Web and Digital Communications
Web and Digital Communications Course Listing
Students who complete the Web and Digital Communications program get jobs such as website designer and front end developer straight out of high school. Career opportunities for students who pursue a two year degree include cyber security specialist, backend developer, application programmer, programmer/analyst or UI developer. With a four year degree students' career opportunities expand to include game design and development, software development, software engineering, systems analyst, cloud automation engineer, data scientist, IT technical associate, associate developer, business technology analyst, and software consultant.
Fundamentals of Webpage Design and Development 503181CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Computing
This course will guide students in the development of websites in a project-based, problem-solving environment. Students will learn the industry standard languages, HTML and CSS, which are used in every website on the web today. Students will learn how to create a portfolio of content-rich, well-styled websites. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification. This course satisfies the graduation requirements for a computer science credit.
Advanced Webpage Design and Development 503381CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Webpage Design and Development
This advanced course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in web design and development. Students will develop an in-depth understanding and use of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, layout techniques, and other industry-standard practices. In addition, students will learn scripting technologies to create dynamic and interactive websites. Students will maintain a professional quality portfolio of web design work. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification. This course satisfies the graduation requirements for a computer science credit.
Foundations of Animation 535000CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite: Advanced Computer Repair and Service or Advanced Webpage Design and Development. Must register for both Foundations of Animation and Game Design and Development. Foundations of Animation prepares students to use artistic and technological foundations to create animations. The basic principles of digital animation are reviewed, including character development and story conception through production. Students learn the technical language used in the animation industry and basic animation methods. They will also learn techniques about various ways to plan, create, and prepare for animation in pre-production, production and post-production. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for a computer science credit.
Game Design and Development 535200CW
Grades 10 – 12
1 Unit
Corequisite: Foundations of Animation Game Design and Development provides students with the opportunity to design and develop fully-functional video games with product design documentation. This course emphasizes game control and logic, design tools, and the physics of games using computer programming. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for a computer science credit. Computer Programming 1 with Java 505200CD Grades 11 – 12 2 Units Prerequisite: Foundations of Animation and Game Design and Development and teacher recommendation The Computer Programming 1 with Java course is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of computer programming using Java. Topics include computer software, program design and development, and practical experience in programming, using modern, object-oriented languages.
Computer Programming 1 with Java 505200CD
Grades 11 - 12
2 Units
Prerequisite: Foundations of Animation and Game Design and Development and teacher recommendation
The Computer Programming 1 with Java course is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of computer programming using Java, Topics include computer software, program design and development, and practical experience in programming using modern, object-oriented languages.
Advanced Animation 535101CD
Grades 11 - 12
2 Units
Prerequisite: Foundations of Animation
Advanced Animation teaches students how to use Autodesk Maya to model, animate, and render with a focus on establishing a working knowledge of animation tools and techniques. Emphasis is placed on career awareness, fundamentals of modeling, story board creation, cameras, and lighting. Students will learn how 3D technology is used for film, broadcast, and games.
Information Technology, WBC 1 539082CD
Grade 12
1 units
Prerequisite: Advanced Computer Repair and Service and teacher recommendation
Students who have successfully completed the Level 1 and Level 2 courses have the option of registering for the WBC course with the recommendation of the teacher. Curriculum continues beyond level 2. Students enrolled in this course will complete at least 120 hours at an internship site. Dependable means of transportation to and from the assigned internship sites are required.
Information Technology, WBC 2 539983CD
Grade 12
2 units
Prerequisite: Information Technology, WBC 1 and teacher recommendation
Students who have successfully completed the Level 3 course have the option of registering forthe WBC course with the recommendation of the teacher. Curriculum continues beyond level 2. Students enrolled in this course will complete at least 120 hours at an internship site. Dependable means of transportation to and from the assigned internship sites are required.