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TECHNOLOGY / COMPUTER SCIENCE
AC Computer Programming Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Design and implement programming code
• Develop problem solving skills and logical thinking
• Explore computer science careers Projects, Activities, etc.: Using JAVA, write simple to complex programs for daily applications. Use your programming skills to create graphic images. Instructional Focus: hands-on computerized activities and career exploration Co-curricular Connection: BPA
AP Computer Science............................... Prerequisite / Selection Process: AC Computer Programming Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Advanced programming design
• Advanced problem solving
• Advanced programming methods Projects, Activities, etc.: Design and implement a Java-based game or simulation Instructional Focus: Computer usage and problem solving, preparation for AP Computer Science exam Co-curricular Connection: BPA
Video Game Design and Marketing Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Understand programming concepts to develop an actual video game
• Use a 3-D game editor to create a three-dimensional game environment
• Use a rectangular coordinate system to place objects in the 3-D game
• Create advertising and packaging to market your video game
• Prepare sales presentations and written reports to market your game
Projects, Activities, etc.: Utilize the original Carbonade Game Template; create a new game template for aspiring gamers. Storyboard the initial game concept, develop a target audience for the game, establish the number of players and game theme and develop a plan to market the game to the public. Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA
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AC Social Media Marketing and Web Design Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Investigate online marketing tools such as internet forums, message boards, blogs, wikis, podcasts, picture sharing, video sharing, and social networking
• Develop and use your web design and graphic design skills to create professional, up-to-date web sites that are pleasing to the eye and easy to use
Projects, Activities, etc.: It’ s all about Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, QR codes and apps. Learn how to use these new digital and social media tools in the world of business. Plan, design, and create multi-page websites. Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA
AC Web Page Coding for Business [ NOCTI ] Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Using today’ s web standard for coding, students will master a variety of web design concepts to create powerful websites
• Topics include: formatting websites using cascading style sheets [ CSS ], tables, forms, and JavaScript
• Design websites that are practical to the business world
• No programming knowledge is required to succeed in this class
Projects, Activities, etc.: Learn the secret techniques of web designers and the latest in web development. Design and create your own interactive site through HTML coding and JavaScript. What you learn about the web design process will impress your future employer! Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA
Mobile Apps for Business Prerequisite / Selection Process: AC Computer Programming Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Definition and History of Mobile Applications
• Apply the basics of JAVA programming into Mobile App Development
• Learn Android operating system basics
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Projects, Activities, etc.: Build and run a JAVA application, a Notepad Application, and a Droid Maze Application, along with other projects. Instructional Focus: Hands on computerized activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA
VISUAL ARTS
Drawing I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Learn basic drawing skills: observation, proportion, perspective and shading
• Learn basic drawing techniques: pencil, ink, conte pastel and charcoal
• Draw from life
• Learn basic art history, aesthetic and art criticism
• Excellent starting point for other art courses
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings and sketchbook Instructional Focus: Lab work
Drawing II Prerequisite / Selection Process: Drawing I Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Expand skills developed in Drawing I: color use, composition and figure drawing
• Expand techniques developed in Drawing I: pencil, pastel and color work
• Draw from life and imagination
• Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art criticism
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings and sketchbook Instructional Focus: Lab work
Drawing III Prerequisite / Selection Process: Drawing II Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Course may be taken up to three trimesters. One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Offers students additional coursework to develop greater depth in studio discipline
• Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art production
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings and sketchbook Instructional Focus: Lab work
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