This course introduces students intermediate techniques associated with sewing, serging, and pressing equipment and reviews the types of fabric construction. Students will be able to make an intermediate level project using correct construction techniques. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of this course.
This is the first instructional course in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with knowledge of residential architectural and related construction. This course includes instruction in architectural blueprint reading, sketching, residential floor plans, exterior elevations, and use of CAD software.
This course provides students with an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed as positive guidance techniques and child-related issues are studied. Learning activities, observation techniques, and lab experiences in working with young children may be included. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.
This course is designed for students who want to further enhance their photographic knowledge and abilities. It is an application of the skills learned in Basic Digital Photography with an emphasis on professional jobs and assignments used in commercial photography. A portfolio of each student's work is expected at the end of the course.
Note: Student will need access to a digital camera.
This course provides students the opportunity to develop advanced skills in applying the elements and principles of design to interiors. Portfolio projects are integrated throughout the course to provide applications as the students continue their study of floor plans, color schemes, lighting, textures, fabrics, and furniture design and style. Appropriate computer design programs are used in this course. The students will explore the various career opportunities related to interior design. A coordinated project that allows applications of interior design skills in a residential, commercial, or school setting may be a component of this course. FCCLA may be an integral part of this course.
This course prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significance of human relationships involving individuals and families. Topics include: family living, parenting, household and money management, decision-making skills, communication skills, self-awareness, crisis management, and the individual’s roles and responsibilities within the family and community. Emphasis will be placed upon the uniqueness, needs, and interests of individuals and families. FCCLA may be an integral part of this course.
This course prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significance of individual and family relationships integrated with general financial literacy. Topics include: decision-making to set and implement financial goals, values, communication skills, self-awareness, families, sources of income and the relationship between income and career preparation, crisis management, marriage preparation, marriage, money management, saving, investing, parenting and retirement planning. Students who complete the entire course fulfill the General Financial Literacy graduation requirement. FCCLA may be an integral part of the course.
Students must enroll for concurrent enrollment credit at Weber State University for this course.
Note: Student must complete 1.0 credit (pass all four terms) to get Financial Literacy core credit.
This course prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significance of individual and family relationships integrated with general financial literacy. Topics include: decision-making to set and implement financial goals, values, communication skills, self-awareness, families, sources of income and the relationship between income and career preparation, crisis management, marriage preparation, marriage, money management, saving, investing, parenting and retirement planning. Students who complete the entire course fulfill the General Financial Literacy graduation requirement. FCCLA may be an integral part of the course.
Note: Student must complete 1.0 credit (pass all four terms) to receive Financial Literacy core credit.
A broad-based survey course designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology and its career possibilities. Students will develop engineering problem solving skills that are involved in post-secondary education programs and engineering careers. They will explore various engineering systems and manufacturing processes. They will also learn how engineers address concerns about the social and political consequences of technological change. The main purpose of this course is to experience through theory and hands-on problem solving activities what engineering is all about and to answer the question, "Is a career in engineering or engineering technology for me?"
An introductory course which develops student problem solving skills, with emphasis placed upon the concept of developing a 3-D model or solid rendering of an object. Students focus on the applications of visualization processes and tools provided by modern, state-of-the-art computer hardware and software, Inventor. This modern computer-based process replaces the traditional hand drawing methods. The course will emphasize the design development process of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed and evaluated, using a Computer Aided Design System. Various design applications will be explored with discussion of possible career opportunities.