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Benson Design & Construction Academy
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Possible Career Fields: Architect, Architectural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Interior Designer, Construction Management, Construction Trades, Web Design, Photo Editor, Digital Developer, 2D and 3D Animation Designer, Website User Experience Designer
Grade 9 Required Academy Classes:
*Students may enroll in the first academy class of a pathway beginning their freshman year with parent and counselor approval.- Freshmen Seminar
 - Tech Exploration
 
Computer Graphic Design Pathway Required Academy Classes:- Grade 10:
- Computer Graphic Design 1-2
 
 - Grade 11:
- Computer Graphic Design 3-4
 
 - Grade 12:
- Computer Graphic Design 5-6
 
 
Architectural Design Pathway Required Academy Classes:- Grade 10:
- Architecture Design Engineering 1-2
 
 - Grade 11:
- Architecture Design Engineering 3-4
 
 - Grade 12:
- Architecture Design Engineering 5-6
 
 
Construction Management and Processes Pathway Required Academy Classes:- Grade 10 :
- Intro to Construction 1-2
 
 - Grade 11:
- Construction 3-4
 
 - Grade 12:
- Construction 5-6
 
 
Suggested Academy Classes:- Art 1-66
 - Honors Art 7-8
 - AP Studio Art 3D
 - AP Studio Art 2D
 - Pottery 1-8
 
Experiences Beyond the Classroom:- Career Fair
 - Field Trips with Industry Partners
 - 10th Grade Job Shadow
 - 11th Grade Internship Prep Day
 - 12th Grade Internship or Senior Capstone
 
Dual Enrollment and Certification Opportunities:- MCC: Architecture Design Courses
 - Adobe
 - OSHA
 
2022-23 Academy Advisory Board Industry Partners:- Leo A. Daly
 - Millard Lumber
 - Grain and Mortar Design
 - UNO
 - Kenneth Hahn Architects
 - B2Lab Architects
 - Publication Printing
 - White Lotus Group
 - Turner Construction Company
 - Hausmann Construction
 - Kiewit Corporation
 - Formgrey Architects
 - Benson Theater
 - OBI Creative
 - ACE Mentor Program of America
 - National Career Academy Coalition
 
Career Student Organizations:- SkillsUSA
 
 
