The Technology Education program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain both the conceptual knowledge and a practical understanding of many technological processes used in our society today. The aims of the department include: the development of technical literacy, the instilment of universal safety practices, how to use tools, materials, systems and processes in an informed and responsible fashion, the practical application of knowledge and skills via hands-on design and problem-solving challenges, projects and labs, addressing the cultural and environmental aspects of technology, and the fostering of life-long learning patterns. Supplementary Fees in the Technology Education Department support take home projects and enhancement materials.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 9/10
The engineering program at Argyle is focused upon having students engage and explore practical skills and scientific knowledge employed by the exciting disciplines of engineering. Students will be challenged to build structures, machines, and vehicles akin to engineering. Topics covered may include safety, the design process, electronics, robotics, structures, energy, and machines.
Supplementary fee: $56.45
ENGINEERING 11
The Engineering Technology 11 program at Argyle builds on the scientific principals and practical skills taught in the junior engineering course. Students will engage and explore practical skills and scientific knowledge employed by the exciting disciplines of engineering. Students will create, invent, think critically, solve problems, and engage in teamwork to build structures, machines, and vehicles akin to engineering. Topics covered will include safety, the design process, structures, energy, and machines.
Supplementary fee: $56.45
ENGINEERING 12
The Engineering Technology 12 program at Argyle builds on the scientific principals and practical skills taught in the Engineering 11 course. Students will work on self-directed independent projects with a focus on making connections between engineering, math, science, and society. Topics covered will include safety the design process, structures, energy, and machines.
Supplementary fee: $56.45
DRAFTING 10
Drafting 10 at Argyle is an introductory course focused on architectural and mechanical drafting disciplines using CAD software, traditional hand drawing and modeling techniques.
- Architecture projects include: floor planning, interior design, CAD, modeling, sketching, and drawing.
- Mechanical projects include: vehicle design, cars, planes, boats, rockets, CAD, modeling, sketching and drawing.
- Topics Covered: drafting fundamentals, tools and equipment, application of computer technology CAD, personal and interpersonal management, mathematical applications, and ethics.
Supplementary fee: $15.70
DRAFTING 11
- Drafting 11 at Argyle is an intermediate course that builds on skills learned in MTED 10 that fulfills fine arts credit. Students will build a portfolio of work including architectural and mechanical drafting drawings using CAD software, traditional hand drawing and modeling techniques.
- Architecture projects include: house elevation drawings, floor planning interior design, CAD, modeling, sketching, and drawing. Design and drawing an epicenter tower, tower modeling and destruction testing, sketching, and drawing.
- Mechanical projects include: vehicle design, cars, planes, boats, rockets, CAD, modeling, sketching and drawing.
Topics Covered: drafting fundamentals, tools and equipment, application of computer technology CAD, personal and interpersonal management, mathematical applications, ethics, careers and education.
Supplementary fee: $15.70
DRAFTING 12 (ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING)
Architectural Drafting at Argyle is an advanced course that builds on skills learned in MDD-11. Students will build a portfolio of work including drawings from the architectural and mechanical drafting disciplines. They will use CAD software, traditional hand drawing and modeling techniques. With the support from the teacher, students will work on self-directed projects.
Topics Covered: drafting fundamentals, tools and equipment, application of computer technology CAD, personal and interpersonal management, mathematical applications, ethics, careers and education.
Supplementary fee: $15.70
WOODWORK 9/10
Woodwork 9/10 is an introductory course in woodwork that teaches students to build and finish woodcrafts. Traditional and modern joinery methods will be used with an emphasis on personal design. Projects crafted may include: tables, bowls, boxes, chairs, pens, and self-directed projects. Topics Covered: design process, joinery, finishing, health and safety, project management, mathematical applications, materials, hand tools, power tools, stationary equipment, careers and education.
Supplementary Fee: $62.70
WOODWORK 11
Woodwork 11 is an intermediate course in woodwork that teaches students to interpret and develop plans to build woodcrafts by means of traditional and modern joining milling and joining methods. Incorporation of personal design into projects is encouraged.
- Projects crafted may include: skate boards, cabinets, stools, bowls;
- Catapults and trebuchets for those keen on engineering.
Topics Covered: Design process, joinery, finishing, health and safety, project management, mathematical applications, materials, hand tools, power tools, stationary equipment, careers and education. Recommended: Woodwork 10
Supplementary fee: $62.70
WOODOWORK 12
Woodwork 12 is an advanced course in woodwork. Students will learn to design and build their own projects using a variety of milling and joining methods.
New for 2012, this course offers students an option of participating in a residential construction project. Skills and theory will be taught by constructing a small building (storage shed). Students will cover layout, framing and project management. The topics that will be covered are: design process, joinery, finishing, health and safety, project management, mathematical applications, materials, hand tools, power tools, stationary equipment, careers and education.
Recommended: Woodwork 11.
Supplementary fee: $62.70
METALWORK 9/10
The basic aims of this course are to introduce, practice and develop the skills, knowledge and techniques of working in metal. Safety is the primary focus when teaching students to use hand and power tools. Assigned projects give students a broad range of experiences within the shop facilities using all power tools. Tools include (but are not limited to) engine lathes, milling machines, forge, pneumatic power hammer, grinders, drill presses, and welding equipment. After completing the prescribed projects, students have the opportunity to select projects of personal interest.
Supplementary fee: $62.70
METALWORK 11: METAL FABRICATION & MACHINING
This course builds upon the skills and concepts taught in Metalwork 9/10. Students continue to develop their machining, welding, fabrication, hand tool and design skills. Students design and build projects of their choosing with the aim of continually developing and challenging their skills and abilities. Students are required to take charge of their project work, develop a personalized plan, set goals for completion, and work with a certain amount of self-direction.
Supplementary fee: $62.70
METALWORK 12: METAL FABRICATION & MACHINING
This senior course is intended for those with previous Metalwork experience. This course fosters the development of advanced skills and concepts that were introduced in previous Metalwork courses. Students will have access to all tools, machines, equipment and processes in the Metal shop. In consultation with the instructor, students will design and build projects of their choosing. Students are required to take charge of their project work, develop a personalized plan, set goals for completion, and work with a certain amount of self-direction.
Supplementary fee: $62.70
ART METAL AND JEWELLERY 10, 11, & 12
The primary focus of this course is jewelry making. Students will learn how to safely saw, file, texture and solder copper, brass, nickel silver and sterling silver, while creating jewelry of their own design. Students will design various pieces of jewelry which include, but are not limited to: earrings, rings, pendants, bracelets, enameling, beadwork, stained glass, fused glass and lampworking (flamework glass). While manufacturing their designs, students will develop their art metal skills and techniques that are necessary to finish their projects to a high degree of quality. Students will also have the opportunity to learn various welding techniques that will allow them to sculpt in metal. Casting, stone setting and increasingly more difficult hand fabrication processes are explored at the senior levels. Students are required to take charge of their project work, develop a personalized plan, set goals for completion, and work with a certain amount of self-direction.
Supplementary fee: $62.70
ADVANCED METAL WORK 12: MACHINING & WELDING
Students will build on their skills and knowledge learned in previous Art Metal courses. Students will apply what they have learned to create complex, hand fabricated jewelry and sculptures of increasing complexity. Students will also learn to create larger, more difficult sculptures. In order to complete larger pieces, students may require the use of welding processes of varying types. MIG, Arc and Oxy-acetylene welding are topics that will be explored as needed. Students are required to take charge of their project work, develop a personalized plan, set goals for completion, and work with a certain amount of self-direction.
Supplementary fee: $62.70
