Technology Education

Welcome to the Technology Education Department at Wakefield High School!

Technical Education courses are designed to offer an orientation to industry and technology and provide exploratory experiences with the tools, equipment, materials, processes, and products of society. Courses may be elected to assist students in making informed and meaningful career and technical education choices and to prepare them for further education. All courses qualify for the Career and Technical/Fine Arts credit.

Note: Courses that have fewer than 15 students may not be offered based on student interest and budget considerations. In some cases, additional budget considerations may require that courses may not be offered in any given year and impacted students should select an alternative course. Additionally, courses with insufficient enrollment may be offered through distance learning or online learning.

Technology Education Courses

Advanced Drawing & Design

Full Year (28440)

Level: High School

Content Area: Technology Education

Credits: 1.0

Grade(s): 10,11,12

Students use a graphic language for product design and technical illustration. They increase their understanding of drawing techniques learned in the prerequisite courses. They research design-related fields while identifying the role of advanced drawing and design in manufacturing and construction industry processes. They apply the design process, analyze design solutions, reserve engineer products, create 3-D solid models using CADD, construct physical models, and create multimedia presentations of finished designs. They complete a work portfolio based on a chosen graphic project.

Architectural Drawing and Design

Full Year, one period (28408, 98408W)

Level: High School

Content Area: Technology Education

Credits: 1.0

Grade(s): 10,11,12

Quality Points: 1.0

Designation: Dual Enrollment

This is a drawing course which focuses on the practices of the fields of architecture and construction using mechanical drafting and computer assisted drawing. These documents include floor plans, electrical plans, wall sections, elevations, and renderings. Students build scale models and reports on various building materials and their individual properties. This class provides information helpful for the homeowner and is especially beneficial to the future architect, interior designer, or contractors, including students involved in the construction trade skill classes. Computer aided drafting using AutoCAD is a component of this course.

Engineering Capstone: Design & Development

Full Year (28494)

Level: High School

Content Area: Technology Education

Credits: 1.0

Grade(s): 10,11,12

In this capstone course, teams of students, guided by community mentors, work together to research, design, and construct solutions to engineering problems. Students synthesize knowledge, skills, and abilities through an authentic engineering experience. Students are expected to develop and formally present an independent-study project and a team-oriented project that are critiqued by an evaluation committee.

Engineering Drawing and Design

Full Year, one period (28438)

Level: High School

Content Area: Technology Education

Credits: 1.0

Grade(s): 10,11,12

This is a drawing course which focuses on the practices of the fields of engineering and design. Students prepare working drawings necessary in the design and manufacturing of components and assembles using mechanical drafting and computer assisted drawing programs. These documents include isometric and orthographic drawings as well as models of the drawings. Students also study building materials and their individual properties. This class teaches essential programs for the future engineer and is especially beneficial for college bound STEM students. Computer aided drafting using AutoCAD is a critical part of this course.

Engineering I: Intro to Engineering Design

Full Year (28491)

Level: High School

Content Area: Technology Education

Credits: 1.0

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12

Engineering I emphasize the development of engineering design. Students use computer software to produce, analyze and evaluate models of project solutions. They study the design concepts of form and function, and then use state-of-the-art technology to translate conceptual design into reproducible products. This course teaches students to understand and apply the design process, apply adaptive design concepts in developing sketches, solve design problems while they develop, create, and analyze product models using solid modeling computer design software.

Game Design and Development

Full Year (28461)

Level: High School

Content Area: Technology Education

Credits: 1.0

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12

The game design industry is the fastest revenue growing entertainment medium, and has created many new job disciplines. In this project-based course, students will create innovative games through the application of graphic design, animation, audio, and writing skills. Students will work in teams while developing problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication skills. They will analyze, design, prototype, and critique interactive games within a project management environment.

Principles of Engineering (PLTW)

Full Year (28492)

Level: High School

Content Area: Technology Education

Credits: 1.0

Grade(s): 10,11,12

In this Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course, students explore the engineering profession and the fundamental aspects of engineering problem solving. Students study the historical and current impacts of engineering on society, including ethical implications. Mathematical and scientific concepts will be applied to fundamental engineering topics, including mechanics and electrical-circuit theory.

Technical Drawing and Design

Full Year, one period (28439, 98439W)

Level: High School

Content Area: Technology Education

Credits: 1.0

Grade(s): 10,11,12

Quality Points: 1.0

Designation: Dual Enrollment

This is a beginning level mechanical drawing class which introduces the skills required to communicate effectively using graphic language. Students use three methods of graphic representation: freehand sketching, mechanical drafting, and computer-assisted drawing. The course content includes career opportunities in the field of technical drawing, freehand sketching, lettering techniques, line types, geometric constructions, multiview drawings, dimensioning, sectional views, auxiliary views, and computer assisted design. This course is especially recommended for future engineers, architects, or home builders, including students involved in the construction trades.

Technology of Robotic Design

Full Year (28421)

Level: High School

Content Area: Technology Education

Credits: 1.0

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12

Students engage in the study of automation systems, microprocessors, and their applications in manufacturing, transportation, and communication systems. Topics include computer equipment and operating systems, robotics, programming, control systems, and social/cultural impact of these technologies. Problem solving activities challenge students to design, program, and interface with computer systems. Learning activities include robotics, computer aided manufacturing and design, and control of electromechanical devices.