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Course #512
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: Open to all students.
.........Using Microsoft Office, students will develop skill in the use of application software; word processing using Word, spreadsheets using Excel, and data base using Access. Quicken, a computerized checking program will be included as time allows.
......... This is the first part of a two-year program. Upon completion of the two-year program, students will be eligible for and expected to take a national examination. Upon passing this examination the student will be Microsoft certified.
Course #522
5 Periods
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of course #512.
.........This course will extend the skills developed in course #512. Students will work with text and data base files, worksheets, graphics, clip art and scanned images and learn to write and use macros. Power Point and Internet research will be used to create professional slide presentations.
.........This is the second part of a two year program. Upon completion of the two year program, students will be eligible for and expected to take a national examination. Upon passing this examination the student will be Microsoft certified.
Course #532
5 Periods
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Course #357 or teacher recommendation.
.........This course offers a practical introduction to the conception, design and production of promotional print. Using industry standard software taught in course #357, students will learn more advanced techniques such as manipulate type into artwork, designing logos, creating illustrations using computer imaging techniques and scanned images in their projects. Students will be responsible to produce the layout for the Tontoquonian, Saugus High Schools yearbook, and to produce marketable items such as: calendars with feature photos and graphics, business letterheads and cards, newsletters, handbooks, brochures and invitations.
Course #533
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: Open to all students.
.........Using Adobe InDesign CS2 software, students will design professional layouts with sophisticated graphics and typography. Students will learn the techniques needed to produce publications such as resumes, flyers, letterhead, business cards, programs, and newsletters. Special attention will be paid to typeface, page layout and editing.
Course #534
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: Open tto all students.
.........Adobe Photoshop CS2, is a graphics editor developed and published by Adobe systems. It is the current market leader for commercial bitmap and image manipulation, and is one of the best-known pieces of software produced by Adobe systems. It is considered the industry standard in most jobs related to the use of visual elements.
.........Adobe Illustrator CS2 defines the future of vector graphics with groundbreaking creative options and powerful tools for efficiently publishing artwork with ease anywhere. Students will explore creative ideas by distorting text, images, and objects freely using new enveloping, warp effects and liquify tools.
Course #544
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: Open to all students in grades 10-12.
.........Students will learn the basics of photo editing, cutting, pasting and combining files.They will also use the digital camera and scanner to create unique images of their own. Artwork will be created in Adobe Photoshop. Students will be responsible for filming co-curricular events after school hours as part of their portfolio and class participation.
Course #545
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: Open to all students.
.........Using Multimedia Fusion 2 software, students will design professional games, screensavers and multimedia Windows based applications with sophisticated graphics and typography. The software gives you fast screen scrolling, fade effects, and can display FLI animations, Video for Windows, and Quicktime movies. You can also play your favorite music tracks directly from CD.
Course #561
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: Open to all students.
.........This course is designed as an extension of Computer Concepts 2: Graphics. The software presented will have more complex features and student projects will be more challenging. Software will include NIH Images, Morph, KAI Photoshop, PowerPoint, Reunion, Photoshop Lite, and QuickTime VR. Scanned images and the Quick-Take Camera will be used. Students will learn the terms and definitions as well as the software and hardware needed to successfully navigate the Internet. Students will be able to download or copy needed data and images from the Internet and use them in projects.
Course #562
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: Open to all students.
.........This project based, half year course is designed to provide students with necessary skills to use commercial multimedia design software packages. Students will build and remodel homes using a 3-D walk around application that will enable them to navigate through the structure they have created. Interior design and landscape design packages will also be introduced. Upon completion of this course students will have the skills necessary to integrate the CAD packages to design the home of the future.
Web Page Construction and Design
Course #563
5 Periods
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Open to all students.
.........This course will introduce students to the technologies required to plan, build, create, and maintain web sites using software such as Adobe GoLive, Safari, Internet Explorer, and Simple Text. This course provides a foundation of Internet concepts and terminology and defines the development process involved in designing and deploying sites. Students will learn the basic concepts and skills for designing and developing web pages using extensive HTML. Topics include: creating and linking multiple pages, adding counters to track site visitors, e-mail links, testing and debugging. Students will be expected to support and update the Saugus School District's web site.
Course #564
5 Periods
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of course 563.
.........Students will learn the tools and techniques needed to create and build web pages containing text, graphics, and audio. Students will learn how to create and personalize their web pages with HTML code, to manipulate and create graphics and to publicize their pages using FTP software. This course will also provide students with the managerial skills necessary to organize and lead a web team/company, evaluate sites, and employees. Students will be involved in projects including the updating of the Saugus School District's web site.
Course #566
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: Open to all students.
.........This course will begin the formal introduction of a programming language on the Macintosh computer. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of programming via Pascal. Topics to be covered will include input/output, conditional statements and looping, and functions.
Course #567
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of course #566.
.........This course will begin the formal introduction of Java programming language. The topics to be covered include: Fundamental Control Statements, Date Types, Functions, Arrays, Looping Structures, Text Files, and object-oriented programming and classes. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of programming via. Topics to be covered will include input/output, conditional statements and looping, and functions.
Course #568
5 Periods
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Limited to 10 students and teacher recommendation.
.........This course is designed to develop a technical knowledge and customer relations skills necessary to be a successful PC service technician. Students will be instructed in software instillation, troubleshooting, hardware repair and instillation, and in computer maintenance. On a daily basis, students will provide help desk technical assistance, follow-up diagnostics, repair and maintenance of school computers.
Course #571
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: An interest in learning AutoCAD.
.........Instruction in mastering commands and drawing techniques. Topics are covered in an easy-to-understand sequence, and progress in such a way that allows the student to become comfortable with the commands as knowledge builds. Categories include: file commands, coordinate systems, edit commands, inquiry commands, beginning plotting, beginning selection sets, draw commands, beginning grips, beginning dimensions, block commands, settings commands layers, display commands, text commands, and hatching techniques.
Course #572
5 Periods
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Auto CAD and Algebra 1/Mac 1 and teacher recommendation.
.........This course continues the work started in AutoCAD. Categories include: advanced drawing commands, user coordinate systems, external References, view-points/Model Space/Paper Space, advanced grips advanced selection sets/points/lists, region modeling system variables, dimension styles advenced editing commands, advanced blocks, advanced layers, loading LSP/ADS routines, polyline editing, and advanced plotting.
Course #573
5 Periods
5 Credits
Prerequisites: 85 or better in AutoCAD and/or 85 in Algebra 2. Any student who is interested in the engineering/technical fields and teacher recommendation.
.........This course is an intensive AutoCAD course. It covers the content of AutoCAD and Advance AutoCAD in one year and is for students who have been recommended by their guidance counselor and have shown proficiency in other academic courses. Students electing this course should be planning on a career as an architect or engineer. A component in AutoCAD H is solid work and a portfolio, which is required.
Course #574
5 Periods
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of course #567.
.........This course will strictly follow the course description for the AP computer science "A" examination. It will assume the topics covered in Computer Programming 1 & 2 and focus on more advanced topics and data structures. Topics will include records and files, recursion, multidimensional arrays, simple sorting and searching techniques, applications of text processing, parameters and modular programming design. Students who complete this course will be required to take the computer science "A" Advanced Placement Exam.
Course #575
5 Periods
2.5 Credits
Prerequisites: 88 in Digital Imaging and teacher recommendation.
.........This course will provide students the oppurtunity to utilize knowledge obtained in digital imaging to create and maintain a video resume and e-portfolio utilizing Apple's iMovie as well as other advanced movie editing software and digital media. Students will be responsible for teaming up with teachers in other departments to develop some type of cross curriculum projects where teachers will be able to utilize the students expertise with the software as well develop assignments that will utilize the technology used in this course. Students may be responsible for filming co-curricular events after school hours as pat of their portfolio and class participation. Only self-motivating students should enroll.
Copyright Erin McElroy 2007 Last Updated: May 23, 2007 SHS Web Page Construction & Design Class