Course Guide

Students pursuing an Advanced Diploma must earn 1 Standard Credit in Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education.

Students pursuing a Standard Diploma must earn 2 Standard Credits in the Same Fine Arts Department OR

2 Standard Credits in the Same Career & Technical Education Department.

The Technology Education Program provides experiences that lead to the development of technologically literate people.  At the high school level, students take courses to prepare them for technical careers, or professional technical programs. Consistent with their abilities, interests, and educational needs, students completing a technology education program will achieve the following goals: Comprehend technology development, impact and potential; Employ problem-solving, creation and design; Apply scientific principles and engineering concepts; Discover and develop personal interests and abilities related to a variety of technology-oriented careers. For more information, go to the Virginia Dept of Education web site for Technology Education: www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/technology/index.shtml

Students are encouraged to participate in the Technology Student Association offered during Bison blocks. There are many activities, events and competitions that students may participate and demonstrate their talents, skills and knowledge

Technology Foundations is designed as the beginning high school course in technology education. Students will gain knowledge of available resources and problem solving techniques in construction of useful experiments. Laboratory activities are developed to challenge the creative thinker and to discover new technologies. The student will have the opportunity to explore technology systems through individual and group work efforts. Topics to be integrated in this course include mechanical advantage systems, metric 500-race design, rocketry, drafting, computer laboratory applications, and other hands-on projects.

Technology Transfer builds on Technology Foundations. Students will research technology systems of production, energy, communications, and transportation. In-depth studies of such systems will improve critical thinking and problem solving skills by constructing laboratory experiments. Involvement in Technology Transfer will challenge students to use technological methods for solving practical problems and applications. Projects that will be integrated in this section include: woodworking, sheet metal working, electronics, drafting, bridge building, and aerospace engineering.

Students focus on physical materials and processes as they fabricate usable products and conduct experiments. Learning experiences include career analysis as well as the use of tools and equipment related to analysis, testing, and processing of metals, plastics, woods, ceramics, and composite materials. This single-period laboratory course is recommended for students interested in technical careers and others wishing to improve their consumer knowledge and technological literacy.

This course is an introduction to drawing and drafting techniques. Students learn techniques for producing multi-view, auxiliary, and sectional drawings. Students will also learn how to produce drawings using a variety of scales and systems. This course is an introduction to engineering and architectural drawing. Drawings will be produced using mechanical tools and AutoCad. Skills developed in this class will benefit students in a very large range of career opportunities. Some of these areas include engineering, architecture, drafting, machinists, landscaping, interior design, computer graphics illustrator, construction, and building trades. Students may request to take this class for 3 Credits from Blue Ridge Community College through Dual Enrollment. (Grade 11, 12. Grade 10 with permission).

This is a drawing course for those who have had Basic Technical Drawing and are interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of drawing and design. Emphasis is placed on having a thorough understanding of AutoCad and Inventor drawing programs and their operations. Skills acquired in this class will include working drawings, parts explosions, 3-D parts drawings, revolved and extruded drawings, and layered drawings. Students may request to take this class for 3 Credits from Blue Ridge Community College through Dual Enrollment. (Grade 11 & 12. Grade 10 with permission).

Architectural Drawing is offered to students who have taken basic technical drawing or have a strong math background with special permission from the instructor. Emphasis will be placed on design, sketching, structural systems, construction techniques, and modeling of building structures. AutoCad, Architectural Cad, and Revit will be used for drawing. Students may request to take this class for 3 Credits from Blue Ridge Community College through Dual Enrollment.

This class introduces students to the design and problem solving process. Many challenging activities are introduced. Students work on individual and design team projects. Activities include Mr. A’s Tractor Bridge Challenge, Rocket Cars, Robots in Control and Downhill NASCAR Design and RACE and many other fun activities in which students learn engineering, design and problem solving concepts by active engagement in the activities.

Other Opportunities for Students

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