Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course

Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite:  None Length of Course: Semester

Description:  Did you know that fluent keyboarding and the ability to use the computer effectively can impact your other studies? Computer Applications is designed to review keyboarding skills plus introduce other software programs used in technology.  Students will use the features of word processing software to prepare, format, edit, and enhance the visual display of documents such as letters, reports, tables, and memos.  File management, the internet, and email will be explored.  This class focuses on giving an overview of the skills needed for school, home, and the workplace.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course

Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite:  Computer Apps I and Intro to Art Length of Course: Semester

Description:  Using Photoshop, students will learn how to navigate the software by creating interesting assignments and designs.  They will create illustrations, posters, and learn how to manipulate photographs.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course

Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Graphic Design I  Length of Course: Year

Description: Students expand their knowledge of Photoshop by creating package designs such as CD covers, cereal/candy box design.  Students will also enter several contests during the semester and also expand their basic graphic design knowledge by learning the basics of Adobe Illustrator.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course

Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Graphic Design II Length of Course: Year

Description: This is an application level course for the Digital Media Design Pathway of CTE.  In this course students will learn several printing processes along with the silkscreen printing process.  Printing will include shirt and poster designs.  Students will create and present a project management and resource scheduling plan.  Students will learn how to budget projects to selected profit margins. Students will work as a team to plan steps to complete the project deliverables within the budget and due date. 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course

Grade: 12 Prerequisite:  Graphic Design II  Length of Course: Year

Description: Media TechnologyWorkplace Experience courses provide students with work experience in fields related to media technology. Goals are typically set cooperatively by the student, teacher, and employer (although students are not necessarily paid). These courses may include classroom activities as well, involving further study of the field or discussion regarding experiences that students encounter in the workplace.