Digital Studies/Computer Science and IT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Digital Studies (0.5 credit) requirement for graduation is intended to advance students from being computer users to being computationally literate creators. The Digital Studies credit includes competencies associated with the field/discipline of computing, aligned to current trends in technology, provide problem solving, reasoning, communication, and computational thinking. To achieve this, students may choose to take one of six approved courses. The class to meet this requirement may be taken any time during 9th -12th grade. Students may take additional Digital Studies courses after they have met the .5 requirement. Any additional courses taken will count towards the CTE or Elective graduation requirements.

Business Office Specialist (702001) 

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th; Recommended For: 11th, 12th

Fee: $0.00

This course is designed for students to learn beginning through advanced concepts in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and electronic presentation software (Microsoft Office). The skills learned in this class will help students in using software applications to complete assignments in high school classes, obtain employment, and prepare for further education after school. Students will integrate applications learned. State Competency Certificate  available.   Concurrent Enrollement option for 11th and 12th graders.

Business Office Specialist CE (CSIS 1020) (710151)

Length: Semester

Available For: 11th, 12th

Fee: SLCC Tuition and Additional Course Fee Required

Computer Essentials is the concurrent enrollment version of Business Office Specialist. This course is a hands-on introduction to problem solving using office productivity tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Basic hardware, software, networking, internet and computer theory topics are discussed. It is intended to help the student become computer literate and computer competent. The course curriculum is directed at preparing the student to use the computer as an everyday problem-solving tool. Students will have the opportunity to obtain a Microsoft Office Specialist industry certificate. The certification is recognized worldwide as the best method for employers to validate computer skill proficiency. State Comptency Certificate Available

Computer Programming 1

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $10.00

Computer Programming 2

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $10.00

Game Development Fundamentals 1

Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1 and Digital Media 1

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $10.00

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and project-based experience of fundamental gaming development concepts relating to STEM.  These concepts include game design, scripting, creation of digital assets, graphic resources, animations, understand hardware, problem solving critical thinking, collaboration, and project management.

Digital Media I (701321)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $40.00

Digital media is the first course where students will create and learn using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital imaging. Students will create digital computer applications to be delivered on YouTube, Internet or other media. These skills will prepare students for entry-level multimedia positions, occupational/educational endeavors.

Digital Media 2 (701331)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $40.00

Learn to edit audio, create 2D animations, and produce videos! Students will have the opportunity to create self-directed projects as they continue to learn digital medial skills! (Last year this class was called Digital Media 1)

Exploring Computer Science 1 (702421)

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th; Recommended For: 11th, 12th

Fee: $0.00

Exploring Computer Science is a hands-on course designed to introduce you to programming and problem solving. All students, regardless of technical background, will learn concepts for the computer science field. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The first quarter you will learn how computers and people interact and problem-solving techniques. The second quarter you will learn how to code stories and games with Scratch. State Competency Certificate available 

Graphics Print Design 3 (701161)

Length: Semester

Available For: 11th, 12th

Fee: $5.00

Create and produce digital print projects that communicate and promotes graphic communication. Develop knowledge and skills relative to the graphic design and printing industries. Includes: instruction and hands-on experiences in design and layout.  Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software with the Adobe Creative Suite.

Robotics 1

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $10.00

Robotics 2 

Length: Semester

Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Fee: $10.00