GRADE 8 ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ART METAL 8
Art Metal 8 is a metal working course similar to Metal 8/9, except with the focus on artistic projects. Students will explore design and production in various metals from an artistic point of view. Students will acquire skills using machines and hand tools safely and competently. Topics covered may include: introduction to welding and brazing, forging and wrought iron, lost wax and sand casting, chainmail, and etched glass.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 8
Drafting and Design 8 is an introductory course to drafting and design skills. Students will be introduced to manual drafting (pencil on paper) as well as CAD (Computer Animated Drafting). This course is a great introduction to current technology that incorporates these drafting components. Students will be introduced to various CNC equipment such as a CNC router, CNC plasma cutter, vinyl cutter,laser engraver, 3-D printing and sublimation printing. Introduction to the design process will also be a key component of the course as well. The aim of this course is for young students to become competent with the specialized equipment that CSS incorporates into its Tech Ed curriculum.
DRAMA 8
This course is an introduction to the stage: its space and use. Skills will be developed through games, improvisation, script based activities, pantomime and vocalization techniques. Students will explore the daily life of the teen, the world stage and the absurd. Your imagination is the limit. Students will be able to use creative processes to create and respond to the arts.
FOODS 8
Kitchen safety and nutrition are the foundation of this course. Students will learn cooking basics so they can get creative in the kitchen at home. The Farm to School program is part of this course. Elements of garden preparation, planting, maintenance, harvest, preservation and cooking will be taught, depending on the season the course runs in.
GUITAR/MUSIC 8
Guitar is a one-term course covering the basics of the instrument and an application of essential music fundamentals. Students will learn the basics of playing guitar at a beginning level through studying tablature, music notation, and chord symbols. The history of the guitar along with a study of its respective musical styles (genres) including classical, flamenco, blues, jazz, country, and rock will also be covered in this course. The main objective of this course is to create an enhanced appreciation for music through playing the guitar.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 8
This course is designed to empower students by developing the skills they need to become independent learners. Whether you are interested in pursuing an academic or a technical career, this course will give you the foundation necessary to become a successful learner. Among other skills, students will learn sound practices in time management, collaboration, project development, communication, research, and digital media production. The successful completion of this course will give students opportunities to enroll in a wide variety of elective courses throughout their high school career. As a backdrop to practicing these skills, students will choose a subject that is of interest to them.
METALWORK 8
This course is an introduction to metalwork. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools such as hack saws, files, snips and punches, as well as, benders, breaks, and shears. Power tools such as drills, grinders and welders will also be explored. Basic design and operation of the CNC plasma cutter will also be introduced/explored.
TEXTILES 8
The emphasis of this course is garment care, hand and machine construction of textile items, producing and repairing textile items, using patterns and instructions, and using colour in design and creativity. Textile refers to cloth fabric, yarn/wool, and embroidery cotton. In order to succeed in this course students will have to complete three projects that demonstrate their ability in the above areas. At lease two of those projects must be completed on a sewing machine but the student may choose to complete one of them by hand sewing, knitting, or embroidery. Students may complete additional projects if there is sufficient time. Students must provide their own materials and supplies, after consulting with their teacher.
VISUAL ART 8
This is an introductory course to the Elements of Art developed through drawing, paint, and sculpture. A focus on the seven elements, colour theory, and additive art, including pinch pot, slab and coil construction in clay. We will be learning to see what is there and not what our brains like to think is there. Students will be able to use creative processes to create and respond to the arts.
WOODWORK 8
This course is an introduction to woodwork. Design, layout, production, and finishing of basic woodworking projects will be explored. Basic operation of many user-friendly machines such as scroll saw, drill press, bandsaw, lathe, disc and drum sanders will be used. Basic design and operation of the CNC router will also be introduced/explored.
Art Metal 8 is a metal working course similar to Metal 8/9, except with the focus on artistic projects. Students will explore design and production in various metals from an artistic point of view. Students will acquire skills using machines and hand tools safely and competently. Topics covered may include: introduction to welding and brazing, forging and wrought iron, lost wax and sand casting, chainmail, and etched glass.
DRAFTING AND DESIGN 8
Drafting and Design 8 is an introductory course to drafting and design skills. Students will be introduced to manual drafting (pencil on paper) as well as CAD (Computer Animated Drafting). This course is a great introduction to current technology that incorporates these drafting components. Students will be introduced to various CNC equipment such as a CNC router, CNC plasma cutter, vinyl cutter,laser engraver, 3-D printing and sublimation printing. Introduction to the design process will also be a key component of the course as well. The aim of this course is for young students to become competent with the specialized equipment that CSS incorporates into its Tech Ed curriculum.
DRAMA 8
This course is an introduction to the stage: its space and use. Skills will be developed through games, improvisation, script based activities, pantomime and vocalization techniques. Students will explore the daily life of the teen, the world stage and the absurd. Your imagination is the limit. Students will be able to use creative processes to create and respond to the arts.
FOODS 8
Kitchen safety and nutrition are the foundation of this course. Students will learn cooking basics so they can get creative in the kitchen at home. The Farm to School program is part of this course. Elements of garden preparation, planting, maintenance, harvest, preservation and cooking will be taught, depending on the season the course runs in.
GUITAR/MUSIC 8
Guitar is a one-term course covering the basics of the instrument and an application of essential music fundamentals. Students will learn the basics of playing guitar at a beginning level through studying tablature, music notation, and chord symbols. The history of the guitar along with a study of its respective musical styles (genres) including classical, flamenco, blues, jazz, country, and rock will also be covered in this course. The main objective of this course is to create an enhanced appreciation for music through playing the guitar.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 8
This course is designed to empower students by developing the skills they need to become independent learners. Whether you are interested in pursuing an academic or a technical career, this course will give you the foundation necessary to become a successful learner. Among other skills, students will learn sound practices in time management, collaboration, project development, communication, research, and digital media production. The successful completion of this course will give students opportunities to enroll in a wide variety of elective courses throughout their high school career. As a backdrop to practicing these skills, students will choose a subject that is of interest to them.
METALWORK 8
This course is an introduction to metalwork. Students will learn how to safely use various hand tools such as hack saws, files, snips and punches, as well as, benders, breaks, and shears. Power tools such as drills, grinders and welders will also be explored. Basic design and operation of the CNC plasma cutter will also be introduced/explored.
TEXTILES 8
The emphasis of this course is garment care, hand and machine construction of textile items, producing and repairing textile items, using patterns and instructions, and using colour in design and creativity. Textile refers to cloth fabric, yarn/wool, and embroidery cotton. In order to succeed in this course students will have to complete three projects that demonstrate their ability in the above areas. At lease two of those projects must be completed on a sewing machine but the student may choose to complete one of them by hand sewing, knitting, or embroidery. Students may complete additional projects if there is sufficient time. Students must provide their own materials and supplies, after consulting with their teacher.
VISUAL ART 8
This is an introductory course to the Elements of Art developed through drawing, paint, and sculpture. A focus on the seven elements, colour theory, and additive art, including pinch pot, slab and coil construction in clay. We will be learning to see what is there and not what our brains like to think is there. Students will be able to use creative processes to create and respond to the arts.
WOODWORK 8
This course is an introduction to woodwork. Design, layout, production, and finishing of basic woodworking projects will be explored. Basic operation of many user-friendly machines such as scroll saw, drill press, bandsaw, lathe, disc and drum sanders will be used. Basic design and operation of the CNC router will also be introduced/explored.
