Pinkston
NAF AOIT
Academy of Information Technology
Pinkston’s IT Academy will engage students by using Information Technology as a lens through which everyday problems are analyzed, approached, and solved. Students will learn how to think as professionals and rediscover the wonder and joy of learning.
Our first NAF Academy of Information Technology will begin the fall of 2021 with an Open Choice plan for the incoming Freshman class. All students interested will be accepted!
As a NAF student, you are one of more than 117,000 current students from 34 states plus DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands! When you graduate, you will be part of a national network full of fellow future-ready alumni at different stages in their career. You have access to tons of exclusive opportunities, including scholarships and preferential hiring at prestigious multinational companies. We are committed to helping you prepare for a successful career and future, and we have resources to help you every step of the way.
The Promise of NAF doesn’t end at high school graduation – it’s just beginning.
The Benefits of being a NAF student include:
• Access to scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate school
• Curriculum developed with the help of industry leaders
• Potential paid internship opportunities
• Opportunities to network with businesspeople
• Mentorship opportunities with successful NAF alumni
• Exclusive NAF networking and alumni events
Be the 1st NAF Academy Class to Graduate from
our Brand NEW SCHOOL!
our Brand NEW SCHOOL!
Recruiting.mp4 AOIT Courses
Principles of Information Technology
This a foundational course and provides an overview of information technology (IT) today. The course provides learners with an introduction to hardware, looking at both internal and external components. Then, they explore the most common operating systems, software applications, and programming languages with hands-on activities.
Introduction to Programming
This course uses the Python programming language to introduce learners to basic programming skills, and they discover the principles of programming by comparing Python to other programming languages. The course begins with algorithms, and then it lays a foundation for mastering variables, operators, and control structures.
Graphic Design
Hands-on introduction to the technical and creative skills of a professional designer. Find out the distinguishing features of communicating visually through graphic design. Gain technical skills in Adobe Photoshop to equip them for graphic design work. From there, learners master the basic principles of graphic design and then delve into graphic design elements such as color, typography, and images.
Web Design
Web Design provides a hands-on introduction to designing, building, and launching websites. First, learners discover how the World Wide Web works, and they examine successful websites. Then, they learn the basics of HTML coding and create their web pages. Next, learners explore various web development tools, and they practice creating websites.
