CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION The Eastwood High School Career & Technology Department is proud to offer its students a variety of Career Pathways approved by the Texas Education Agency. The Pathways are designed to prepare students with the technical and professional skills necessary to succeed in today’s highdemand occupational environment. These programs provide a variety of elective courses from which students are allowed to select in addition to the academic courses required for graduation. EHS Career Pathways can help a student explore his/her potential and establish future career goals. Career education may assist students by providing them with a means for enhanced earning potential while attending post-secondary education/training. EHS Career Pathways education courses encourage students to develop a personal career plan and provide information for post-secondary education opportunities. AUDIO VIDEO PRODUCTION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW ENFORCEMENT MARKETING STEM WHY PURSUE EASTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL’S CAREER PATHWAYS? RIGOROUS CURRICULUM All of the classes offered in our Pathways contain a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for industry specific entry level requirements and post-secondary education. GAIN ON THE JOB EXPERIENCE AND GET PAID Upper level students are also given the opportunity to enroll in Practicum classes where students are trained in either paid or unpaid work opportunities. The experience gained through the practicum classes is irreplaceable and in many cases, students are able to continue on with their training partner after graduation. FLEXIBILTY The pathways are designed with a student’s schedule in mind. Most Eastwood students are involved with other extracurricular activities (athletics, band, student leadership, etc.). With multiple sections offered and flexibility in the pathway sequencing, accommodations can be made to benefit our students. DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT GRADUATION MEASURE Students participating in the DAP Graduation Plan are able to utilize successful completion of articulated classes as measures in order to graduate with the DAP Distinction. EARN ARTICULATED COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL Selected classes offered by Eastwood High School’s CTE Department will articulate with equivalent college courses through means of an Articulation Agreement with El Paso Community College or Advance Technical Credit, Texas. Credits earned through the agreement with EPCC are only accepted at EPCC. Credits earned through the agreement with ATC Texas are valid at any Community College in the state of Texas. A minimum grade must be achieved in order to gain college credit. Current articulated classes include: Business Information Management I Business Information Management II Accounting I Marketing Dynamics Principles in Information Technology Research in Information Technology EARN INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS Industry recognized certifications are also available in many classes such as Microsoft and Adobe. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Students are offered the opportunity to participate in Student Organizations such as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and DECA which complement the course work through leadership projects, competition, and community service . 28 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH PATHWAY Students must complete a STEM Application and be accepted into the STEM Program prior to enrolling in any STEM classes. The following is a sample four year plan for a student enrolled in the STEM Program. th th th 12 Grade CTE Concepts in Engineering Electronics Robotics & Automation Scientific Research & Design or Engineering Design & Problem Solving MATH PAP Algebra I or PAP Geometry I PAP Geometry or PAP Algebra II PAP Algebra II or PAP Pre Calculus PAP Pre Calculus or AP Calculus SCIENCE PAP Biology PAP Chemistry PAP Physics Science Elective ELA English I or PAP English I English II or PAP English II English III or AP English III English IV or AP English IV or Dual Credit English SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography or AP Human Geography World History or AP World History US History or AP US History Economics or AP Economics & Government or Dual Credit Government ELECTIVES Foreign Language Foreign Language Foreign Language Elective ELECTIVES Fine Art Professional Communications Health Principles of Technology Elective ELECTIVES PE Elective Elective Elective Commended PSAT and/or AP Exam (3 or higher) Research Project and/or AP Exam (3 or higher) Research Project and/or Dual Credit Classes DAP MEASURES 4 Required CAREER & TECHNOLOGY 11 Grade CAREER & TECHNOLOGY 10 Grade CAREER & TECHNOLOGY th 9 Grade CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Once admitted, students will work closely with counselors and teachers to understand the full scope of the program requirements. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY The Science Technology Engineering & Math Pathway at Eastwood High School will meet the needs of Eastwood’s pre-college engineering students. EHS STEM students will thrive in the 21st Century economy by studying and entering into STEM fields. The cornerstone of the EHS STEM learning is student engagement and exposure to innovation and design in STEM focused instruction and learning that models real world contexts. The STEM pathway closely aligns high school curriculum and admission requirements of competitive colleges with the STEM qualifications for 21st century jobs. Teachers will employ high level learning strategies to help all students be successful. In keeping with college and career readiness, students in the STEM Pathway will be offered the opportunity to meet the measures necessary for Distinguished Achievement Plan (DAP) graduation designation. 29 CONCEPTS OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 9 Course #: V100O Prerequisite: Acceptance into EHS STEM Program Credits: 1 Concepts of Engineering and Technology provides an overview of the various fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their interrelationships. Students will use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Upon completing this course, students will have an understanding of the various fields and will be able to make informed decisions regarding a coherent sequence of subsequent courses. Further, students will have worked on a design team to develop a product or system. Students will use multiple software applications to prepare and present course assignments. ELECTRONICS Grade Level: 10 Course #: V200O Prerequisite: 2nd Year STEM Students - Concepts of Engineering & Technology Credits: 1 Through use of the design process, students will transfer academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment. Students will use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Additionally, students explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the electronic industry. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION Grade Level: 11 Course #: V220O Prerequisite: 3rd Year STEM Students - Electronics Credits: 1 Through use of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment. Students will build prototypes or use simulation software to test their designs. Additionally, students explore career opportunities, employer’s expectations, and educational needs in the robotic and automation industry. PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 11 Course #: V240O Prerequisite: 3rd Year STEM Students - Electronics Credits: 1 In Principles of Technology, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Various systems will be described in terms of space, time, energy, and matter. Students will study a variety of topics that include laws of motion, conservation of energy, momentum, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, and characteristics and behavior of waves. Students will apply physics concepts and perform laboratory experimentations for at least 40% of instructional time using safe practices. ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVING Grade Level: 12 Course #: V300O Prerequisite: 4th Year STEM Students – Principles of Technology Credits: 1 Engineering Design is the creative process of solving problems by identifying needs and then devising solutions. The solutions may be a product, technique, structure, process, or many other things depending on the problem. Science aims to understand the natural world, while engineering seeks to shape this world to meet human needs and wants. Engineering design takes into consideration limiting factors or “design under constraint.” Various engineering disciplines address a broad spectrum of design problems using specific concepts from the sciences and mathematics to derive a solution. The design process and problem solving are inherent to all engineering disciplines. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DESIGN I CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 12 Course #: V260O Prerequisite: 4th Year STEM Students – Principles of Technology Credits: 1 Scientific inquiry is the planned and deliberate investigation of the natural world. Scientific methods of investigation are experimental, descriptive, or comparative. Scientific decision making is a way of answering questions about the natural world. Students should be able to distinguish between scientific decision-making methods and ethical and social decisions that involve science. The method chosen should be appropriate to the question being asked. Students should be able to analyze a scientific system in terms of its components and these components relate to each other, to the whole, and to the external environment. A system is a collection of cycles, structures, and processes that interact. 30 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION PATHWAY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY The following is a recommended sequence of classes for students participating in the Business Management, Finance and Administration Pathway. By following the sequence, students are exposed to a variety of time tested, relevant and developing strategies valued by industry and post-secondary institutions. Some courses may be taken concurrently or out of sequence to accommodate course scheduling or varying student interests; however, student, parent, and counselors should be in full agreement and course instructor must provide approval. All prerequisite and grade level guidelines must be fulfilled. Although we do not anticipate it, some classes may be unavailable due to deficient enrollment. 12th: 10th: 9th: Business Information Management II Business Information Management II Business Management Business Management Accounting II Accounting I BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT I Grade Level: 9 Prerequisite: None Accounting I Business Management Accounting I Accounting II Practicum in Business Management Practicum in Business Management EPCC POFT 1329 INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING Course #: V1410D Credits: 1 BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT II Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Business Information management I Course #: V1410D Credits: 1 31 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Upon passing certification exam, students will receive: MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION In this class, you will continue to learn to implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen your performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. You will apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop spreadsheets, formulate databases, and make electronic presentation using Microsoft Office. In addition to enhancing your technology skills, you will have the opportunity to become Microsoft Office Specialist Certified, a nationally recognized credential that will differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market, broaden your employment opportunities by displaying your advanced skills. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Upon passing certification exam, students will receive: MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION In this class, you will learn to implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen your performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. You will apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop spreadsheets, formulate databases, and make electronic presentation using Microsoft Office. In addition to enhancing your technology skills, you will have the opportunity to become IC3 INTERNET & COMPUTING CORE CERTIFICATION, a nationally recognized credential that will differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market, broaden your employment opportunities by displaying your advanced skills. DUAL LANGUAGE BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT I Course #: V1410DL CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Business Information Management 1 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Business Information Management II 11th: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Course #: V280D Credits: 1 Through project based learning, students will analyze the primary functions of management and leadership as well as social responsibility to business and industry. Students will develop a foundation in business law and ethics, human resource management, business law, and financial management to become successful and competent managers, employees and entrepreneurs. Students will develop and implement verbal and non-verbal skills to strengthen personal and interpersonal through individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate multimedia software. ACCOUNTING I EPCC ACNT 1303 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 10-12 Course #: V180F Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Credits: 1 DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE Emphasis on Fundamental Principles & Small Business Accounting. Students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. ACCOUNTING II Students continue the investigation the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. PRACTICUM IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I-II Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year in Business Management Pathway and Instructor’s approval Emphasis on Soft-People & Employability Skills CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 11-12 Course #: V200F Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Credits: 1 DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE 32 PAID WORK BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY Course #: Z100D, Z120D Credits: 3 The practicum is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences occur in a paid or unpaid arrangement and a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and to make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies. Students develop a foundation in the economical, financial, technological, international, social, and ethical aspects of business to become competent consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the business environment. Students incorporate a broad base of knowledge that includes the legal, managerial, marketing, financial, ethical, and international dimensions of business to make appropriate business decisions. MARKETING PATHWAY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY The following is a recommended sequence of classes for students participating in the Marketing Pathway. By following the sequence, students are exposed to a variety of current and developing technologies valued by industry and post secondary institutions. Courses may be taken out of sequence to accommodate course scheduling or varying student interests; however, student, parent, and counselors should be in full agreement and course instructor must provide approval. All prerequisite and grade level guidelines must be fulfilled. Some classes may be unavailable due to deficient enrollment. 12th: 10th: Sports & Entertainment Marketing 9th: Fashion Marketing Fashion Marketing Fashion Marketing Marketing Dynamics Marketing Dynamics Practicum in Marketing Dynamics Practicum in Marketing Dynamics SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Course #: V180N Credits: 1 FASHION MARKETING Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Course #:V120N Credits: 1 Students will gain a working knowledge of promotion, textiles from the runway to the sales floor, merchandising, mathematics, selling, visual merchandising, and career opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills that involve electronic media techniques necessary for a business to compete in a global economy. Students will coordinate online and off-line marketing. Students will demonstrate critical-thinking skills using decision-making models, case studies, various technologies, and business scenarios. Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year in Marketing Pathway & Instructor’s approval EPCC MRKG 1311 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING Course #: Z100N Credits: 1 Marketing is a series of dynamic activities that focus on the customer to generate a profitable exchange. Students gain knowledge and skills that help them to be proficient in one or more of the marketing functional areas associated with distribution, financing, marketing information management, pricing, product planning, promotion, purchasing, risk management, and selling skills. Students integrate skills from academic subjects, information technology, interpersonal communication, and management training to make responsible decisions. This course may include paid or unpaid career preparation experience. 33 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY MARKETING DYNAMICS CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Have you ever wondered why certain colors are used in certain advertisements or how advertisers are able to manipulate images? In this class, students will be exposed to a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of advertising. Students will gain knowledge of techniques used in current advertising, including print, broadcast, and digital media, target marketing and segmentation, sponsorship, event marketing, promotions, sponsorship proposals, and implementation of sports and entertainment marketing plans. This course will also provide students an opportunity to create a themed restaurant and a sports franchise through virtual business software. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Business Information Management 1 Sports & Entertainment Marketing Sports & Entertainment Marketing CAREER & TECHNOLOGY 11th: PRACTICUM IN MARKETING DYNAMICS I & II Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: 3rd or 4th year in Marketing Pathway & Instructor’s approval EPCC MRKG 1311 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING Course #: Z120N, Z140N Credits: 3 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Through course required employment, students gain knowledge and skills and customer-service skills. The practicum is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in marketing education. 34 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY Digital & Interactive Media 9th: Principles of Information Technology 10th: Digital & Interactive Media Web Technologies Web Technologies Computer Programming CAREER & TECHNOLOGY 11th: 12th: Digital & Interactive Media Web Technologies Computer Programming Research in Information Technology EPCC ITSC 1301 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Grade Level: 9 Prerequisite: None / Can not be taken after BIM I Course #: V100K Credits: 1 Students develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment. Grade Level: 10-11 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Course #: V200K Credits: 1 Upon passing certification exam, students will receive: ADOBE VISUAL COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION Emphasis in Graphic Design, Animation and Video Effects. Ever wondered how Hollywood Celebrities and Models look absolutely flawless on magazine layouts? Using Adobe Photoshop, you will learn to edit photographs, create and draw images for print and the Web. You will learn to use Indesign, a desktop publisher to create logos, brochures, newsletters, and advertisements. You will also learn to create digital animations using Adobe Flash and video editing using Premier Pro. In addition to enhancing your graphic design skills, you will have the opportunity to become an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), a nationally recognized credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. See you in Class! Course #: V180C Credits: 1 Careers in Commercial Photography require skills that span all aspects of the industry from setting up a shot to delivering products in a competitive market. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on creating quality photographs. 35 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA – EMPHASIS ON COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Instructor Approval CAREER & TECHNOLOGY DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Business Information Management 1 PRINICPLES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY The following is a recommended sequence of classes for students participating in the Information Technology Pathway. By following the sequence, students are exposed to a variety of current and developing technologies valued by industry and post-secondary institutions. Courses may be taken out of sequence to accommodate course scheduling or varying student interests; however, student, parent, and counselors should be in full agreement and course instructor must provide approval. All prerequisite and grade level guidelines must be fulfilled. Some classes may be unavailable due to deficient enrollment. WEB TECHNOLOGIES CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Course #: V220K Credits: 1 Upon passing certification exam, students will receive: ADOBE WEB COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION Emphasis in Designing, Developing, and Publishing Web Pages. How is it possible that you can access so much information from the Internet? In this class, you will learn to develop and publish web pages using Adobe Dreamweaver. You will also learn about image management and typography to insert images with text. You will enhance web pages using Adobe Fireworks and Flash to insert animations and interactive controls. In addition to enhancing your web design skills, you will also have the opportunity to become an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), a nationally recognized credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. See you in Class! COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Course #: V160K Credits: 1 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Upon passing certification exam, students will receive: ADOBE RICH MEDIA CERTIFICATION Everyone loves to play online games. However, can you create your own? In this class, you will be introduced to programming which will lead to game design and development. You will learn the basic understanding and applications of C++, DirectX, and Action scripts (Adobe Flash). You will learn to create 2D Arcade Games, and then advance to creating 3D Games. Your creativity, imagination and analytical skills will provide you with endless scope of opportunities to become a Game Developer. You must have a solid mathematics foundation and abundance of fortitude and creativity. See you in class! RESEARCH IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS I EPCC ITSC 1325 PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE Grade Level: 12 Prerequisite: 2 Information Technology Classes and Instructor Approval Course #: Z120K Credits: 3 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Students gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and systems. Knowledge and skills in the proper use of analytical skills and application of information technology concepts and standards are essential to prepare students for success in a technology-driven society. Critical thinking, information technology experience, and product development may be conducted in a classroom setting with an industry mentor, as an unpaid internship, or as career preparation. 36 ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION PATHWAY VIDEO MEDIA TRACK CAREER & TECHNOLOGY 11th: Audio Video Production 12th: Advanced Audio Video Production 10th: Digital & Interactive Media Professional Communications PRINCIPLES OF ARTS, AUDIO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS Grade Level: 9 Prerequisite: None Course #: V100C Credits: 1 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS Grade Level: 10-12 Required Course Course #: V240C Credits: ½ Speech 37 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Communications blends written, oral and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communications. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct internet research. As this course is a 1 semester course, it can be taken in either the Fall or Spring Semester. Course curriculum will focus on the fundamentals required to succeed in the Mass Media Track of this pathway. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Mass media influence the way meanings and realities are created and shared in contemporary society. Students enrolled in Media Literacy will develop their skill in understanding, analyzing, using, and producing media intelligently. High school students should realize that media could be a vehicle for full participation in academic, social, and democratic processes. Students enrolled in Media Literacy will understand how media influence our tastes, our behavior, our purchasing, and our voting decisions. Students who are media literate understand television, radio, film, and other visual images and auditory messages. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY 9TH: Principles of A/V Technology & Communications CAREER & TECHNOLOGY The Eastwood High School Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Pathway contains two distinct areas of concentration, Mass Media Track and Graphic Design and Animation Track. The Mass Media Track is a rigorous academic program, which will include the study of the structure, processes, aesthetics, functions, and effects of human communication and mass media. In this, a broad-based program, students will have the opportunity and flexibility to gain knowledge and skills in a wide array of communication skills that will be transferable across the career spectrum. It will prepare them to pursue post-secondary studies. DIGITAL AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Course #: V200K Credits: 1 Upon passing certification exam, students will receive: ADOBE VISUAL COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION Emphasis in Graphic Design, Animation and Video Effects. Ever wondered how Hollywood Celebrities and Models look absolutely flawless on magazine layouts? Using Adobe Photoshop, you will learn to edit photographs, create and draw images for print and the Web. You will learn to use Indesign, a desktop publisher to create logos, brochures, newsletters, and advertisements. You will also learn to create digital animations using Adobe Flash and video editing using Premier Pro. In addition to enhancing your graphic design skills, you will have the opportunity to become an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), a nationally recognized credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. See you in Class! CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 10-11 Prerequisite: Business Information Management I Grade Level: 11 Prerequisite: Principles of Arts, Audio Video Technology, and Communications AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTION Course #: V140C Credits: 1 Video Technology is probably the most universally known of all visual media and is an integral component of many technology applications. The process of editing creates a special mood, tempo, and pace to enhance the subject matter. Video production is not only instructional and analytical but also artistic. Students will learn video basics as well as participate in preproduction, production, and post production stages of video creation, distribution, and evaluation of the product. Students enrolled in this course will be computer literate and have experience with the basic electronic productivity tools. ADVANCED AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTION CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 12 Prerequisite: Audio Video Production Course #: V120C Credits: 1 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production activities. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio format or an advanced format, including both audio and video. 38