This course is designed for students who wish to explore the communication field. Using project-driven and a hands-on approach, students will apply practical skills in design elements and principles, computer graphics, digital photography, and the understanding of good layout and design techniques. Greater emphasis will be placed on digital video production. Students will also be exposed to industry standards and career opportunities. All students will develop a digital video portfolio for their final project.

The grade ten communications course outcome will be evaluated using self and teacher evaluations. A rubric will be provided for each assessment.

This is an open course although prior experience in TGJ2O is recommended. This course is designed for students who wish to continue their studies in communication technology and/or explore the communication field. Using a hands-on approach, students will further develop their skills in computer graphics, digital photography, and will increase their understanding of good layout and design techniques. Students will also be introduced to web design, and animation. The emphasis in this course will be placed on web site design. Students will also be exposed to industry standards and career opportunities. All students will develop a web site portfolio for their final project.

The grade eleven communications course outcome will be evaluated using self and teacher evaluations. A rubric will be provided for each assessment.

The grade twelve communications course outcome will be evaluated using self and teacher evaluations. A rubric will be provided for each assessment.

This course requires students to build projects and to learn service procedures related to different modes of transportation. Students will learn about support systems for transporting people and products; measurement systems and methods; the analysis, design, and construction of a system to convert and make practical use of energy; the function of major vehicle system components; the impact of transportation systems on the environment; communication skills; and transportation-related careers.

This course examines the infrastructure required for the operation of land, air, and/or marine vehicles. Students will design, construct, and modify vehicles, and apply safe work practices and procedures using current technology. They will also develop effective communication and teamwork skills when developing solutions to managing vehicle support systems; investigate the educational requirements for career opportunities in the transportation sector; and analyse the impact of transportation technology on society and the environment.

Prerequisite: None

This course examines alternative modes of mass transit to enable students to develop the specialized knowledge and skills required to work with sophisticated land, air, and/or marine vehicles and transportation systems. Students will solve problems related to vehicles and transportation systems; examine transportation-related issues such as energy conversion, power transfer, control systems, and environmental and societal impact; and investigate the educational requirements of career opportunities in the transportation sector.

Prerequisite: Transportation Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation