Course Key:  40380Q
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Principles of Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications
Credit: 1
Grade: 7 - 10

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities related to the arts, audio/video technology, and communications career cluster. During this course, students will examine a wide range of concepts including copyright, safety and technology, photography, principles of design, audio video production, animation, and fashion design.

Course Key:  40360Q
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Video Game Design
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

This course will allow students to explore one of the largest industries in the field of technology. Students will learn gaming, computerized gaming, evolution of gaming, and artistic aspects of perspective, design, and animation. Technical concepts of collision theory and programming logic will be covered in this course. Students will participate in a simulation of real video game design while developing technical proficiency in constructing an original 2D game design.

Course Key:  558201
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Video Game Programming
Credit: 1
Grade: 10 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): Video Game Design Recommended

Certification(s): N/A

This course expands on the foundation created in Video Game Design through programming languages such as: C#, XNA game studio, Java, and Android App. In this course, students investigate the inner workings of a fully functional role-playing game (RPG) by customizing playable characters, items, maps, and chests and eventually applying customizations by altering and enhancing the core game code.

Course Key:  55500Q
SEMESTER
Course Name:  Entrepreneurship
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides an overview of the process involved in starting a business and explores the resources available to help business owners in their venture. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, understanding financial reports, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business along with its products and services.

Course Key:  553801
FULL YEAR
Course Name:  Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Classroom experiences include: job acquisition, career progression, financial success, business/entrepreneurial applications, occupational safety and health, and relevant news topics. Professional portfolios will be created with material supporting an educational/career plan for the future.Students will earn 3.0 credits for successful completion of this course which includes one class period per school day on campus and two class periods per school day allocated for early release for off campus work experience.