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Industrial
Technology Program Courses
301 Automotive Technology
1-2
This course is for students with no prior automotive knowledge.
Students will learn the practical application of the principles
and techniques involved in the operation and servicing of engine,
electrical and brake systems of the automobile. Extensive classroom
work, supported with lab, reinforces the principles of applied
technology and the theories presented. Eye protection is required.
Course Fee: $10
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS, Star Tech
302 Automotive Technology 3-4
This applied technology course is for students with special interest
in the automotive area. Four major areas are presented in detail:
brakes, suspension systems, electrical systems, and engine performance
per ASE. Theory and application are taught in accordance with
state standards and the concepts of applied technology are heavily
stressed. Eye protection is required. Prerequisite(s) may be
required. Course Fee: $10
HHS, NCHS, PNHS, SMHS, Star Tech
354 Automotive Technology 5-6
This course is designed for the student who wants to continue developing
advanced automotive technician skills. State competencies are
required for each skill area. Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $20
NCHS, Star Tech
355 Automotive Technology 7-8
This class is for the serious automotive student who can work independently.
The course continues to advance skills related to all areas of
automotive technology emphasizing automotive systems diagnostics
and repair. This course may be repeated for credit.
Course Fee: $20
NCHS, Star Tech
351 Collision
Industries 1-2
This applied technology course teaches the repair of auto body
damage including metal work, trim and some painting, estimating,
types of metals and plastic, safety components, structural analyses,
suspension and drive trains, computer diagnostic systems, welding,
basic business practices. There is extensive classroom study. Eye
protection required. For 9th 10th 11th and 12th graders.
Course Fee: $20
Star Tech
352 Collision Industries 3-4
This course covers auto refinishing and minor bodywork. All types
of automotive paints and undercoats are used, and some custom
paintwork is taught. Knowledge and skills are both cultivated
in this program of applied technology, which also includes estimating,
types of metals and plastic, safety components, structural analyses,
suspension and drive trains, computer diagnostic systems, welding,
basic business practices. There is extensive classroom study.
Eye protection is required. Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $15
Star Tech
353 Collision Industries 5-6 This
advanced course has extensive hands-on practices in estimating,
parts ordering, tracking posting, customer relations, conduct in
business environment, direct repair programs, fleet accounts, day-to-day
operations of a body shop. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $15
Star Tech
303 Drafting 1-2 (Basic
Technical Drawing Star Tech)
This drafting course is part of the ADDA “Apprentice Drafting
Program at Star Tech.” This introductory level course acquaints
students with the fundamentals of physical design and visual
communication, and gives them hands-on experience with relevant
technology. Students are introduced to the drawing, design and
drafting skill sets and the demands of various careers in the
creative and growing design, fabrication and construction industries.
The combination of design and technical concepts helps students
develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communication, organization
and problem solving. In the Star Tech class, students will be
creating blueprints on a board and be introduced to replicating
their board drawings using computer software called Autocad Desktop
2007.
Course Fee: $20
Star Tech
366 Computer Aided Drafting
and Design 1-2
This drafting course, part of the ADDA “Apprentice Drafting
Program at Star Tech,” is a continuation of Drafting
1-2 (Basic Technical Drawing) where drawings “blueprints” are
created using CAD/D software. In this course students will be learning,
through the use of 15 core models, the elements of blueprinting
and 3-D modeling. This course is dual enrolled with Estrella Mountain
Community College for 3 college credits. This course is also available
as an internet course and the necessary software will be installed
on a student’s computer to complete this course as well as
an offline web browser with lessons in multimedia formats. The
software for this course is Autodesk Desktop 2007
Prerequisite(s) may be required. Course Fee: $35
Star Tech
369 Computer Aided Drafting & Design
3-4
This drafting course, part of the ADDA “Apprentice Drafting
Program at Star Tech,” is a continuation of CAD/D2 where
a student explores complex mechanical drawings involving multiple
layers and drawing sets. Students will be introduced to engineering
simple gears in the creation of a hydraulic gear pump. Students
will be introduced to animation using flash and determining whether
the part works. This course is dual enrolled with Estrella Mountain
Community College for 3 college credits. This course is also available
as an internet course and the necessary software will be installed
on a student’s computer to complete this course as well as
an offline web browser with lessons in multimedia formats. The
software for this course is Autodesk desktop 2007. Prerequisite(s)
may be required.
Course Fee: $35
Star Tech
313 Architectural Drafting and
Design 1-2
This course is part of the ADDA “Apprentice Drafting Program
at Star Tech” and includes the preps to the architectural
drafting certification. This course will include the exploration
of residential structures and the basic building codes involved
with these structures. Each student will be creating 7 Plots “Blueprints” of
a 400 square foot survival shelter while learning the art and science
of architecture. Students will use Autodesk Architectural Desktop
2007 to model the structure 3 dimensionally, render with realistic
materials and produce a movie walkthrough. The structure will be
placed in a residential area from a Cadastral map exploring conversions
of latitude, longitude from a surveyor’s degress to the CAD/D
math matrix. Students will also design their own home using Advanced
Revit building systems and manufacturing processes. This course
is dual enrolled with Estrella Mountain Community College for 3
college credits. Co-requisite: geometry.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $25
Star Tech
330 Architectural Drafting and Design 3-4
Architectural Drafting and Design 3-4 is an advanced Architectural Drafting course where a student will design a
home with a minimum of 1200 square feet on a rendered residential site. The students work together to create a
residential map of Springfield, Illinois, pick a lot and begin building on site in reference to sidewalks, entering
road and residential offset requirements. Periodically students will render snapshots of their foundation poured,
their framing being built, etc. Upon completion of the home’s construction and site landscaped they will generate
7 blue prints that will detail their home’s construction. This course is repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite(s) may be required
Course Fee: $25
PVHS
314 Engineering Drafting and Design
1-2
This drafting course, part of the ADDA “Apprentice Drafting
Program at Star Tech”, includes the engineering and math
principles involved in the creation of simple machines and manufacturing
procedures. Students will be creating simple machines, and parts,
that convert rotary motion to lateral motion. Cams and simple gears
will be engineered, modeled, and animated. A unit on sheet metal
developments will be included in this course for HVAC industrial
applications. This course includes electronics and electrical drafting.
There will be a unit on aerodynamics drafting used in aircraft.
This course covers the preps for Mechanical Drafting Certification
with the ADDA. Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2007 software is used.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $15
Star Tech
311 Civil Engineering Drafting
1-2
This Drafting course, part of the ADDA “Apprentice Drafting
Program at Star Tech,” includes the exploration of Civil
Engineering Drafting. Students will learn the history of maps and
map making and detailed studies of state and county maps. They
will be involved in the changes that are made to topography for
everything from housing developments, waterways, dams, airports,
etc. This course includes the preps for Civil Engineering Drafting
Certification.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $25
Star Tech
303 Drafting 1-2 (Intro to Design
Technology 1-2 SMHS)
This introductory level course acquaints students with the fundamentals
of physical design and visual communication and gives them hands-on
experience with relevant technology. It is intended to introduce
them to the drawing, design and drafting skill sets and the demands
of various careers in the creative and growing design, fabrication
and construction industries. The combination of design and technical
concepts helps students develop skills in critical thinking, logic,
communication, organization and problem solving.
Course Fee: $20
SMHS
305 Design Technology: Architectural
3-4
In this project-based intermediate level course, students apply
the fundamentals of design and visual communication introduced
in the previous level to the built environment. Students are challenged
to apply these methods and concepts to create effective architectural
designs and to communicate their design intent through plans, elevations,
sections and 3D models. Architectural projects will require spatial
design, graphic description, rendering and modeling skills that
can be applied toward careers such as drafting, production modeling,
design and illustration among various disciplines within a diverse
industry.
Course Fee: $25
SMHS
306 Design Technology: Architectural
5-6
In this advanced level course, students refine their design skills
to meet increasingly complex requirements and architectural specialties.
Students will further develop their problem solving skills, improve
their sense of design, work within a design team, and explore additional
design disciplines within the industry. Projects may range from
space planning and interiors to buildings, residential and commercial,
sites and details.
Course Fee: $25
SMHS
307 Design Technology: Architectural
7-8
In this advanced level course, students integrate their design
skills when creating effective designs that demonstrate viability,
constructability and communicate visually in print-based and electronic
environments. A final Process Portfolio communicates the student’s
design sense and experience with industry-standard>
technology (in preparation for post-high school experience). This
course may be repeated for credit.
Course Fee: $25
SMHS
315 Metals Manufacturing 1-2
This class is designed to introduce the student to Metals Manufacturing used in aerospace, transportation, and custom manufacturing
fields. Students will explore the machining, quality assurance
and engineering fields and apply this information to hands-on projects.
Course Fee: $20
Star Tech
316 Metals Manufacturing 3-4
This class is designed to build upon knowledge of Metals Manufacturing from the previous course. The student will improve and
apply skills in the fields of machining, quality assurance and/or
engineering to prepare for industry certifications with the National
Institute of Metalworking Skills. Receiving “NIMS” certification
is one of the requirements for interns in the manufacturing field.
Students will be able to specialize in the following areas: Vertical/Horizontal
Bandsaws, Manual Lathe, Manual Mills, Manual Surface Grinding,
Layout & Drill press, Sheet Metal, Process Design, Quality
Assurance and Total Quality management.
Course Fee: $20
Star Tech
312 Metals Manufacturing 5-6
This class is designed to build upon knowledge of Metals Manufacturing from the previous courses. Students will be able to
refine skills in the fields of machining, quality assurance and/or
engineering to prepare for industry certifications with the National
Institute of Metalworking Skills. Receiving “NIMS” certification
is one of the requirements for interns in the manufacturing field.
Students will be able to specialize in the following areas: Vertical/Horizontal
Bandsaws, Manual Lathe, Manual Mills, Manual Surface Grinding,
Layout & Drill press, Sheet Metal, Process Design, Quality
Assurance and Total Quality management. Achieving the “NIMS” level
1 certification and/or learning as an industry intern is the goal
for this course. This course may be repeated for credit.
Course Fee: $20
329 Metals Manufacturing 7-8
This class is designed to build upon knowledge of Metals Manufacturing from the previous course. Students will
continue to build advanced manufacturing skills on independent designed projects/labs. Students will be able to
specialize in the following areas: Vertical/Horizontal Bandsaws, Manual Lathe, Manual Mills, Manual Surface
Grinding, Layout & Drill press, Sheet Metal, Process Design, Quality Assurance and Total Quality Management.
Achieving the “NIMS” (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) level 1 certification, and /or learning as an
industry intern, is the goal for this course. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $20
PVHS
317 Welding 1-2
This course teaches students the basic fundamentals of welding
principals and techniques through both academic assignments and
hands-on instructions and activities. Students are introduced
to shop equipment and tools, and proper procedures and operation.
Oxyacetylene gas welding and cutting, and arc welding are covered
in this class to give students a foundation which they can use
to take more advanced courses and build their skills. Safety
procedures are stressed and eye protection is required.
Course Fee: $15
NCHS, PVHS, Star Tech
319 Welding 3-4
This course is for students who have interest in expanding and
perfecting their knowledge and skills in the field of welding.
Oxyacetylene gas welding and cutting and arc welding are covered
in more detail and students are able to master the various
positions and joints and apply them to projects and practical
uses. Safety is again stressed and eye protection is required.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $20
NCHS, Star Tech
320 Welding 5-6
Welding 5-6 is designed for students who want to continue to expand
their welding skills and learn to work more independently with
a focus on how they can apply their skills to various activities
and vocations. In addition to more advanced practice of oxyacetylene
gas welding and cutting, and arc welding, students are introduced
to MIG welding, TIG welding, and brazing. The more advanced
students will be able to review and hone their skills with
a focus on independent work, projects, and recognize how their
skills can be applied and utilized in the future. Safety is
stressed and eye protection is required. The class provides
instruction in applied technology in both the classroom and
work environments. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $10
Star Tech
328 Welding 7-8
Students will continue to build advanced welding skills on independent designed projects/labs. This course may
be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $20
PVHS, Star Tech
321 Woodworking 1-2
This course includes the safe use of portable and stationary
power equipment, hand tools and general shop safety. Emphasis
is placed on the principles of applied technology in the design
and construction of core and individual projects. Students plan,
design, and construct individual wood projects. Eye protection
is required. Materials required for personal projects are not
included in the lab fee. This class may lead to beginning WoodLinks
professional certification. Students may also apply for scholarship
and compete in design/skill
competitions.
Course Fee: $30
NCHS, PVHS, Star Tech
322 Woodworking 3-4
The student receives instruction in how to build a project from
a full set of individually designed or commercially produced
plans. Shop and equipment safety are stressed, as well as the
principles of applied technology. Woodworking, furniture and
cabinetry taught. Eye protection is required. Advanced Woodlinks
certification is available. Students may apply for scholarships
through AWFS, ACTE and WoodLinks. Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $30
NCHS, PVHS, Star Tech
323 Woodworking 5-6
This applied technology course prepares students to build and finish
wood furniture and cabinets. Instruction includes such areas
as blueprint reading, joint construction, finishing procedures
and mass production. Students learn how to build projects with
the use of industrial-type equipment. Students will build individual
and group projects. Eye protection required. Prerequisite(s)
may be required.
Course Fee: $30
Star Tech
324 Woodworking 7-8
Students will continue to build advanced woodworking skills on
independent designed projects/labs. Recognized
industry certifications are available at this level. This course
may be repeated for credit.
Course Fee: $30
Star Tech
325 Graphic Design
1-2
This introductory level course acquaints students with the fundamentals
of graphic design/visual communication and gives them hands on
experience with relevant technology to prepare them to consider
pursuing careers in the creative and growing visual communication
industry. The combination of visual art and technical concepts
helps students develop skills in critical thinking, logic, communication,
organization and problem solving.
Course Fee: $25
NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS
326 Graphic Design 3-4
In this project-based intermediate level course, students apply
the fundamentals of graphic design/visual
communication introduced in the previous level. Students are challenged
to apply these methods and concepts to create effective designs
for clients’ communication needs. This program prepares students
for careers as prepress designers, production artists, graphic
designers and multimedia designers within a diverse industry. Instructors
who are qualified will present the opportunity for dual enrolled
credit.
Course Fee: $25
NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS
350 Graphic Design 5-6
In this advanced level course, students refine their design skills.
Students will further develop their problem solving skills,
strong creative sense, understanding of design and explore
roles within a design team. Designers work on everything from
illustrations, tag lines, animated logos, digital imaging,
website design, and advertising layouts for clients. Instructors
who are qualified will present the opportunity for dual enrolled
credit.
Course Fee: $35
NCHS, PNHS, SMHS, Star Tech
367 Graphic Design 7-8
In this expert level course, students integrate their design skills
when creating effective designs that communicate visually in
print-based, electronic and animated environments. A final
process portfolio communicates the graduate’s design
sense and experience with industry-standard technology in preparation
for post-high school experience. Instructors who are qualified
will present the opportunity for dual enrolled credit. This
course may be
repeated for credit.
Course Fee: $35
NCHS, PNHS, SMHS, Star Tech
627 Photography
1-2
Photography 1-2 introduces the student to the mechanics and use
of the camera, elements of design and various photographic techniques.
Emphasis is on digital imaging and manipulation and may consider
wet lab procedures. Equipment is available for student use. Both
the artistic and technical aspects of photography are
addressed.
Course Fee: $50
HHS, NCHS, PNHS, PVHS, SMHS
628 Photography 3-4
This is the next course for the career-minded photography student.
Emphasis is on advanced camera work, commercial aspects of photography,
and photography as art. Current trends and the work of contemporary
photographers are studied. Equipment is available for student
use. Prerequisite(s) may be required. Course Fee: $50
HHS, NCHS, PNHS, PVHS, SMHS
636 Photography 5-6
Designed for the third year career-minded photo student, the advanced
photo curriculum emphasizes photography as an art form as well
as the commercial aspects. A professional studio with state of
the art equipment is available for student use. Each student
will complete a portfolio of their year's work. Prerequisite(s)
may be required. Course Fee: $50 HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS
638 Photography 7-8
The advanced photo curriculum places an emphasis on digital darkroom
techniques for correction and enhancing images and software and
hardware color management. Current trends and the work of contemporary
photographers are studied. Each student will complete a portfolio
of their year's work. This course offers time for extended work
on individual projects and working beyond the classroom. This
course may be repeated for credit.
Course fee: $50
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, SMHS
143 Photojournalism-Digital
This course is for the career minded photo student. Students produce
the photo images for the school’s ublications, as well
as special programs and organizations on campus. Work concentrates
on capturing the events of the school year as digital images
and includes modern photojournalism techniques.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $50
HHS
065 Desktop Publishing 1-2
This course will introduce students to the fast growing industry
of desktop publishing. Industry standard graphics and desktop
publishing software will be used to develop skills in the areas
of layout, design, pre-press procedures, graphic design, copy
writing and digital image manipulation. This is a project based
program and emphasis is placed on developing skills for careers
in the fields of graphic design, publishing and media
communications.
HHS, PNHS
066 Desktop Publishing 3-4
This course will allow students to gain mastery in using desktop
publishing and graphic software that is used in the publishing
industry. Students will gain experience in the areas of layout,
design, pre-press procedures, graphic design and digital image
manipulation. This is a project based program and emphasis is
placed on advanced copy writing and design skills. The business,
marketing and legal aspects of publication/media will be explored.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
HHS, PNHS
067 Desktop Publishing 5-6
This course is for those students who are experienced desktop publishers
and proficient with graphic design software that is used in the
publishing industry. Students will refine skills in the areas
of layout, design, pre-press procedures, graphic design and digital
image manipulation. This is a project based program and student’s
advanced copy writing and design skills will be used to design
and develop products for real customers. Emphasis is placed on
individual portfolio and resume development. Prerequisite(s)
may be required.
HHS, PNHS
331 Magazine Production 1-2
Ever wonder what it would be like to be on the staff of a magazine like Sports Illustrated or Seventeen? Find out!
Magazine Production offers the chance to be a real magazine staff member. Design magazine spreads, write
articles, set-up photo shoots, design ads for high end advertisers and see your work in print. Magazine
Production is open to all who have completed Journalism or Desktop Publishing 1-2. Start your career in
publishing today – check out all of the publications classes offered at Horizon High School and join the fast track
to becoming a real magazine staff member.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $5
HHS
145 Publications Leadership
This course is for students who desire to serve in a leadership
position on the school’s publications staffs. Students
will serve in the positions of editor, business manager, managing
editor, section editor etc. Emphasis is placed on personnel management
and motivation, budgeting and financial responsibility, marketing
and sales, ethical and legal journalism practices and leadership.
Advanced instruction in the areas of graphic design, layout and
prepress procedures will be stressed. Prerequisite(s) may be
required.
HHS
631 Television
Production 1-2
In this course students will have the opportunity to work in a
professional TV studio. Students will learn how to operate cameras,
do sound mixing, create special effects, edit material, write scripts,
and a variety of other skills related to television production.
(Does not meet Fine Arts graduation requirement or admission to
Arizona universities requirement) Course Fee: $30
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS
632 Television Production 3-4
This course is designed for skilled students who may be interested
in a career in TV/video. Course work will emphasize quick paced
production including time lines and field assignments. Students
need to have ample time outside of school for field assignments,
which are required. This is designed as a co-curricular class.
(Does not meet Fine Arts graduation requirement or admission
to Arizona universities requirement) Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $30
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS
633 Television Production 5-6
This course is designed for advanced students interested in a career
in audio or video production. Course work will emphasize quick
paced production including time lines, field assignments, live
productions, and individually designed projects. Students need
to have ample time outside of school for field assignments, which
will be required. (Does not meet Fine Arts graduation requirement
or admission to Arizona universities requirement) Course fee:
$30
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS
635 Television Production 7-8
The goals of this course are to further students’ technical
media skills as well as enhance their writing, planning, and leadership
skills. The program allows students to challenge themselves as
they build upon the fundamentals of newsgathering, script writing,
equipment usage and media production. Students acquire marketable
skills and academic responsibility through hands-on video projects.
This course may be repeated for credit. (Does not meet Fine Arts
graduation requirement or admission to Arizona universities requirement)
Prerequisite(s) may be required. Course fee: $30
HHS, NCHS, PNHS, PVHS, SMHS
380 Introduction
to Engineering Design
This is a course that teaches problem-solving skills using a design
development process. Models of product solutions are created, analyzed
and communicated using Autodesk Inventor modeling computer design
software. The course covers the role of an engineer, design process,
product design, designing as an engineer and product analysis,
and improvement.
HHS, SMHS
381 Principles of Engineering
This is a course that helps students understand the field of engineering
and engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems
and manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers
and technicians use math, science and technology in an engineering
problem solving process to benefit people. The course also includes
concerns about social and political consequences of technological
change.
382 Digital Electronics 1-2
In this course, students use computer simulations to learn about the logic of electronics as they design and test
digital circuitry before the actual construction of circuits and devices. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s) may be required.
Course Fee: $25
HHS, PVH
345 Industrial Cooperative
Education (I.C.E.) Drafting, Graphics/Photography, TV Production,
Automotives, Woodworking, Metals Manufacturing, Welding, Agriscience/Biotechnology Co-op
346 Industrial Cooperative Education (I.C.E.) Drafting, Graphics/Photography,
TV Production, Automotives, Woodworking, Manufacturing
Technology,Metals Manufacturing, Welding, On-the-Job Training (OJT)
This is an on-the-job training program for seniors interested
in drafting, graphic arts, photography, television production,
automotives, automotive collision industry, woodworking, welding,
metals manufacturing. Students
are employed approximately 15 hours a week in paid part-time
jobs through cooperation of the school and the business community.
Students receive two credits for participation in the class,
the work experience and student organization activities. The
class provides instruction in applied technology in both the
classroom and work environments. The student must be a senior
and at least 16 years old. Students must provide their own transportation
to their jobs. Students must have two credits in the program
area before taking Co-op.
Course Fee: $10
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS, Star Tech
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