INTRO TO TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: This is an introductory course that will teach students how to use, analyze and create multimedia projects related to audio, video, images/graphics and animation. Students will explore graphics, animation, video production, image editing, audio editing and computer programming and design. Software used will include Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Khan Academy (Pixar), Scratch, or other new cutting-edge computer software. Students must be comfortable working independently as well as collaborating with other students.
ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 9, 10,11, 12
Prerequisite: Intro to Technology Tools
Description: This is an individualized continuation course in which students will explore advanced multimedia projects of their choice. Students must have already taken Introduction to Tech Tools. Students will be graded on multimedia standards related to audio, video, images/graphics and animation. Students will also develop their own website as a means of organizing, displaying and promoting their work. Students will display professional skills as they operate with a "business" mentality to produce products of the highest quality for a potential customer. Students need to have a solid understanding of technology and be able to both work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a professional team. Students may take this course more than one time if desired.
CODING 101
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Students will explore and master introductory elements of computer programming or “coding” through various computer based or mobile platforms using primarily Code.org. Coding 101 is designed to motivate students to continue learning computer science to improve real world relationships, connections and life. Students will experience an environment of communal learning that emphasizes risk-taking. This course will teach students about computer science, computational thinking and programming.
COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS (CSE)
Credit 1.0; Year; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: Collaborate to create mobile apps. Solve problems and create value for others through innovation and creativity. Explore how innovations in computing impact and connect our world. With a gentle introduction to programming, you will learn how to put your designs into practice. Whether these are your first steps in computer science, or a continuation of your journey, Computer Science Essentials will give you confidence to succeed today and beyond. Computer Science Essentials helps students create a strong foundation to advance to Computer Science Principles and explore future career paths in the field. This is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course offering.
COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (CSP)
Credit 1.0; Year; Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: CSE recommended or teacher signature
Description: Open doors in any career with computer science/coding/programming! This course aims to build students’ awareness of the tremendous demand for computer specialists and professionals in all fields who have computational skills. Each unit focuses on one or more computationally intensive career paths. Students will create apps for mobile devices, automate tasks in a variety of computer programming languages, find patterns in data, and interpret simulations. Students will collaborate to create and present solutions that can improve people’s lives. How will computing and connectivity transform your world. This is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course offering.