CTE COURSES

The image displays student-created digital portraits made using Wacom pens and tablets with programs like Kleki and Photoshop, showcasing their creativity and growing skills in digital art. 

Unleash Your Creativity!
In this course, students explore the world of digital design using drawing tablets and design software. They learn:

• Basic principles of art and design
  
  

• Digital drawing and coloring techniques
  
  

• Animation and graphic storytelling

• How to build a digital art portfolio

A student films classmates performing in front of a green screen during a video production and editing class, capturing creative scenes for a digital media project. 

Lights, camera, action! 

This course introduces students to the exciting world of video storytelling. They’ll explore each step of the production process—from concept to final cut—while building teamwork and technical skills.

Students learn the basics of filmmaking, including:

• Storyboarding and planning short films

• Shooting scenes using mobile or school equipment

• Editing with tools like WeVideo,  Adobe Express,  and Adobe Premier

• Adding titles, music, transitions, and sound effects

• Collaborating in small production teams

Students in a computer gaming lab focus intently as they create and design their own video games, bringing original ideas to life through coding and digital art. 

Play, Design, Create!
This course introduces students to the exciting world of game design. Students will:

• Learn the elements of game development
  
  

• Build and customize their own games
  
  

• Explore careers in the video game industry

A teacher guides students through the fundamentals of robotics, explaining how circuits, sensors, and code work together to bring robots to life. 

Build the Future!
Students dive into the fundamentals of robotics using interactive and hands-on tools that make learning both fun and educational. They will:

• Program robots to navigate challenges
  
  

• Learn basic coding with block-based languages
  
  

• Work in teams to solve real-world problems
  
  

• Compete in fun classroom robotics challenges

As part of the CTE Summer Academy, students participate in a variety of hands-on lessons across multiple career pathways, including biotechnology, health, and STEAM exploration. Within the STEAM component, students are introduced to drone technology, where they learn the basics of drone design, safety, and flight. This engaging experience allows students to explore real-world applications of drones while developing foundational skills in science, technology, creativity, and problem-solving—all while discovering exciting possibilities for their future careers. 

Mr. Ochoa brings a blend of artistic skill and technical know-how to his classroom. With a background in science education and real-world experience in multimedia design and commercial arts, he helps students explore creativity through drawing, animation, video editing, and game design. 

Mr. Tippet is passionate about helping students understand how the world works through science and robotics. With a strong STEM background, he guide students in learning logical thinking, programming fundamentals, and teamwork using tools like Sphero BOLT.