.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/Week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: $25
*Repeatable course up to two times (or with instructor approval) for credit, not in the same semester.
Laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl printers, UV printers and computer programs needed to run them. The Innovation Lab is for those with the interest and talent to bring creativity and technology together. Students participating in this course are exposed to state-of-the-art equipment, applying the design process and using the same industry leading technology and software used in the world’s top companies to solve problems that matter. Students taking the course should have a desire to design and create things and be able to produce high-quality products.
.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: $5.00
This course is a project based classroom. It covers the use of computers, engineering and technology design in “real world” applications. Students will begin by researching bridge engineering and design. Students are then tasked with creating the strongest bridge possible within a budget and under a restrictive time deadline. Emphasis is placed on the use of computer technology and the Internet to construct a solution to the problems given. Students will use the Informed Design Process and hands-on applications to research, design, build, and solve issues involved in the production and engineering of an actual bridge. Budget, engineering, design, resource allocation, and time management skills are emphasized.
.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: None
This course focuses on the history of video games and the role they play in today’s society. Students will examine the various aspects of the video game industry including programmer, tester, animator and gamer statistics and trends. The various game genres and key elements to successful game design will be examined. Students will also learn the basics of the Game Maker game design program to create their very own video games.
.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: None
This course focuses on learning the fundamentals of HTML and CSS programming to create a website. It covers the fundamental essentials of designing, publishing and maintaining a website using various web design tools. Topics include: HTML and CSS basics; the history of the internet; designing for communications; working with images; the design process; the production process; publishing and maintenance. No experience with web design or technology needed.