Students graduating from Markville Secondary School who have successfully completed six full credits in Technological Studies will receive a Certificate of Endorsement in Technological Studies from the Ministry of Education.
Exploring Technologies, Grade 9, Open (TIJ1O)
This course gives students the opportunity to "sample" each area of Technological Education: Communications, Technological Design & Woodworking. Students will "rotate" through three different teachers, each who specializes in a specific area of technology. By the end of the course, students will have experienced each area and will have completed projects from three different disciplines within technology. Students will discover the technological and computer concepts they will need in order to design, develop, and build usable products or to deliver services, as well as to pursue further technological studies.
Prerequisite: None
Communications Technology, Grade 10, Open (TGJ2O)
This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of graphic design, photography, video and audio production and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as editing photos, creating print media, making videos, developing animations and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology. Project enhancement options will be available to students in this course.
Prerequisite: None
Technological Design, Grade 10, Open (TDJ2O)
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 as they assess products and/or processes using appropriate hand tools/equipment, techniques, and strategies. Student projects may include residential designs, bridges, robotic arms, pens, or other products. Project enhancement options will be available to students in this course.
Prerequisite: None
Computer Technology, Grade 10, Open (TEJ2O)
This course introduces students to computer systems, networking, and interfacing, as
well as electronics and robotics. Students will assemble, repair, and configure computers
with various types of operating systems and application software. Students will build
small electronic circuits and write computer programs to control simple peripheral devices
or robots. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal
issues, and will learn about secondary and postsecondary pathways and career opportunities in computer technology.
Prerequisite: None
Communications Technology: Video and Audio
Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TGJ3M)
This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include video, and movie production; radio and audio production; photography; digital imaging; and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues and explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields. Project enhancement options will be available to students in this course.
Prerequisite: None
Communications Technology: Print and Graphic Communications
Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TGG3M)
In this course graphic design remains the focus of study as layout, design and photography are taught. Students will be introduced to multi-media production as well as computer-generated animations, and graphical information displays. The students will publish their work in a variety medias. The knowledge and skills they will develop will provide a basis for careers in areas such as publishing, advertising, print production, animation, photography, and journalism. Project enhancement options will be available to students in this course.
Prerequisite: None
Technological Design: Architectural Design
Grade 11, University/College (TDA 3M)
In this course architecture remains the focus of study while introducing the fundamentals of interior design. Students will create floor plans, elevation drawings as well as perspective drawings. Students will also explore projects that involve 3D modeling, graphic design and mechanical design. Students will also build realistic scale model homes as they develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to technological design. Project enhancement options will be available to students in this course.
Prerequisite: None
Custom Woodworking, Workplace Preparation (TWJ3E)
This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to cabinet making and furniture making. Students will gain practical experience using a variety of the materials, tools, equipment, and joinery techniques associated with custom woodworking. Students will learn to create and interpret technical drawings and will plan, design, and fabricate projects. They will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the woodworking industry, and explore apprenticeships, postsecondary training, and career opportunities in the field that may be pursued directly after graduation. Project enhancement options will be available to students in this course.
Prerequisite: None
Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TEJ3M)
This course examines computer systems and control of external devices. Students will assemble computers and small networks by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software. Students will develop knowledge and skills in electronics, robotics, programming, and networks, and will build systems that use computer programs and interfaces to control and/or respond to external devices. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and will learn about college and university programs leading to careers in computer engineering.
Prerequisite: None
Technological Design: Architectural Design
Grade 12, University/College (TDA 4M)
In this course students will work with advanced 3D modelling software to create detailed building plans as well as studying interior, mechanical and industrial design. Students will also work with various software packages including AutoCAD and graphic design software to market their work as well as explore career opportunities and the postsecondary education and training requirements for them. Project enhancement options will be available to students in this course.
Prerequisite: Technological Design, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Communications Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TGJ4M)
This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of film making as well as video for television and web based broadcasting. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; photography; digital imaging; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment.
Prerequisite: Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TEJ4M)
This course extends students’ understanding of computer systems and computer interfacing with external devices. Students will assemble computer systems by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software, and will learn more about fundamental concepts of electronics, robotics, programming, and networks. Students will examine environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and explore postsecondary pathways leading to careers in computer engineering and related fields.
Prerequisite: Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Custom Woodworking, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation (TWJ4E)
This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills related to the planning, design, and construction of cabinets and furniture for residential and/or commercial projects. Students will gain further experience in the safe use of common woodworking materials, tools, equipment, finishes, and hardware, and will learn about the entrepreneurial skills needed to establish and operate a custom woodworking business. Students will also expand their awareness of health and safety issues and environmental and societal issues related to woodworking, and will explore career opportunities that may be pursued directly after graduation. Project enhancement options will be available to students in this course.
Prerequisite: Custom Woodworking, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation