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PROGRAMMING GAME DEVELOPMENT
Grades 9 - 12 --- 1 semester 4th year math credit & World Language Requirement Course numbers: 66075/66076 What is computer science and cutting edge technology? Learn how to think like a computer by understanding what technology is and how to apply it to everyday life. Learn multiple programming languages to understand concepts of computer science by creating games using simple blocks of code, syntax error language and 3D/first person. Experience how to create an App and compete with students nationwide. Create games using motion sensing input devices. Program robots to sense, draw and move through obstacles. Program a game to use circuits to turn everyday objects into touch pads. Code a raspberry Pi (not food!) to learn about hardware hacking. Females have multiple field trip opportunities including Digital Divas and GirlsEncoded. The 2nd year world language requirement may be met when taking 2 of the 3 classes above. |
WEB DESIGN
Grades 9 - 12 --- 1 semester VPAA credit & World Language Requirement Course numbers: 66073/66074 Students will learn how to create and maintain websites and how to integrate graphics, sound and user interaction. Students will use HTML, Javascript, CSS, and Dreamweaver web design software to create effective, functional websites. Students will use Adobe Creative Suite software to design logos and graphics with Illustrator and change and create images with Photoshop. Students will also be introduced to animation software. The use of design elements and principles will be used to properly communicate ideas and enhance layout of their work. Students will create a personal portfolio website, learn how to publish to a server and participate in a Photoshop contest. The 2nd year world language requirement may be met when taking 2 of the 3 classes above. |
SOCIAL MEDIA
Grades 10 - 12 --- 1 semester VPAA credit & World Language Requirement Course numbers: 66057/66058 Become a social media strategist – one of the hottest career trends in technology and marketing. This class will use many social media tools to promote and explore the purpose of social media as a marketing tool. Students will create and implement a social media campaign for a local business to help their business grow and succeed. Not only will students have the opportunity to apply what they learn in class this also gives them the opportunity to work professionally with a business. A field trip to Comerica Park to learn from a panel of professionals and explore Social Media at the park is part of this class along with multiple guest presentations from the profession. The 2nd year world language requirement may be met when taking 2 of the 3 classes above. |