In this PLTW course, students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software and an engineering notebook to document their work. This course is recommended to Honors and high-level CCR students who have taken Algebra 1.
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PLTW Digital Electronics (DE)
Open doors to understanding electronics and foundations in circuit design! Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, digital media players, laptop computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc. You will learn the digital circuit design process to create circuits and present solutions that can improve people’s lives. You will analyze, design, and build digital electronic circuits. While implementing these designs, you will continually hone your professional skills, creative abilities, and understanding of the circuit design process. Learn how advancements in foundational electronic components and digital circuit design processes have transformed the world around you.
Piloting Drones
Drones present captivating activities that investigate science, technology, engineering, and math concepts while making relevant connections to career paths in STEAM related fields. Piloting Drones will immerse students in the emerging drone industry and the many facets of its growing ecosystem. Drone operation, safety, flight theory map reading, and scratch programming principles will be taught by completing fictional search and rescue (SAR) missions and hands-on lab activities in the classroom. Coursework will include simulated drones flight practice, hands on drone flight practice, homework assignments, projects, and discussions. Students will also begin learning key concepts vocabulary from the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam.
Physical Computing
In Physical Computing, students will design and build functioning electronic circuits using microcontrollers like the Arduino Uno, single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi, and embedded-systems programming. Students will learn and apply knowledge of circuit design to identify electronic components and assemble circuits on a breadboard. Students will utilize a variety of programming environments and languages, for example: Arduino, C++, Node.js, and Python to give functionality to their circuits. This course culminates with a student-designed prototype project.
Music Technology
In Music Technology, students use computers to produce music and design sound, even without prior musical or programming experience. Learners completing all components of study will gain a broad understanding of what is involved in the creation of music and soundboard sample packs for distribution from composition to final release. Students will mix music, produce beats, and synthesize electronic sequences using a digital audio workstation (DAW). Students will learn audio, MIDI, control voltage, and gate signal flow, in addition to song-writing and composition with text-based programming. Students will create a distribution-ready song, soundtrack/soundscape, or sample pack aligned with their interests, with an option to publish.
Morning News Broadcast
This course allows students to take part in the CCS Morning News. Students will learn how to prepare for daily broadcasts through development of scripts, segments, video coverage and technical training/troubleshooting. Students will be placed in production teams and will be guided through the broadcast production stages from development through live stream. Depending on assignment, students will report during homeroom to participate in the live stream of our morning broadcasts. Students are required to be able to take video for production assignments throughout the year. A handful of these events may take place outside of school. This course requires a strong commitment, but will help students build broadcast and project experience for daily LIVE news broadcasts and regular segments.
Digital Art and Image Manipulation
Students will learn advanced image manipulation and Photoshop techniques to create digital art and illustrations. The course will combine study of art, design, artificial intelligence, and industry-standard software to create pieces and a digital portfolio. Pieces will be created for 2D and 3D art spaces.
Introduction to Digital Animation
Introduction to Digital AnimationGrade Levels: 10-12 (1868)Term: SemesterCredits: .5Prerequisites: Survey of Technology or Instructor ApprovalStudents will explore the art of storytelling and gain foundation skills in digital animation using industry standard animation…
Introduction to Computer Science
In this CSTA 3A-aligned course, students will learn foundations of computer science and basic programming, emphasizing logical thinking and problem-solving skills. This course is designed for complete beginners with no previous background in computer science or text-based programming. The course is highly visual, dynamic, and interactive, making it engaging for new coders. Students will develop proficiency in procedural programming and logical thinking using common programming languages, including JavaScript and Python. It covers all concepts in the CSTA framework, including Algorithms & Programming, Computing Systems, Data and Analysis, Impacts of Computing, and Networks & the Internet, and provides students a strong foundation to advance to AP® Computer Science Principles and/or AP® Computer Science A (Java).
Graphic Design Level 1
Learn to express yourself through the combination and composition of visual elements such as Typography, Shape, Color, and Images. We will be using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create portfolios of work showcasing student achievement in the class including image manipulation, posters, books, album design, and brief web animations. This course is great for artists and technology enthusiasts alike!