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PROGRAMMING

In this virtual presentation and discussion with parents, you will learn about Programming both at Southview and Northview.

FEEDER COURSES

2D Game Design

The 2D Game Design course is designed to be an introduction to the rapidly expanding market of game creation. Students will learn to design and program games using GameSalad Development Environment. They will learn industry standard programming constructs while creating a wide variety of two-dimensional games. Students will learn input method handling, animation, collision detection, game physics and basic artificial intelligence. Creative problem solving will be key as students plan the logic for contests that will challenge audiences of different ages. Graphic design and storyboarding will be used in conjunction with GameSalad to create applications that can be deployed in both the Apple and Android markets while also publishing online using HTML. After successfully completing this course, students will have the knowledge to create custom games from their original idea to final testing. 

Semester 1/2 Credit

Introduction to Computer Programming

This course will introduce students to computer programming. Students will learn how to program in a variety of languages that are being used in many career fields. Emphasis will be placed on learning how to logically process a problem and design a solution as well as how to create and manipulate objects, classes, and structures. Some time may be devoted to designing apps. Included in the year are projects that enhance the learning of each programming language and foster creativity and innovation. 

Semester 1/2 Credit

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE COURSE

GAME DESIGN IN UNITY

The Game Design in Unity course teaches the fundamentals of designing a game using the most widely accessed and preferred editing engine in the world. The intent of this course is to prepare high school students with the industry related skills needed for the workplace and higher learning environments.                                                                                                               Game Design in Unity is designed for high school students with a basic level of technical proficiency or exposure to digital design. Students do not need a background in programming. 

Full Year 1 Credit

Grades 10-12

PROGRAM COURSES

All courses in programming are taken at the honors level.

NV Computer Science 1: AP CS Principles 

AP Computer Science Principles is the newest AP course from the College Board. This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and explores the impact computing and technology have on our society. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, the AP Computer Science Principles course gives students the opportunity to explore several important topics of computing using their own ideas and creativity, use the power of computing to create artifacts of personal value, and develop an interest in computer science that will foster further endeavors in the field. Students taking the AP Exam will also create a computing artifact as part of their overall AP score.     

NV Computer Science 1: Honors Web Development

The Web Development course is a project-based course that teaches students how to build their own web pages. Students will learn the languages HTML and CSS, and will create their own live homepages to serve as portfolios of their creations. By the end of this course, students will be able to explain how web pages are developed and viewed on the Internet, analyze and fix errors in existing websites, and create their very own multi page websites. Students will learn the foundations of user interface design, rapid prototyping and user testing, and will work together to create professional, mobile responsive websites.

NV Computer Science 2: Honors Systems Analysis & Design

This capstone course is intended to teach students the fundamentals of web development in a project-based learning environment. Students will be taught the basic elements of web development, such as web hosting, file organization, and incorporating Javascript into HTML files. Over the course of the school year, students will collaboratively and independently design, develop and implement functional and responsive web pages using these foundational skills.

NV Computer Science 2: Cybersecurity

As our world becomes increasingly dependent on technology, cybersecurity is a topic of growing importance. It is crucial that companies and individuals take precautions to protect themselves from the growing threat of cyber attacks. This course prepares students with crucial skills to be responsible citizens in a digital future.  Students will learn foundational cybersecurity topics including networking fundamentals, software security, system administration and the basics of cryptography and programming. This is not a coding intensive course, but students will learn basic SQL and JavaScript, and will utilize basic HTML and JavaScript within specific contexts while being provided with support within those contexts.

COLLEGE CREDIT

AP Computer Science A

Successful completion of the AP Computer Science A exam can lead to college credit, depending on college and university policy. Check with your intended college or university for the credit they offer.