Video Production – Students will learn the art and science of media communications by developing a production focusing on newscast and human-interest short subjects. Teams will develop scripts that require pre-planning, reading and writing competence. Students will produce a creative visual film using the latest analog titling, character generation and special effects control equipment.

 Digital Photography – Students will learn the techniques and elements involved in the design and composition of a good photograph. Students will use a digital camera and image-enhancement software to take, edit, manipulate, and enhance original student photographs.

 Audio Broadcasting – Students will describe and define the organization and operation of a radio station, spot advertising, and radio/recording functions, and personnel. Students will create and develop radio “copy” such as, writing news, weather, and commercials. Students will write, develop, plan, produce, and record a demo tape.

 Graphics & Animation – Students describe how the parts of a computer system are used to create computer graphics. Students will complete an assigned computer graphic project using the design process. Students will develop media solutions with drawing/graphics programs, a computer aided design (CAD) program, graphics tablet, direct-to-disc still digital camera, and an optional video camera for AVI moviemaking.

 Virtual Architecture – Students will identify and appropriately select tools commonly used by architects, designers, and homeowners for designing structures. Students will apply a variety of components of architectural 3-D modeling, visualization and navigational tools in a problem solving experience. Students will create a 3-D movie walk-through of a home design.

 Research & Design  (Hydrogen Fuel Cells)– Students will integrate the principles of design and engineering with computer applications, measurement, and problem solving. Experiments will be conducted and analyzed in the areas of gear ratios, weight distribution, and hydrogen fuel cell power. Students will create, develop, construct, and race a hydrogen fuel cell powered car.

 Robotics – Students will set up, program, and perform simulations that demonstrate the use of robots in our society. Students will compare and contrast robotic applications in medicine, industrial, and entertainment applications. Students will be working with a robotic arm, manual controlled rover, and a computer controlled robot.

 Electronics – Students will build circuits for varying applications while studying the mathematical principles of circuit design. Students will describe the elements and concerns of electrical safety and practices. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of the proper use of an electrical multimeter. Students will construct and test series and parallel circuits. Students will build and solder an electronic circuit board.

 Energy & Power – Students will identify and characterize the six main forms of energy. Students will identify and appropriately use tools needed to test, disassemble, measure, and reassemble a small engine. Students will design and test a solar powered model vehicle and perform hands-on experiments.

 Structural Engineering – Student engineers will apply mathematical and scientific data to configure structural forms and meet hands-on challenges. Students will build and test a variety of beam sections, stressed panels, and trusses. Student teams will design, engineer, and construct a model bridge.

 Flight Technology – Students will identify and describe the forces that affect rocket flight. Students will study the basic laws and effects of aerodynamics and describe factors influencing rocket stability. Students will design, build, test, and launch an air-powered rocket. Students will use a computer simulation to build the International Space Station and gain a special understanding of the U.S. space program.

Teacher:

Tony Yarbrough

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