About Applied Arts
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Family and Consumer Sciences, and Technology Education
APPLIED ARTS DEPARTMENT
The Applied Arts mission is to provide hands-on, real-world experiences in architecture, design, engineering, technology, automotives, culinary/hospitality, and child development. Students develop essential problem-solving, leadership, and critical-thinking skills by working together to create innovative solutions to real-life challenges. Courses are designed to inspire students on college, career, and exploratory paths. Contemplate, innovate, create: these are the tenets of New Trier's Applied Arts program.
Objectives
The objectives of the Applied Arts program are to develop the following 21st century skills:
- Design thinking
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Self-direction
- Adaptability
- Global awareness
- Responsibility
- Written and Oral Communication
(Adopted from Harvard Education Letter, Teaching 21st Century Skills)
Please read below to learn more specifically about the objectives for the three Applied Arts Divisions: Driver Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Technology Education
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Objectives
The objectives of the Family and Consumer Sciences are to:
- identify and examine values, self image, goals and needs;
- prepare for life management: manage resources by conserving energy, time and money through effective planning and decision making;
- create an environment where theory, practice, and work experiences allow students to apply knowledge to make informed decisions;
- explore positive approaches to potential problems and solutions.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Objectives
The objectives of the Technology Education Department are to:
- Provide students with the opportunity to explore, through hands-on experiences, the fields of engineering, technology, architecture, technology, design, communication, energy, manufacturing, automotives, and transportation;
- foster an awareness of technology and its impact on society and the environment;
- use technical information and skills to solve problems related to an advanced technological society;
- enhance problem-solving skills, decision making, creativity, and collaboration skills.
Applied Arts Related Activities
- SWEETS (Society of Women in Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Science)
- Club Sandwich (Northfield)
- Science Olympiad
- Gaming Club
- FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America)
- In the Mood for Food Club
- Robotics Club
- Architecture Club
- Cooking Club (Northfield)
- Fashion Club (Northfield)