IT (Computer) Classes

Web Design (Grades 9-12: .5 Credit/1 Semester)   Do you want to create your own personal place on the Internet to start an online business or personal social site? In this Web Design course,  students will use a variety of design software to organize, create, publish, and manage a web site. Course content includes creating a variety of  graphic elements including video, animations, rollover effects, backgrounds, and page images. 

Bits & Bytes: Computer Media (Grades 9-12: .5 Credit/1 Semester)  Like computers? Want to learn about the many areas of information technology through fun, real-world projects? You will explore programming,  acoustical/sound manipulation, graphic design, web design and animation, multimedia, troubleshooting and support, along with basic network  configuration. Career options in information technology (IT) will also be discussed. This is a fantastic beginning course in the IT department.

Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing (Grades 9-12: .5 Credit/1 Semester)  This course provides skill development in one of the fastest growing technology based industries, graphic design and prepress. Students will learn  electronic procedures of designing/producing and editing publications using industry standard software (Adobe Creative Suite) and processes.  Students will create, format, illustrate, design, edit/revise, and print publications. Proofreading, document composition/design, and communication  competencies, along with digital photography and graphic design elements are also included. Skills learned in this class lend themselves towards  many exciting careers.

Business Technologies 1  (Grades 9-12: .5 Credit/1 Semester) Business Technologies 2 (Grades 9-12: .5 Credit/1 Semester)    Master the features of Microsoft Office and enjoy the benefits in both your academic and business careers. No matter what your career choice, you  will be expected to have professional software application skills. In any business, time is money. People who know how to successfully use Excel,  Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access give themselves a competitive advantage in the job market. Advance your skills in up to three of the five  areas of Microsoft Office each time you take this course. A valuable option available to you is the opportunity to become certified as a Microsoft  Office Specialist (MOS). This MOS credential is globally recognized by colleges and the modern workplace and distinguishes an individual as  qualified and knowledgeable in Microsoft applications. This course can be taken more than once to complete additional certifications.  (Dual/transcripted credit is offered by Madison College with transfer possibilities to other colleges and universities.)

Video Production (Grades 10-12: .5 Credit/1 Semester)   This course will teach students the basics of photography, camera functions, video editing, media analysis, and filmmaking. Students will work  individually and in groups to write, shoot, and edit their own projects. Sample student projects during the semester include PSAs, commercials, short  films, music video and news stories. Selected videos are screened during class throughout the semester to enhance the critique process. Students  will work with the following software on desktop computers: Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.

Intro to Computer Programming (Grades 9-12: 1 Credit/2 Semesters) An introductory course in computer programming which offers an exposure to a variety of programming environments. Students will learn how to  approach a program and will learn about the basic formats used in programming. Skills learned in this course will give students a strong background  to enter additional programming courses. Units of study could include problem solving, web design, introduction to programming, app inventor, data  analysis, and robotics. Anyone with an interest in computer science and/or information technology is welcome. 

AP Computer Science Principles (Grades 10-12: 1 Credit/2 Semesters) In this course students will see how the principles of computer science allow people to change the world. Students will be introduced to the big ideas  of computer science: Creativity, Abstraction, Data, Algorithms, Programming, Internet, and Impact. Students in this course prepare to take the AP  Computer Science Principles exam in May, as well as the ‘Create’ and ‘Explore’ Performance Tasks. This course can count as a third credit of math  toward state and district graduation requirements but is likely to count as Computer Science, not Math, for college admissions purposes. 

AP Computer Science (Grades 10-12: 1 Credit/2 Semesters)This course uses the Java language and is comparable to an introductory programming course offered in colleges and universities. Students will  deepen their understanding of the basic programming structures and techniques. Students who have taken this course have often gone on into  careers in computer related fields, although anyone with an interest in programming is welcome. This course will prepare students to take the  Advanced Placement Computer Science exam.