Web Design Animation and Game Design

Grades 10 – 12                                                       

1 unit

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Computing

This course will guide students in the development of websites in a project-based, problem-solving environment.  Students will learn the industry standard languages, HTML and CSS, which are used in every website on the web today.  Students will learn how to create a portfolio of content-rich, well-styled websites.  Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification.  This course satisfies the graduation requirements for a computer science credit.

Grades 10 – 12                                                      

1 unit

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Webpage Design and Development

This advanced course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in web design and development.  Students will develop an in-depth understanding and use of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, layout techniques, and other industry-standard practices.  In addition, students will learn scripting technologies to create dynamic and interactive websites.  Students will maintain a professional quality portfolio of web design work.  Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification.  This course satisfies the graduation requirements for a computer science credit.

Grades 10 – 12   1 Unit     Prerequisite: Advanced Computer Repair and Service or Advanced Webpage Design and Development. Must register for both Foundations of Animation and Game Design and Development.    Foundations of Animation prepares students to use artistic and technological foundations to create animations. The basic principles of digital animation are reviewed, including character development and story conception through production. Students learn the technical language used in the animation industry and basic animation methods. They will also learn techniques about various ways to plan, create, and prepare for animation in pre-production, production and post-production. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for a computer science credit. 

Grades 10 – 12   

1 Unit  

Corequisite:  Foundations of Animation    Game Design and Development provides students with the opportunity to design and develop fully-functional video games with product design documentation. This course emphasizes game control and logic, design tools, and the physics of games using computer programming. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for a computer science credit.   

Grades 11 – 12   

2 Units  

Prerequisite: Foundations of Animation and Game Design and Development and teacher recommendation   The Computer Programming 1 with Java course is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of computer programming using Java. Topics include computer software, program design and development, and practical experience in programming, using modern, object-oriented languages.