Technology and Design courses offer students a wide variety of experiences, both in the laboratory as well as in the classroom. These courses offer a pre-engineering environment in design, innovation and invention. They allow for experiences with tools, materials, machines and techniques. Each course utilizes Computer Aided Drafting programs to assist students in creative designs that deal with their lab activities. These courses are oriented for the college bound student as well as the trade oriented student.
For students seeking the Advanced Regents Diploma, five units from the Technology and Design Program outlined below may replace the three-unit World Language requirement.
- Career and Financial Management
- Two Foundation Courses
- One Systems Course
- Two Technical Electives
- Any remaining technology & design course not yet taken. Can include one photo course.
There is no required order in which these courses must be scheduled. No course has a prerequisite.
Foundation Courses
- 0411 Design and Drawing Production; 1 credit; grades 9-12*
- 0455 Basic Electricity/Electronics; 1/2 credit; grades 10-12
- 0457 Principles of Engineering; 1 credit; grades 10-12
* The Design and Drawing for Production (D.D.P.) class fulfills the 1 credit Art/Music graduation requirement.
Systems Courses
- 0426 Transportation Systems; 1/2 credit; grades 9-12
- 0424 Production Systems; 1/2 credit; grades 9-12
- 0422 Communication Systems; 1/2 credit; grades 9-12
Technical Electives
- 0413 Residential Structures; 1/2 credit; grades 9-12
- 0414 Automotive Technology; 1/2 credit; grades 9-12
- 0412 Architectural Drawing and Design; 1/2 credit; grades 10-12
- 0429 Aerospace and Aviation Design; 1/2 credit; grades 9-12
SUGGESTED ENGINEERING CLUSTER
For students who would like a strong engineering and design experience:
- 0411 Design and Drawing for Production*
- 0412 Architectural Drawing and Design
- 0429 Aerospace and Aviation Design
- 0455 Basic Electricity/Electronics
- 0457 Principles of Engineering
* The Design and Drawing for Production (D.D.P.) class fulfills the 1 credit Art/Music graduation requirement.
SUGGESTED ARCHITECTURE CLUSTER
For students who may be interested in architecture or construction:
- 0411 Design and Drawing for Production*
- 0412 Architectural Drawing and Design
- 0413 Residential Structures
- 0455 Basic Electricity/Electronics
* The Design and Drawing for Production (D.D.P.) class fulfills the 1 credit Art/Music graduation requirement.
SUGGESTED AUTOMOTIVE AND TRANSPORTATION CLUSTER
For students who may be interested in various modes of transportation or automotive repair and maintenance:
- 0411 Design and Drawing for Production*
- 0414 Automotive Technology
- 0426 Transportation Systems
*The Design and Drawing for Production (D.D.P.) class fulfills the 1 credit Art/Music graduation requirement.
0411 DESIGN & DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION
40 Weeks, 1 Credit, Grades 9-12
Design and drawing for production (also known as DDP) is primarily a computer centered design class. In DDP students learn how to take an idea through a design process that would eventually lead to their product being manufactured or produced. Students learn to find solutions to problems through design, drafting, and modeling. The course incorporates project-based activities that ready our students for real-world experiences. This class is centered around three-dimensional computer aided design, 3D printing, laser cutting and engraving, and architectural design and drawing. Successful completion of this course fulfills the NYS 1 credit art/music requirement.
0412 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING & DESIGN
20 Weeks, 1/2 Credit, Grades 10-12
If you are interested in designing houses, interior design, landscape design, and learning about how houses are built then architectural drawing and design is the course for you! Students will engage in designing well thought out floor plans, create realistic elevation views, and will utilize state of the art architecture software to design 3 dimensional houses and businesses of their own design. This course is highly recommended for students interested in a career in design, architecture, engineering or construction after high school.
0429 AEROSPACE & AVIATION DESIGN
20 Weeks, 1/2 Credit, Grades 9-12
If you are interested in flight, planes, or aircraft design then you will love aerospace and aviation. This is a hands-on, lab-based class where students will learn through problem solving, project construction, and experimentation. You will learn about the parts of an aircraft, flight instruments, and how planes fly. Some of our units include learning how to fly drones, building and flying model rockets, and you will learn to use state of the art flight simulators. A recreational drone certification will be included for students who are enrolled in this course.
0424 PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
20 Weeks, 1/2 Credit, Grades 9-12
*Successful completion of DDP, or the 8th grade tech elective for 9th graders is strongly recommended*
Manufactured items are part of everyday life. Students will learn about manufacturing processes, product design, and automation. This course will allow students to explore the rapidly growing manufacturing industry. Students will use Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programs to translate a digital design into a finished product. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are used to transform raw materials into a product designed by the student. In addition to technical concepts, this course incorporates business ethics, finance, and engineering design. This is a fundamental course for students interested in engineering or the trades after high school.
0455 BASIC ELECTRICITY/ ELECTRONICS
20 Weeks, 1/2 Credit, Grades 9-12
Electricity and electronics is a lab-based course that uses a hands-on approach to introduce the basic concepts of digital electronics and robotics. This course focuses on the construction and programming of autonomous mobile robots. Students will solve real-world problems with the use of programmable circuit boards and electronic equipment. Besides robotics and digital electronics, students will complete projects involving soldering, residential wiring, and basic circuits. Students will also benefit from industry experiences like field trips to local electronics & robotics plants. This is a fundamental course for students interested in engineering or the trades after high school.
0457 Principles of Engineering
40 Weeks, 1 Credit, Grades 10-12
Principles of engineering is highly recommended for any student interested in a career in engineering, construction, or any field involving engineering concepts. Students will use their math, science, and engineering skills to design and develop the best possible solution to presented problems. Students will hone their understanding with design projects relevant to the “real world” while functioning within design teams. Some projects include solar energy, robotics, hydroponics, drone construction and operation, and strength of materials. Students will use our Autodesk inventor 3-dimensional design software and will use our laser engraver, 3D printers, and CNC mill machine to aid them in the creation of their projects.
0426 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
20 Weeks, 1/2 Credit, Grades 9-12
This exciting hands-on course exposes students to the basic theories related to various modes of transportation such as rockets, airplanes, cars, boats and alternative energy vehicles. Students will engage in hands-on problem-solving activities often in a small group setting. Each activity culminates with the students testing their projects against other teams in exhilarating class wide competitions.
0414 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
20 Weeks, 1/2 Credit, Grades 9-12
This hands-on lab-based class engages students in the basic principles and systems required to operate land vehicles. If you plan on owning a car in the future this course will be very useful to you. Auto tech is a practical course for anyone interested in automotive repair and maintenance and requires innovation and creativity while solving problems within automotive technology. Some basic skills taught include changing a tire, oil changes, and troubleshooting common problems. Our internal combustion unit includes disassembling and reassembling small engines and repairing commonly owned items such as lawn mowers and snow blowers.
0413 RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
20 Weeks, 1/2 Credit, Grades 9-12
This is a hands-on comprehensive construction class where students learn about how modern houses are constructed. This course would be extremely beneficial to any future home owner or person interested in going into the construction trades after high school. We will cover estimating, site planning and prep work, and follow the construction process from building a foundation, floor, wall and roof framing, sheathing, hanging windows and doors, all the way up through finish work. Each unit includes constructing full scale projects and culminates with building a full-sized shed. Additionally, we typically build projects for the FM district or for the town of Manlius.
0422 Communication Systems
20 weeks, 1/2 credit, Grades 9-12
Communication Systems is an introductory, project-based course for students interested in learning the technical side of media production. Students will gain skills in audio, video, and lighting design. This course is for those who enjoy creating videos and podcasts or those who want to learn about what goes on behind the scenes of live production, TV shows, and movies, and content is taught with a variety of interactive presentations and hands-on activities. This course also fulfills a prerequisite for Broadcast Journalism and those who would like to be part of FMTV.