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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