Arts & Technology Academy

YEAR 1

Advanced Information Technology (9007610)
This course provides a basic overview of current business and information systems and their trends. Advanced Information Technology includes industry-driven standards that allow student exploration of computers and their networks, as well as other emergent technology, hardware/software installation and functionality, web development practices, and the benefits and risks of using computers both locally and globally.

YEAR 2

Foundations of Programming (9007210)
This course introduces concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development.

YEAR 3 (choose one)

Procedural Programming (9007220)
This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing procedural programming techniques.

AP Computer Science Principles (0200335)
AP Computer Science Principles teaches how computers and technology impact our daily lives, from the apps we use, to how our personal data is collected, to how AI can have positive and negative consequences. Students will learn how to harness technology to work collaboratively to address real-world issues, design a program to solve a problem, analyze computational work, and communicate ideas about technology.

YEAR 4 (choose one)

Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (9007230)
This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing object-oriented programming techniques. 

AP Computer Science A (0200320)
AP Computer Science A enables students to take on more advanced programming problems. The course teaches the most in-demand programming language, Java, and build skills used by computer scientists to develop creative solutions to today’s problems. Skills emphasized in this course include, designing a computer program, writing the necessary code to implement a program, testing program code and correcting errors, and documenting and explaining how program code works.

YEAR 1

Digital Information Technology (8207310)
This core course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today’s business and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills.  The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society.  Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of databases, the internet, social media, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards.

YEAR 2

Digital Design 1 (8209510)
This course is designed to develop the entry-level skills required for careers in digital design. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; digital imaging; communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking and problem-solving.

YEAR 3

Digital Design 2 (8209520)
This course continues the development of entry-level skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes computer skills; digital publishing operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; digital imaging; communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking and problem solving.

YEAR 4

Digital Design 3 (8209540)
This course continues the development of industry-standard skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes the use of software and equipment to perform digital publishing and digital imaging activities. Students continue to learn about communication, collaboration and decision-making activities, critical thinking and problem solving.

Digital Design 4 (8209540) - available for students who have completed above courses
This course is designed to develop advanced industry-standard skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes the use of software and equipment, including digital video cameras and video/audio editing software
 

YEAR 1

Television Production Technology 1 (8201510)
This course covers competencies in safety, lighting tasks, the use of basic television production equipment, scriptwriting, collaboration, research, and audio and video recording and editing.

YEAR 2

Television Production Technology 2 (8201520)
Students explore script writing, audio and video recording and editing, set staging, and character generation.

YEAR 3

Television Production Technology 3 (8201530)
Students will perform lighting tasks, record and edit audio and video, and participate in all aspects of the television production process – from the initial stages of program creation to final editing.

YEAR 4

Television Production Technology 4 (8201540)
Students will perform advanced lighting tasks for television productions, demonstrate the mastery of 
competencies related to audio and video recording and editing operations, interpret scripts for television productions, and collaborate with others as part of the television production team.

Television Production Technology 5 (8201550)
available for students who have completed above courses
This course requires students to perform advanced audio and video recording and editing operations; students will collaborate with other members of the production team to create a television program.