COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Courses:
Digital Design & Animation Game Art Design (Honors) Introduction to Computer Science Python Programming Course Descriptions: Digital Design & Animation - This course focuses on learning the following software packages: Adobe Illustrator , Premier, Photoshop, Autodesk, and 3ds Max. Graphic design, 3ds virtual worlds, and video projects are among the standard projects that are assigned. Students need more than just basic computer skills to be successful in this course. Special skills needed for success: Computer operation knowledge, Independent worker, Strong reading skills, Project-based using a variety of computer software Honors Game Art Design- This course is designed to teach what game designers and developers do to create a finished product. Students will be exposed to 2D and 3D design to create artwork for games. Students will use software Game Maker, Unity, and Adobe to complete assignments. Students will create their own card, board, and video games, to demonstrate what the career of Game design entails. Prerequisite: Digital Design & Animation Computer (Python) Programming Python is a general purpose and high level programming language. You can use Python for developing desktop GUI applications, websites and web applications. Also, Python, as a high level programming language, allows you to focus on core functionality of the application by taking care of common programming task. Special skills needed for success: Strong Math skills and Introduction to Computer Science is recommended AP Computer Science Principles This course is an introduction to the principles of computer science, including the history, social implications, and future of computing and how computing empowers discovery and progress in other fields. The relevance of computing to the student and society will be emphasized. Students will learn the joy of programming a computer using a friendly, graphical language, and will complete a substantial team programming project related to their interests. Students that successfully complete this course will earn AP credits. Questions about Digital Design or Game Art Design courses?
Please contact: Will Childs ([email protected]) Questions about Computer Science or Python Programming courses? Please contact: Marcia Wood ([email protected]) |
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Computer Engineering Technology I Computer Engineering Technology II (HONORS) Course Descriptions: Computer Engineering Technology I- Students will focus on learning the parts and developments occurring in the computer field. In addition, they will learn to repair and troubleshoot common hardware problems. Students will build their own computers, gain an understanding of networking components, and learn networking. At the completion of the course students can take the Comptia IT Fundamentals exam for certification. Prerequisite: Scientific Visualization I or Microsoft Word & PowerPoint Honors Computer Engineering Technology II- Students in this course will learn advanced skills in installing operating systems such as Mac, Linux, and Windows environments. They will also learn advanced networking skills, cloud services, mobile devices, and Security. Completion of this course helps prepare students for the Comptia A+ certification exam. Prerequisite: Computer Engineering Technology I |