design and Development East Campus
EDD- Engineering Design and Development (East Campus)
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
Engineering Design and Development 1 students use the knowledge and skills acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in this class (EDD) as they identify an issue and then research , design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of practicing engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process, and they complete the class (EDD), ready to take on any post-secondary program or career.
Offered: Semester Course.
DUAL CREDIT: CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take ENGINEERING DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT (FALL), you must also take ENGINEERING DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT (SPRING).
Graphic Arts
Graphic Arts
Career and Technical Education Course
Graphic Arts I
Course Description
Graphic Arts I Photoshop is an engaging and exciting course that keeps each student involved on a daily basis. The course integrates both independent and group work. Graphic Arts I Photoshop is the 1st in the 3 year sequence of Graphic Arts courses at Sterling Morton High School. Students begin by being introduced to various Career Pathways in the Graphic Design and Printing Industry. Students develop skills in file management and navigation on various network drives including file transfer from mobile devices and internet. Additionally, students will be introduced to Photoshop interface and tools including: selection tools, clone tools, filters, shapes and typography. This is a fun way for students to learn about the added features that are available in the Photoshop application. Students will apply the design loop to develop an idea into a professional quality, finished product. Design projects are created using this software then printed, trimmed and built into a real world, hands on project. Major class projects include various sized posters, professional quality buttons, personal and customized magazines and a custom 13 month individual calendar to take home. Students will gain the ability to learn and understand the purpose of various digital printing machines, as we use these to print out specific projects. Graphic Arts I Photoshop is an interactive course that is designed to be a form of hands on learning. Through the various projects and in classroom work, students not only learn how adobe Photoshop works, but gain and understanding of how organizations use this type of tool for various industry purposes.
Additionaly, this course provides instruction in the use of professional vector based (Adobe Illustrator) software as it relates to graphic arts careers. Focusing on creating illustrations, working with type, color, and all tools needed to create multi-colored illustrations. Software skills will allow students to create various designs using current techniques as created by designers employed within the industry. This course provides learning experiences common to all graphic communications occupations. Planned learning activities will allow students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles, methods and to develop technical skills related to the graphic arts industry.
Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
Graphic Arts II
Course Description
This course provides advanced instruction in the use of Adobe Suite software in product design for the creation of digitally printed and other products. Students will learn the use of digital printing equipment, electronic workflows, small business concepts, offering accelerated design techniques common to all graphic communications occupations. Planned learning activities will allow students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles and methods to develop technical skills related to the graphic arts industry. Instruction will expand on understanding of color, major design principles and three-dimensional objects. Students will learn sketching and design procedures along with publishing layout techniques. Design teams will focus on cooperative product design and media applications.
Asdditionaly, this course is for students interested in pursuing a graphics career and wishes to experience real-world activities through a variety of print services for clubs, staff, and administration. Students will work closely with clients to design, estimate, develop, print, and finish business forms. Using state of the art equipment and Adobe Suite software; students will create brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, and more utilizing their experiences and practices.
Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Graphic Arts I
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 10-12
Graphic Arts III
Course Description
This course provides advanced instruction in the use of Adobe Suite software in product design for the creation of digitally printed and other products. Students will learn the use of digital printing equipment, electronic workflows, small business concepts, offering accelerated design techniques common to all graphic communications occupations. Planned learning activities will allow students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles and methods to develop technical skills related to the graphic arts industry. Instruction will expand on understanding of color, major design principles and three-dimensional objects. Students will learn sketching and design procedures along with publishing layout techniques. Design teams will focus on cooperative product design and media applications.
Additionaly, this course is for students interested in pursuing a graphics career and wishes to experience real-world activities through a variety of print services for clubs, staff, and administration. Students will work closely with clients to design, estimate, develop, print, and finish business forms. Using state of the art equipment and Adobe Suite software; students will create brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, and more utilizing their experiences and practices.
Year Course
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Graphic Arts II
Introduction to Engineering
Introduction to Engineering Design
Career and Technical Education Course
Course Description
(Project Lead The Way) Offered: Year Long Course. Learn how to be a designer, architect, and engineer. Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) exposes students to design, digital communication, invention process, and technical documentation. This project based course gives students the opportunity to develop skills in research and analysis, teamwork, technical writing, engineering graphics, and problem solving, while engaging in developing their own design concepts to solve real-world problems. Students use 3D solid modeling design software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems and learn how to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community.
DUAL CREDIT: CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 9-11
PREREQUISITE: Student should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics courses.
COREQUISITES: If you take INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 1 (FALL), you must also take INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN I (SPRING).
Principles of Engineering
Principles of Engineering
Career and Technical Education Courses
Course Descriptions
(Project Lead The Way) Offered: . Principles of Engineering is a continued exploration of the engineering career pathway. Students are exposed to experimentation involving mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will document and communicate their solutions to a variety of audiences.
DUAL CREDIT: MORTON COLLEGE CREDIT MAY APPLY.
CREDIT: 1.0
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: : Introduction to Engineering Design 1 (FALL) and (SPRING).
COREQUISITES: If you take PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING 1 (FALL), you must also take PRINCIPALS OF ENGINEERING 2I(SPRING).
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