FableVision Learning's CTE Courses: Sharing New Skills & Careers with Middle Schoolers
Students Can’t Be What They Can’t See
Career choices can be intimidating in high school and beyond. This is why starting early is key. The earlier students visualize their future selves by seeing what they can be through the lens of what they enjoy doing, the better.
Expanding the use of digital tools - that potentially are already part of the classroom - is a great way to start.
At FableVision Learning, we developed two middle school Careers and Technical Education (CTE) strands built around our tools. One focused on animation and second around engineering and production.
Engineering Program: Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
FableVision Learning’s Engineering and Production CTE Course utilizes FabMaker Studio, our web-based 2D/3D design and fabrication software, as the basis for exploring design thinking and the engineering design process. During this 18-unit program, students meet engineers working in the field, use the engineering design process as they tackle projects focused on the 14 Grand Challenges as defined by the National Academy of Engineering.
But Wait, There’s More: Students will not only be introduced to design principles and appreciate the variety of ways engineers contribute to society, they will also learn how problem solving is the link between all the types of engineers.
Tell Your Story Through Animation
Animation is an incredible tool for giving voice using a different medium. As a career, animation can be done anywhere in the world. FableVision Learning’s Animation CTE program provides an on-ramp to professional animation while providing skills in storytelling. Using Animation-ish online software, middle school students learn 12 Principles of Animation as they develop their portfolio highlighting their achievements.
Students experience how a digital media studio works and experiment with different roles and learn how to collaborate with others as well as communicate with a client. Video interviews from animation professionals at FableVision Studios provide authentic experience to support learning.
Both programs are perfect for remote learning. Through an online portal powered by Skillify by Prodigy Learning, students can access the CTE curriculum on a desktop, Chromebook or mobile device, and take the certification exam. The online curriculum ensures it is easy for educators, who may not feel proficient in the career areas, to deliver the program.
Both programs are designed as 18 week courses with the option for certification, normally funded by the school district through Perkins Grants.
Why not celebrate CTE month by learning more about how you can support the student journey into career exploration?
Click here to learn more or email cte@fablevisionlearning.com
Not Ready for the Full 18 Weeks? Both programs are available as a 5 Unit Intro Course for animation and engineering.