TECHNOLOGY
TPJ 2O1 Health Care, Grade 10, College Preparation
This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills that will benefit students planning a career in the health care field. Students will learn about human anatomy and physiology, homeostasis, vital signs, disease prevention and treatment, how lifestyle choices affect health and well-being, and conventional and complementary methods of disease prevention treatment. Students will develop an awareness of health and safety issues. Environmental and societal issues related to health care and career opportunities in the field.
Prerequisite: None
TFE 3E/4E Event Planning, Grade 11 and 12, Workplace
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to plan minor and major events. Students will learn project management skills, time management, budgeting and team management.
Prerequisite: None
TXJ201 Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Grade 10, Open
This course presents hairstyling, make-up, and nail care techniques from a salon/spa perspective. Through a variety of school and community-based activities, students learn fundamental skills in hairstyling, giving manicures and facials and providing hair/scalp analyses, and treatments. Students also consider related environmental and societal issues and explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field of hairstyling and aesthetics. Prerequisite: None
TXJ3E1 Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills in cosmetology and offers a variety of applications that will equip students to provide services for a diverse clientele. Students identify trends in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry, learn about related health and safety laws, and expand their communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with peers and clients. Students consider environmental and societal issues related to the industry and acquire a more detailed knowledge of apprenticeships and direct entry work positions.
Prerequisite: None
TGJ201 Communications Technology, Grade 10, Open
This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/Video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology and explore secondary and post-secondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. Prerequisite: None
TGJ301 Communications Technology: Broadcast and Print Production, Grade 11, Open
This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills in the areas of graphic communication, printing and publishing, audio and video production, and broadcast journalism. Students will work both independently and as a part of a production team to design and produce media products in a project-driven environment. Practical projects may include the making of signs, yearbooks, video and/or audio productions, newscasts, and documentaries. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues and explore secondary and post-secondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
Prerequisite: None
TDJ2O1 Technological Design, Grade 10, Open
This course provides students with opportunities to apply a design process to meet a variety of technological challenges. Students will research projects, create designs, build models and/or prototypes, and assess products and/or processes using appropriate tools, techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include designs for homes, vehicles, bridges, robotic arms, clothing, or other products. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and learn about secondary and post-secondary education and training leading to careers in the field. Prerequisite: None.
TDJ3O1 Technological Design and the Environment, Grade 11, Open
This course enables students to apply a systematic process for researching, designing, building, and assessing solutions to address specific human and environmental challenges. Through their work on various projects, students will explore broad themes that may include aspects of industrial design, mechanical design, architectural design, control system design, and/or apparel design. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field. Prerequisite: None
TGP2O1 Communications Technology, Grade 10, Open
This course enables student to develop knowledge and skills in the area of photography. Students will focus on the fundamentals and principles of great photography as well as the software used to enhance and correct digital images. Prerequisite: None