GRADE 10
Tech Design (TDJ2O)
Learn to apply the engineering design process to create project prototypes, floor plans, 3D models, video games, and more! You’ll explore job skills, education and training pathways, and opportunities in the skilled trades.This course will be of interest to students interested in post-secondary pathways in engineering technology, manufacturing, architecture, fashion design, and robotics.
Communications Technology (TGJ2O)
Bring your creativity to life by producing videos, audio, print, photography, new media, and animation. We’ll also explore environmental and social issues related to communications technology, and explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. This course will be of interest to students who enjoy graphic design, film and TV production, video game production, animation, and more.
Fashion (TDJ2OV)
In this course, students will continue to develop design, construction and visual literacy skills. Students will develop safe sewing skills through the creation of projects and ‘green’ fashion items. Students will discover fibre & fabric knowledge, design skills and the connections between the fashion products that we use and their impact on the environment. Students will make projects such as bags, accessories and clothing. They will also have the opportunity to participate in field trips and fashion shows!
GRADE 11/12
Communications Technology (TGJ3M/4M)
Explore communications technology and media production! You’ll design and produce film, graphic design, photography, animation, 3D renderings, and more! You’ll also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. This course will be of interest to students who enjoy graphic design, film and TV production, podcasting, video game production, and animation, and students exploring post-secondary pathways in the creative industries.
Architecture (TDA3M/4M)
Students will engage in a blend of theoretical and hands-on learning to develop a foundational understanding of architectural design and practice. They explore key concepts such as design principles, spatial planning, sustainability, and the relationship between built environments and human needs. Students learn to interpret and create architectural drawings, sketches, and digital models using industry-standard software, while also studying historical and contemporary architectural styles to understand how culture, technology, and environment influence design. The course emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity through projects where students design small-scale structures or spaces, integrating both aesthetic and functional considerations.
Robotics (TDR3M/4M)
This course focuses on robotics and computer controlled systems. If you’re interested in post-secondary education in engineering technology or manufacturing, it might be for you! We’ll explore the past, present, and future of robotics and AI, build and program robots in a physical and virtual environment, and explore environmental, social, and cultural issues related to robotics.
Fashion (TDP3M/4M)
Students continue to develop intermediate level sewing skills through the creation of projects and ‘green/sustainable’ fashion items. Students will utilise fibre & fabric knowledge, design skills and explore connections between the fashion products that we use and their impact on the environment.
Students will make projects such as bags, accessories and clothing. They will also have the opportunity to participate in field trips, attend guest speaker presentations and to discover how to prepare and plan the CTS student fashion show.
Computer Science (ICS3U)
Hello, world! From 1s and 0s to artificial intelligence, students will explore various ways that technology affects our lives. In this course, we will:
- Engage with the history behind the development of computers.
- Design webpages and software applications using HTML, CSS, and Python coding.
- Learn about the physical components of a computer and mobile device.
- Work independently and in groups to broaden our knowledge of how technology shapes and is shaped by a society.
- Study new and emerging technologies, including large language models (LLMs).
- Understand the dangers of technology, including privacy, environmental, and social issues.