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AP Computer Science Principles
1 credit
Grades 11 and 12
Prerequisites: Honors Algebra I or placement by
instructor
In this course, students will develop computational
thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines,
such as using computational tools to analyze and
study data and working with large data sets to
analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends.
The course engages students in the creative aspects of
the field by allowing them to develop computational
artifacts based on their interests. Students will also
develop effective communication and collaboration
skills by working individually and collaboratively
to solve problems, and will discuss and write about
the impacts these solutions could have on their
community, society, and the world.
Introduction to Robotics
0.5 credit
Grades 10, 11 and 12 (or 9 by permission of
instructor)
Basic electricity and electronics, sensors, motors,
actuators and audio will start the year. Students will
then learn how to program simple micro-computers
that are used in robotic systems – to produce motion
or respond to control inputs. In teams of 2 – 3,
students will then design, build and control a remote
controlled car and demonstrate their final designs and
race against each other in a final competition. Some
basic knowledge of a programming language such as
Java or C will be very helpful, but highly motivated
students will be able to learn the programming
required for this class.
NEW MEDIA AND DESIGN
3D Art & Animation
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
This one semester course is an introduction to the
world of computer graphics and animation, and it will
cover the basic foundation of what you will need to
learn in order to design computer games and short,
animated movies.
Digital Design
1 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Students will learn how to integrate text and graphics
using design principles and digital page assembly to
produce professional quality documents for TA and
the broader community. Students will be introduced
to the basic principles of design while learning how to
create graphics and layouts with colors, shapes, lines,
photography and typography using industry standard
software and technology.
Digital Imaging I
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
This course will address artistic composition and
editing techniques of digital photography. Topics will
include the proper framing of objects and scenes,
determining aperture adjustment, focus, lighting and
other key skills. Students will learn industry-standard
language, equipment, software, and techniques.
Digital Imaging II
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 with priority given upper
grade level students
Prerequisites: Digital Imaging I
This course builds upon techniques covered in
Digital Imaging I, while allowing students access to
a greater variety of cameras and lenses. Students will
also consider historical components of photography,
exploring its influence on their own composition.
In addition, emphasis will be placed on advanced,
detailed post-production software techniques and
skills.