Course Description
In this year-long course, students use a series of industry standard software packages to plan, create and present a variety of interdisciplinary projects. These programs include Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Flash and FreeHand, Microsoft Office, and ESRI ArcGIS. While the projects focus on the use of software programs, the career and workplace skills learned in the course can be applied to nearly any I.T. career. Students will create a comprehensive digital portfolio as capstone projects and will have the chance to present projects both to other students, and to invited community members. Through partnerships with local universities and businesses, students may qualify for volunteer and paid internship opportunities.
Examples of Student Work
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Students learn 3D modelling by recreating real objects and placing them in a printed advertisement |
Students learn about creating websites based in both Dreamweaver and Flash. They can then put this knowlege to use to create websites for actual clients. |
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Students learn how to use Flash in other capacities too, including how to create some basic and then more advanced animations. The students get to explore Flash for the powerful tool that it is.
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Students learn GIS software and practice their basic web skills by developing an emergency plan for their neighborhood. |
After studying satellites and remote sensing technologies, students demonstrate what they've learned by creating a dynamic, 3D model of a satellite mission, and recording as a video. |
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All this and lots more!
See your conselor to sign up for Software Specialist at the Michael Berry Career Center!