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!
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Web Design
Web Design is a project-based course in which students learn how to build websites using the programming languages HTML and CSS, and Bootstrap front-end toolkit. 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.
Video Game Design
In Video Game Design with Unity 3D®, students will use Unity 3D® to develop an interactive application or video game. Unity 3D® is a standard in interactive game development, from console and PC, to mobile platforms. Learners completing all components of study will gain a broad understanding of what is involved in the creation of interactive applications and video games; from concept inception to final release. In addition to gaining proficiency using the Unity 3D® Engine, students will learn to write macros for Unity 3D® using the C# programming language. Students will create an application or game aligned with their interests.
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.
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!
Business Applications
This course will build upon each student’s computing skills, and provide project-based learning in development of computer documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. The goal of this course is for students to use real-world content and produce professional business documents using skills that translate across various office computing software, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. This course will also highlight resume development and professional practices.