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CTE Courses at CHS

(Career and Technical Education)

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Digital Production & Audio Engineering Program - Mr. Nathan Ingram

- Digital Production and Audio Engineering I is a program that teaches students how to create Music Production (Beats) using FL Studio.

-The course is Full Year

- Students learn how to create drum patterns, compose melodies, sample and use mixing effects using the software and A.I. Technology.

- Project Examples:

- Follow-up Courses: Digital Production & Audio Engineering II (Pro Tools Live Recording), Digital Production & Audio Engineering III (Full Album / Podcasting )

- ningram@collsk12.org

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TV Production - Ms. Danielle Riggio-Armano

- Course Description: Basics of producing media content for television. The history of media and production technology. Students will demonstrate the ability to work independently and cooperatively.

- Full Year Course : First Semester: History of Radio and TV Production/Second Semester: Video Production

- Topics: Social Media History and Communication, Radio History and Recording Industry, Television Industry, Television Programming

-Skills: Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro, Scriptwriting and Storyboarding

- Project Examples: Radiocast, Television Sitcoms Research and Presentation, Commercial Production, Man-on-the Street Video

- Follow-up Courses in Pathway: TV2: Digital ENG Production, TV3: Studio and EFP Production , TV4: Newsmagazine, Live NEws and Film PRoductions

- Contact Information: darmano@gmail.com

*Trips to NYC and Los Angeles, California, Participation in the PAWSTV Club

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Construction Technology

Construction Technology provides training in building trades, including carpentry, masonry, electrical, and plumbing systems. This programs also focuses on OSHA safety standards, blueprint reading, building codes, and sustainable practices for residential or commercial construction. Students often enter roles in construction management or skilled trades.

This is a full year course that possesses three levels: Construction Technology 1 and 2 followed up by Honors Construction Management / Technology.

For more information, contact any high school guidance counselor

Construction Technology is located in the high school above the gymnasium in room 220. Mr. Rozzelle

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Introduction to Engineering Design - Mr. Joseph Brescia

- This course allows students to explore the Design Process and career opportunities in Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering utilizing the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum. Students will design and 3D models using CAD software, create working prototypes using the laser and 3D printers, and then test their ideas. For each career areas students will be introduced to terminology, safe operating practices, proper equipment usage, and testing procedures.

- Full Year Course - 5 credits

- Dual Credit

- Topics/Skills Covered

- Engineering Design Process

- 3D Design and Prototyping

- Electronics and Coding

- Material Testing

- Physics, Trigonometry, Biomechanics, etc.

- Tools, Machines, and Fabrication

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Introduction to Engineering Design - Mr. Brescia

- Project Examples

- Carnival Game

- LEGO Set

- VEX Robot

- 3D Charm

- Invention/Innovation

- Automata

- Engineering Pathway

- Intro to Engineering -> Principles of Engineering -> Aerospace -> Civil Engineering/Architecture

- Contact Information - Instagram:

- jbrescia@collsk12.org - @collingswoodhsengineering

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Introduction to Business/Business Law - Mr. McRory

- Introduction to Business: This course allows students to be introduced to business concepts such as: how to start a business, how to be an entrepreneur, what is means to be a consumer, and the way that all your favorites businesses work!

- Half year course - First half of the year

- Topics/Skills covered: Business Ownerships, Money Values, How to be a smart consumer, & money saving techniques.

- Projects - Resume Writing, Shark Tank, Business Simulations, & Talking to real companies

- Next: Sports Marketing & Entertainment or Entrepreneurship

- kmcrory@collsk12.org

- Business Law: This course teaches students about the laws that go into effect for businesses, consumers, and employees. We also cover contractual law, and many other important pieces of legislation.

- Half year course - Second half after Intro to business

- Topics/Skills covered: Contractual law, regulatory agencies, financing, credit cards, investing.

- Projects - applying for jobs, business simulations, debates, Shark Tank, & financial literacy projects.

- Next - Sports Marketing & Entertainment or Entrepreneurship

- kmcrory@collsk12.org

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Introduction to Business/Business Law - Mr. McRory