Aerospace
An introductory view of the history and
principles of flight. Activities include flight simulator
software and the construction of Delta
Dart Airplane and Alpha Rocket. There will be a flight day scheduled at
the end of each 6 weeks to launch rockets.
Audio Communications
An introduction to audio mixing and
radio broadcasting. Activities include recording a 15-20
minute mock radio broadcast with music,
news, weather a, and commercials.
Aviation
An introduction to the different skills that are necessary to learn the fundamentals of flying a plane. The unique control console and pedal assembly of the flight trainer provide a "real feel" that allows the student to practice what he/she learns in simulated flight.
Computer Aided Drafting
Students learn the fundamentals of CAD and design and print a variety of drawings.
Computer Animation
3D Computer Animation
Students create animated actors and a short amimation sequence based on a detailed design brief. They learn to create and edit actors' paths and work with time measurements to choreograph multiple characters.
Desktop Publishing
Utilizes a computer and various
publishing software packages to develop a newsletter and an
original publication integrating text and
graphics.
Digital Photography
Students learn the basic principles of photographic composition, technique, and design. They capture and download images using a digital camera and then use computer software to edit, manipulate, enhance, and print their own original photographs.
Electricity/Electronics
Electronic Printing
Students will utilize Print Shop Pro
Publisher Deluxe Version 11to create various
communications. They will learn to create
greeting cards, business cards, calendars, certificates, postcards,
letterheads, envelopes, web pages and more.
Engineering
After learning the basics of bridge design and construction, students will design and build a model bridge. They will then test the strength of their bridge using a structural and material tester.
Fiber Optics
A variety of experiments to introduce
students to fundamentals of fiber optics, which involves
processing data signals with light waves
and transmitting them.
Lasers
A series of experiments that demonstrate laser fundamentals. Laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Robotics
Video Communications
An introduction to video broadcasting. Students will use a video camera to tape a scripted production in which they will act as "on the scene" location reporters for a newscast. They will also write a script for a newscast or a talk show and, with the help of the students at the Video Production module, will create a mock TV broadcast.
Video Production
Students will learn about pre-production, production, and post-production of videos. They will first produce a scripted newscast in order to learn how to operate the a/v mixer board and other equipment. Then they will combine with the students at the Video Communication module to produce a mock TV broadcast.