CTE Courses at Shaker

Grade 11

Full Year - 1 Unit

 

This course teaches students about the video game production process, history and trends in video games, the fundamental elements of Game Design Theory, and the programming skills necessary for beginning game development. Leveraging the industry-standard Unity Game Engine, students will immerse themselves in hands-on project-based work to learn the art of coding both 2D and 3D games in C#. By the end of this course, students will understand the design process that drives game creation and have developed a basic skill set to program 2D and 3D video games in a professional environment. No previous coding experience is required, though a background in algebra is beneficial. 

 

Recommended co-requisite: Illustration and Digital Design I

Grades 9/10
Full Year – 1 Unit
 
 This course is designed to give students the opportunity to apply theoretical science and mathematical concepts in an engineering and technology environment. The course will stress the application of the IB Middle Years Programme Design Process: Inquiring and Analyzing, Developing Ideas, Creating a Solution, and Evaluating. Students will work on projects and solve problems dealing with topics such as: positive messaging, truss structures, architecture, programming, computer aided design and manufacturing, manufacturing, optics, biospherics and more. These projects will let the student experience a range of engineering genres including mechanical, civil, computer, systems, structural, biomedical and others. The course models real-world engineering and design practices and assessments. For students in the Engineering and Science Technologies Career Technical Education pathway at Shaker Heights High School, this is the first of the required courses.

Grades 10/11/12
Full Year – 1 Unit
 
This course is designed to give students experience in robotics, mechatronics, basic electronics, and laboratory safety through training modules and authentic advanced manufacturing hands-on projects. Students can earn several industry credentials and up to 8 points towards graduation through the career pathway. The industry credentials and graduation points students can earn after passing credential tests include: OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certification (1 point), CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (1 point), and FANUC Handling and Tool Operation & Programming J2P0310 IACT Approval (6 points). Students will receive credit when at least 2 points are earned toward graduation through industry training and passage of industry credential tests. For students in the Engineering and Science Technologies Career Technical Education pathway at Shaker Heights High School, this is one of the required courses.
 
 Recommended: Design: Introduction to Engineering (concurrent)

Grades 10, 11, 12                          
Full Year  - 1 Unit
 
This course is designed to teach the principles of machining and metal cutting using machine tools, hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Students will use design tools, and commonly used industrial materials such as wood, metals, polymers and other commonly used industrial materials to complete a number of projects throughout the year. Students have the opportunity to earn industry credentials after passing credentialing tests in the following areas: NIMS Level 1 Measurement, Materials, and Safety Certification (6 or 12 points), OSHA 10-hr Certification (1 point), CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (1 point), and Autodesk Certification (4 points). Students will receive credit if they achieve NIMS Level 1 Certification. For students in the Engineering and Science Technologies Career Technical Education pathway at Shaker Heights High School, this is one of the required courses.
 
 Recommended: Design: Introduction to Engineering