MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS
Credits: 0.5
Level: College Prep
Grade Level: 10 - 12

Multimedia Productions is a course that combines text, graphics, sound, animation and video delivered by computer or other electronic means. The course focuses on the creative design and development of effective, efficient and appealing visual productions. Current and emerging technologies, such as digitized audio, digitized still and motion video, scanned images and CD technology are incorporated into multimedia projects as well as searching and downloading internet images and information. Extensive use of a variety of software will be used in conjunction with a digital camera and camcorders are incorporated into the course.

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Credits: 0.5
Level: College Prep
Grade Level: 10 - 12

The focus of the Computer Architecture is to prepare students as entry-level service technicians with an industry standard certification. This certification will enable students to link electronics and Information Technology Departments. Core technologies in hardware maintenance and operating systems are at the center of all activities. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, the following areas: Operating systems: installation, upgrading, maintenance, and configuration; Hardware: installation, upgrading, maintenance, and configuration; and System Architecture: bus speed configuration, installing components, and external ports.
This class prepares students whom would like to work in the student based help desk.
What is CompTIA A+® Certification?
CompTIA A+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of computer service technicians with the equivalent of 500 hours of hands-on experience. Major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers accept CompTIA A+ as the standard in foundation-level, vendor-neutral certification for service technicians. The exams cover a broad range of hardware and software technologies, but are not bound to any vendor-specific products. The skills and knowledge measured by the CompTIA A+ exams were derived from an industry-wide and worldwide job task analysis. To date, more than 500,000 individuals have obtained CompTIA A+ certification.
Earning CompTIA A+ certification proves that a candidate has a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

INDEPENDENT STUDY IN TECHNOLOGY - STUDENT HELP DESK
Credits: 0.5
Level: College Prep
Grade Level: 11 - 12

This course is a natural follow up to Computer Architecture. It is essentially a lab course which allows students to further develop their understanding of technical tools and gives them real-world experience in configuration, use, maintenance and troubleshooting of standard technologies, including desktop operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, print drivers, hardware, wireless and wired network and internet connectivity. Students will learn standard practices and become familiar with troubleshooting tools and techniques. The successful student will develop an intuition about technology by resolving problems with products with which they are not familiar.
Students enrolled in this course will work in the student based help desk.

COMPUTER SCIENCE I
Credits: 1
Level: College Prep
Grade Level: 11 - 12

Computer Science I is a full-year elective course designed for students interested in studying the structure and power of programming languages. Emphasis will be placed on development of language syntax, control statements, algorithms and logical solution structure, including the use of visual organizers in the design process. A contemporary computer language, such as JAVA, will be used to code problem solutions. Programming components covered are: Input/output, control structures, data types, mathematical formulas, arrays, search, sorts and graphics. Troubleshooting and debugging skills will be developed. It is recommended that students have proficiency in knowledge and skills of Algebra I or its equivalent.