CONSTRUCTION

Construction 10

Carpentry 20-30

Design & Building Construction 20-30

Students start in this program with Construction 10.

This introductory course has students working initially with hand tools and leads to working safely and competently with power tools.

5 projects will be completed that help them decide their future path into the Carpentry or the Construction stream.

Carpentry is an exploration and acquisition of skills in fine woodworking (cabinetry).

The Construction stream further develops their knowledge of building industry (homes) along with some limited exploration of electrical and home efficiency experiences.

Construction Modules

Solid Stock Fabrication
Project Management
Turning Operations
Floor and Wall Systems
Advanced Roof Systems
Frame and Panel Construction
Door and Drawer Construction
Energy Efficient Housing

Career Connections

The skills that students can acquire through this program will give them very relevant skills and experiences to help them decide whether they want to pursue further studies in the trades.

Through the years, many former graduates have found themselves working in a variety of trades.

They maintain their connections to McNally and are actively involved in recruiting from this program.

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Communication Technology 10

Graphic Arts 20-30

Photography 20-30

Communication Technology 10 sets up students to try several different disciplines in various fields.

Following successful completion of Communication Technology 10, students are eligible to specialize in areas such as Graphic Arts, Photography, and Videography.

Students gain skills in a wide variety of areas applicable to many different career paths.

Projects include designing visual compositions in physical and digital media, and filming and editing videos.

Potential Communication Technology Modules

Client Services
Digital Processing
Film & Media Production
Graphic Design
Photography
Printing & Pressing

Career Connections

This is a great place to start if you’re interested in continuing in a communication-related field where you get to work with the newest technology.

Graduates of this program can go onto career pathways in graphic design, film & TV, photography, web design, and industrial design!

TECHNOLOGY LAB

Computing Science 10-20-30

Robotics 20-30

Our Technology Lab course blends computing science, robotics, and industrial design together into one flexible learning environment. We offer Computing Science at the 10, 20 and 30 level, with IB programming available at the 20 and 30 levels. Robotics is available at the 20 and 30 levels; students interested in robotics in grade 10 should take Computing Science 10.

These courses are designed so students with no experience can start with the basics and progress in different fields within computing science and technology studies. Each course has required modules, but also some electives for students to pursue the areas they are passionate about.

Our technology courses teach computational thinking, technical skills, and proficiency across multiple programming languages, with an emphasis on Python. Video game development using Godot, robotics programming using C++ or Java, and data science using artificial intelligence are common specializations. Robotics specialists can also diversify into industrial design using 3-D printing, laser cutting, and electronics.

Com Sci / Robotics Modules

Structured Programming
Procedural Programming
Object-oriented Programming
Data Structures
Files & File Systems
Second-Language Programming
Iterative & Recursive Algorithms
Robotics
Robotics Programming
Electro-assembly
3-D Design
Self-directed Projects

Taking five Computing Science 30 modules can count as a 30-level science course for university admission.

Career Connections

Computing Science is a field that is increasingly interconnected with all others. Learning about the different impacts of computers and building computational thinking skills are a huge advantage in many career pathways.

Graduates of this program can go on to career pathways in:

Computing Science
Computer Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Information Systems & Entrepreneurship
Web Development
Information Technology
Software Engineering
Video Game Development
Bioinformatics
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Cognitive Science
Robotics Engineering
Mechatronics

FILM STUDIES

Film and Media Arts 15-25-35

Students will explore media arts, film genre, technique, theory, history, and world cinema, create their own films and build a portfolio. By learning within a studio environment, students engage in authentic artistic practice, creation alongside other artists, and become members of an artistic community.

Career Connections

Students in this pathway may pursue careers such as:

Animator
Art Director
Camera Operator
Director
Director of Photography (DP)
Film and Television
Producer
Production Designer
Screenwriter

FOODS

Foods 10-20-30

In Foods Studies students work and learn together to make a variety of Food items with the necessary nutritional theory and background learning taught.

In Foods 10 students cook every other day as there is a great deal of theory.

Students learn basic cooking working toward Meal Planning by the end of semester.

Foods 20 and 30 grows on this learning as students explore global food influences and considers the economic and environmental costs of various food choices.

Foods 30 shifts to a future thinking and entrepreneurial focus as students learn and practice the necessary skills to run their own food based business.

Foods Modules

Food Basics
Contemporary Baking
Meal Planning
Farm To Table
Grains, Legumes, Nuts and Seeds
Milk Products and Eggs
Cakes and Pastry
Bread Products
International Cuisine
Vegetables and Fruits
Advanced Soups and Sauces
Safe Food Handling
Creative Baking
Entertaining with Food
Food Entrepreneur

Career Connections

By completing even 2 levels of Foods Studies, students will gain enough skill to become confident home cooks and understand the basics of food budgeting and making grocery dollars stretch as far as possible.

In Foods 30s, students explore the necessary information and skills to run a small pop up Food Based business and will be set up to have an understanding of how to cost and price items.

By completing the full 3 year program, students would be well set up to attend Culinary Arts at NAIT.

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology 20/30

Psychology 20 is an introductory survey course covering personality, intelligence, development, biopsychology, sensation & perception, learning & memory, clinical psychology and mental health.

Psychology 30 delves into the practice of social science research, ethics, and statistics, with students completing their own psychological experiments. A short course in applied sociology rounds out the semester.

Students are required to commit to academic research readings and formal presentations.

Career Connections

Students in this pathway are likely to pursue careers in:

Psychologist
Therapist
Social worker
Counselor
Nursing
Human resource manager
Teacher
Research
Media & Marketing

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

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