TCH100
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS MST
1 MST CREDIT
Unga! Unga! This course introduces systems used to communicate
information. From stones and drums to cell phones and jump drives.
Students will gain an awareness of advertising, computer graphics
and careers related to communications. We will look at impacts
communications have on personal, social, environmental and economic
relationships.
TCH200
MODELMAKING AND PROTOTYPES MST
1 MST CREDIT
This course studies the elements and principles of design as applied
to commercial and residential products and builds a strong foundation
for future technology courses. Topics to be discussed will include:
the history and importance of models and prototypes; the elements
and principles of design; scale drawings and applications; the
selection of appropriate model-making materials, tools, and techniques.
Students will produce many models and prototypes in areas such
as commercial, industrial, and architectural fields. Some students
may opt to use their models in future classes to actually build
the real version of their design. This course is available
as a technology or MST credit.
TCH220
ARCHITECTURE AND STRUCTURES
1 CREDIT
This course deals with the planning, drawing, and construction
of residential structures. The following topics will be covered:
culture and history, tools and techniques, lettering, aesthetics,
site/personnel planning, area/room planning, floor plans and interior
design, dimensions, sections/framing, exterior elevations and
construction techniques, doors and windows, perspective drawings
and careers. This course is available as a technology
or art credit.
TCH320
CAD I
1 CREDIT (3 GCC Credits)
This course is designed to encourage visual problem-solving using
a common graphic language to describe forms in the man-made environment.
To enable students to analyze, creatively design and critically
evaluate these objects, the course requires research for historical
precedents, cultural references and future visions. This course
will also fulfill the art/music requirement. By registering with
GCC, students who achieve a 70 or higher in the course can receive
three college credits.
TCH420
CAD II
1 CREDIT
A continued exploration of the topics introduced in CAD I (DDP)
with additional areas to be covered. Prerequisite: CAD I (DDP).
STE420
CAD LANDSCAPING
1 CREDIT
This course will take what students have previously learned in
AutoCAD I and apply it to everyday life and modern day Landscaping.
Students should take CAD I before CAD Landscaping.
ART
723
3D CONCEPTS
1 CREDIT
This course will explore three-dimensional forms and concepts.
Along with studying historical 3D forms, students will also design
and create work through: carving, modeling, building and/or assembling.
Other topics to be covered include: abstract vs. realistic, tools
and techniques, elements and principles of design, material selection,
measuring and use of scale, career and entrepreneurial prospects.
Students may be asked to bring in found objects for some projects.
This course is available as a credit for art, technology
or MST.
ART
724
3D CONCEPTS: ADVANCED
1 CREDIT
This is an advanced level course for Juniors or Seniors that have
completed 3D Concepts, or have instructor approval. This course
is a continued exploration of topics covered in 3D Concepts and
will focus on: honing skills learned previously, more advanced
projects, and more in-depth study of conceptual art and design.
Students may be asked to bring in found objects for some projects.
This course is available as a credit for art, technology
or MST.
