Course Descriptions 1997-2003
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Photography
1-2
provides a media that allows the student a
pragmatic method of application of chemistry, art, and physics, as well as
an introduction to vocational possibilities in the field of photography.
This course will deal primarily with learning to properly use photo
developing equipment and different cameras. Students may receive Fine Arts
or Practical Arts credit for this class. This course has been approved to
meet the UC “f” requirement. Photography 2 will continue fine tuning the
technical skills learned in Photography 1. Students will learn to use a
camera as a way of communication and creative expression. Imagination,
emotion, and aesthetic perception will be stressed through proper
organization of photographic elements and composition. The history of
photography, and critical evaluation of prints will be emphasized throughout
the course. Students may receive Fine Arts or Practical Arts credit for
these courses. This course has been approved to meet the UC "f"
requirement. |
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emphasizes applications of
photography; for example, journalism, magazine articles, offset printing
(textbook), electronic schematics, portraiture. This course provides the
opportunity for students to explore creative and career opportunities within
many different areas. Students may receive Fine Arts or Practical Arts
credit for these classes. This course has been approved to meet the UC
"f" or "g" requirement. |
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Computer
Design and Virtual Reality 1-2 is an
in-depth hands-on course that allow students to learn transferable skills
and concepts used in the work force and in our highly technological
society related to the fields of computer design and virtual reality.
Students will concentrate on the principles and elements of design and
theoretical ideas of art/design, broadening the students creativity and
cultural awareness to develop innovative and creative computer-aided
graphics/design and virtual reality. Students will concentrate on
producing virtual products for research/development, manufacturing, and
presentation. This course may be used
to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement and Computer Literacy
requirement. |
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Computer Design and Virtual Reality 3-4,
5-6
is a hands-on course creating virtual worlds
and prototype models for both educational and presentation use. Students
will create virtual programs by animating, 3d modeling and programming.
Students will program or author their concepts by considering the principles
and elements of design and peripherals devices for viewer participation.
Student concepts will allow the viewer the ability to either be fully or
partially immersed into their environment. Student will concentrate on
programming and the future of virtual peripherals into their programs. This
course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement and Computer
Literacy requirement. |
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provides need-to-know skills and
knowledge required to function effectively in today's computer-conscious
world. The course covers the history, operation, and future of computers and
provides the learner with the opportunity for "hands on" operation
through the use of commercially and learner-written programs. The course
also reinforces formatting skills acquired in the Typing course and
introduces word processing, database management, spreadsheets, graphics, and
telecommunications. Communication skills that are essential for success in
business are included in the curriculum. Career awareness and leadership
skills will be stressed. This course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical
Arts requirement and Computer Literacy requirement. |
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Pre-Engineering and Design 1-2
is an in-depth, hands-on course that
concentrates on Industrial Design/Technology and is divided into four units:
Computer-Aided Drafting/Engineering 3-D Modeling, Technical Illustration and
Design, Aesthetic Theories and Creativity, and Modeling/Engineering/
Science/Testing. This course will give the students the opportunity to use
technology to learn about Engineering and Industrial Design.
This course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement and
Computer Literacy requirement. |
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Automotive Engineering and Design 3-4
is hands on course developing futuristic
automobile designs and mock-ups. This course is interdisciplinary with wood
technology, automotive technology, and engineering technology. Students will
develop innovative automobile designs using industrial standard hardware and
software. They will construct a mock-up (functional prototype) of their
designs and perform engineering testing on the model. Students will
construct the body, power-train, hydraulic brake system, steering system,
platforms (frame), and diagnostics. This
course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement and Computer
Literacy requirement. |
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Computer
Aided Drafting 1-2
is an introductory course to
all areas of drafting in general. A wide variety of areas are presented to
give the student the broadest range of experience possible. Completion of
the course gives the students basic skills and understanding of
computer-aided drafting and how and where these skills are used. This
course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement and
Computer Literacy requirement. |
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Computer-Aided
Drafting 3-4
is an advanced drafting course which the
student enters with a background in fundamental CAD drafting skills. Since
each student's background differs, the nature of the course offering is
flexible. After the student demonstrates achievement in fundamental and
specific advanced areas, opportunity is provided for individual direction.
The student may choose drawing experiences which most closely relate to
post-high school vocational objectives. Individual and/or team solutions
to design problems is a part of the student's experience. This course may
be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement and Computer Literacy
requirement. |
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is an advanced drafting course
which the student enters with a solid background in CAD drafting. In this
course the student will determine a study area or areas of concentration
from one of the following specialties: Electronic Drafting; Applied
Descriptive Geometry; Renderings; Assembly Drawing or another specialty
approved by the instructor. This course may be used to meet the PUSD
Practical Arts requirement and Computer Literacy requirement. |
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Architectural Drafting 1-4 is an ROP multilevel class that focuses on the planning of buildings. All students will acquire a knowledge of the evaluation of man's means of building and how this relates to weather, custom, tradition, materials available, and social habits. Skills will be acquired through the process of designing a home, building a model, and surveying a typical site. Sample projects will be given as if the student were the architect and had to meet the county building codes. Technical information and skills are acquired through participation, demonstrations, projects, and guest speakers. This course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement and Computer Literacy requirement. |
Course Descriptions from the past ~