STEAM Design
Course Information
6500 STEAM Design 1 Exploring 6500C STEAM Design 1 Exploring (CB Cyber Course)* (9 Weeks, .5 Credit) Grades 9-12 This introductory Science, Technology, ENGINEERING, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) Design, 9 Weeks course invites students to explore design and engineering in a project-based setting. Traditional drafting tables and tools will complement modern computerized technology like CAD software, laser cutter, vinyl cutter and advanced 3D printers, giving students experience in both manual and digital design methods and outputs. Project examples include scale model building through the application of residential architectural and engineering design principles as well as smaller design and digitally fabricated projects. Emphasizing the engineering design process, problem-solving, creativity and developing technical skills, the course provides a foundation in manual design, digital design, building information management (BIM), and model building while furthering their technological literacy from middle school within the expanded STEAM framework. Students who complete STEAM Design 1 Exploring 9 weeks with a C or better can take STEAM Design 2. *Please note that Course 6560C is the Cyber version of STEAM Design 1 Exploring and features only digital content of the course. Students who choose the Cyber version of STEAM Design 1 Exploring, 6560C DO NOT move to STEAM Design 2 and will need to take STEAM Design 1 Exploring OR STEAM Design 1.
6510 STEAM Design 1 (18 Weeks, 1.0 Credit) Grades 9-12 This expanded, introductory Science, Technology, ENGINEERING, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) Design, 18 Weeks course invites students to experience design and engineering in a project-based setting. Traditional drafting tables and tools will complement modern computerized technology like CAD software, laser cutter, vinyl cutter and advanced 3D printers, giving students experience in both manual and digital design methods and outputs. Project examples include scale model building through the application of residential architectural and engineering design principles as well as smaller design and digitally fabricated projects. Emphasizing engineering design and problem-solving process, creativity, and developing technical skills, this longer course provides a foundation in manual design, digital design, building information management (BIM), and model building while furthering their technological literacy from middle school within the expanded STEAM framework. Students who complete STEAM Design 1, 18 weeks with a C or better can take STEAM Design 2.
6520 STEAM Design 2 (18 Weeks, 1.0 Credit) Grades 10-12 Building on the foundations of STEAM Design 1 Exploring, 9 Weeks OR STEAM Design 1, 18 Weeks, this course challenges students to apply and expand their design skills through more advanced projects. Students will deepen their proficiency with CAD and BIM software with precision drafting, slicing, vector generation, and technical drawing, while integrating advanced methods and use of the vinyl cutter, laser cutter, and 3D printer to create innovative designs and models. Emphasis is placed on design thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving as students move from guided assignments to more independent design challenges with scale model building through application of commercial architectural and engineering design principles. This course encourages students to produce original project solutions, preparing them for advanced study in engineering and design as they reach a higher understanding of technological literacy. Students who complete STEAM Design 2, 18 weeks with a C or better can take STEAM Design 3.
6530 STEAM Design 3 (18 Weeks 1.0 Credit) Grades 10-12 In this advanced course, students take greater ownership of the design process, moving from concept development to fully realized prototypes. Using CAD software, drafting tools, and equipment from STEAM Design 2, students will complete independent and collaborative projects that emphasize innovation, precision, and realworld application. Projects are more open-ended to encourage students to apply creativity, problem-solving, and technical expertise to design solutions. STEAM Design 3 encourages innovation, leadership, and portfolio-ready project development to prepare students for after school real world experiences in STEAM career and education pathways. Please note: STEAM Design 3 is available for students in grades 10, 11, and 12.