ADST 11
Courses in Applied Design, Skills & Technologies (ADST) invite students to harness creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning through flexible learning pathways tailored to varied student interests and goals, blending traditional trades and business skills with emerging technologies and Indigenous perspectives. By engaging in practical, real-world projects, ADST courses explore individual passions while building a foundation for future pathways in arts, technology, trades, and innovation.
| Area of Study | Course Name | Course Description | Credits |
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| Business Education | Marketing and Promotion 11 | Interested in starting your own business? This course will support you from the ground up - coming up with your unique, viable business idea, evaluating if it is financially reasonable, and explore the process of successfully starting it up! Throughout the course students will reflect on, evaluate, and adjust their plan accordingly, recognizing that patience and perseverance are required as they plan their business. | 4 |
| Accounting 11 | Students will explore bookkeeping and accounting through self-paced instruction and practice. | 4 | |
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Tourism 11 |
For students interested in a career in tourism (including ski/snowboard guides, hospitality professionals, and museum interpreters), this course provides students with both transferable skills and employability skills and a foundation for workplace training in the many sectors of the tourism industry. | 4 | |
| Home Economics | Culinary Arts 11 | In this course, students explore the artistic side of food preparation. They will look at the different styles and presentation methods for food, and learn the secrets behind creating tasty, delicious meals that intrigue the palate. Safe handling, proper use of tools and equipment, ingredients, cooking methods, and presentation will be covered, and students are strongly encouraged to pursue their Foodsafe Level 1. |
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| Interpersonal and Family Relationships 11 | In this individualized course students will pursue their personal interests while exploring the factors involved in interpersonal relationships. Students will discover the components of healthy relationships and will use a human-centered approach to address social challenges. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals. | 4 | |
| Textiles 11 | In this individualized course students will pursue their personal design interests by adapting available tools and technologies for a purpose of personal interest. Students will explore symbolism and the use of symbols in textile prints and designs. Resources and third-party services will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals. | 4 | |
| Food Studies 11 | In this individualized course students will pursue their personal interests while exploring meal design and elements of meal preparation. Students taking this course will explore components of recipe development and modification. Resources will be carefully selected to meet the students needs and goals. | 4 | |
| Information and Communication Technology |
Computer Information Systems 11 | For students who are new to personal computer use, this course walks students through the basics of a wide range of topics related to computers and information technology. | 4 |
| Media Design 11 | From animation to photo manipulation, this course encourages students to pursue their personal media design interests, selecting a media technology of interest. Student taking this course will consider how social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design choices. | 4 | |
| Graphic Production 11 Limited Availability |
This course focuses on graphic design for print media including books, posters, and t-shirt printing. This course is intended for a student who wishes to blend both print media and graphic design. | 4 | |
| Computer Programming 11 | From animation to photo manipulation, this course encourages students to pursue their personal media design interests, selecting a media technology of interest. Student taking this course will consider how social, ethical, and sustainability considerations impact design choices. | 4 | |
| Digital Communications 11 | In this course, students will master a range of introductory web-development concepts. Throughout the course, they will use their skills to create fun, high-quality websites with professional features. Students will also have an opportunity to create their own unique projects throughout the course. They will get the opportunity to experience all phases of a project life cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, and testing. This course assumes no prior web-development experience. | 4 | |
| Technology Education | Drafting 11 Limited Availability |
Using hand-drawn and CAD-based approaches, students learn how to design architecture, parts, and figures for application in 3D printing, construction, and machining. | |
| Robotics 11 Limited Availability |
If you like programming with practical applications, electronics and robotics is for you! This student-driven course allows students to explore how to program devices to perform simple operations. | ||
| Metalwork 11 | Students will learn the basics of working safely with metal projects. They will learn the various tools and techniques required to create projects out of metal. | ||
| Automotive Technology 11 | Students will learn maintenance practices required to maintain power equipment in everyday situations. This course covers tools and safety ,construction, operation, lubrication, maintenance, troubleshooting, service, rebuilding, and repair. We offer several specialties in this course, including automotive technology and small engines. |
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| Engineering 11 Limited Availability |
Engineering 11 is a design-challenge based course in which students design, draft and fabricate projects to solve problems. Students apply trades skills including metalworking and drafting to design and fabricate to solve problems. | ||
| Electronics 11 Limited Availability |
Students will explore electrical work, including analyzing and developing wiring diagrams, running circuitry, and working with circuit boards. | ||
| Woodwork 11 | Students will develop a strong woodworking foundation and build a variety of new skills. |
Last update on 2025-07-28 by Tristan Bannister.