Business Technology

7265 - WEB DESIGN 1 (9,10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
Build your own Web sites for fun, family, school, and/or business. You will learn the skills needed to design Web sites with sound, images, and special effects by using HTML, JavaScript, FrontPage, and graphical software.

7266 – WEB DESIGN 2 (10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
Take Web building to a whole new level! You’ll reach this by using Macromedia’s Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash to produce the coolest cutting-edge Web pages in town. You may also create and/or edit Web pages for the school’s Web site.
Prerequisite: Web Design 1.

7267 – WEB DESIGN 3 (10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
Prerequisite: Web Design 2.

7271 - BYTE INTO TECHNOLOGY (9,10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
Do you find computers intimidating? Or maybe you would like to learn more about how they can benefit your lifestyle. Then this class is for you! This is an introductory class to computers and technology concepts. You will study the history of technology, file management, Web page development, basic programming, and the makeup of a computer and its components. Oh, and how many other classes do you get to do all this while using the Internet?

7274 - VISUAL BASIC (9,10,11,12) 1 Credit/1Semester
Have you ever wanted to create a program you thought would make your life a little simpler? Then Visual Basic is for you! Microsoft’s Visual Basic is a programming language used for developing Windows applications. In this class you will learn how to design, enter, compile, run and debug programs developed using Visual Basic native code, compilation, and drag and drop form creation. Applications you create range from a simple address book to more complex games.

7276 – CAREER TECHNOLOGIES 1 (9,10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
Digital simulation technologies are valuable to all careers because they allow you to understand complex things visually and through interaction. The purpose of this course is to help those in any career learn how to solve problems through computer modeling. Activities will include exploring applications relevant to the fields of art, biology, ecology, economics, engineering, psychology, sociology and sports. The first semester investigates several user friendly applications for basic modeling and simulation design with discipline specific activities and rapid development techniques.

7277 – CAREER TECHNOLOGIES 2 (9,10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
See Career Technologies 1 for course description. The second semester will require the student to choose a focused career interest simulation project.
Prerequisite: Career Technologies 1

7281 – HONORS ORACLE 1 (10,11,12) 2 Credits/2 Semesters
While most high school students are surfing the Web, Oracle Academy students can control the net! Have you ever ordered anything online from Amazon or eBay and wondered how your information was collected and organized? That’s a database. Have you ever wondered who was in control of the database? That’s Oracle. First year students enrolled in the Oracle Academy’s database design and programming course learn how the Web is made dynamic by using a programming language called Java and a database. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for the Oracle and/or the AP Computer Science exams. High levels of independence and maturity are a requirement for this course.

8121 - DRAWING AND GRAPHICS (9,10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
A beginning course in art to develop an interested student's creative drawing and printmaking; however, students should want to draw and enjoy spending time in the drawing techniques. The student will draw realistic and representative art and abstracted and fantasy art forms using a whole range of drawing instruments. This course involves homework (drawing assignments - sketch book), lectures, films, reports and class problems.

8124 - DRAWING 2 (10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
It is recommended that the student have an "A" or "B" grade in Drawing & Graphics. This class continues to develop sketching and drawing skills. Special interest areas covered are: realism in drawing, commercial design, illustration, graphic reproducing methods, and beginning airbrush rendering. Participation in display as well as two required matted presentations as the final for the class.
Prerequisite: Drawing & Graphics

8190 - INTRO TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS (10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
This course will focus on the visually creative aspects of the computer. Topics addressed include: scanning images, digital photography, image retouching, morphing, vector drawing and desktop publishing. Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Design

8192 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS 2 (10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
This class will build upon the skills learned in Intro to Computer Graphics. The focus will be on graphic design and its application in the business and art worlds. Topics addressed include: design of large format posters, digital photography, and desktop publishing. Students will learn advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Design. This class will prepare you for Media Production (Computer Graphics).
SKILL SET: Photo Shop
Prerequisite: Intro to Computer Graphics or Instructor's Approval

8185 - INTRO TO MULTIMEDIA (10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
This class will focus on digital video; students will learn the basic skills of generating audio and animated titles. Students will learn brainstorming a script, generating an outline, finalizing a script and creating a storyboard. Students will work in groups to create various video projects and if they choose, they may burn them to DVD. Software includes: Livetype, Soundtrack, and final Cut Pro. Experience with computers and multimedia software recommended.

8186 - MULTIMEDIA 2 (10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
This class will build upon the skills learned in Intro to Multimedia. The main focus of the class will be to generate quality videos that practice advanced digital editing and video capture skills. Emphasis will be placed upon artistic projects that are built upon strong script writing, creative filming, and editing.
Prerequisite: Intro to Multimedia or Instructor's Approval

8188 - MEDIA PRODUCTION–Computer Graphics (9,10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
This class will put to use the skills the students have learned in Computer Graphics 2. Students will design and print large posters for many sources including display in the backlight wooden display cases in the school. They will also design the school agenda cover.
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics 2 and Instructor’s Approval.

8187 - MEDIA PRODUCTION-Multimedia (9,10,11,12) 1 Credit/1 Semester
This class will put to use the skills the students have learned in Multimedia 2. They will focus on high end video projects to be submitted to the Fang-O-Rama film festival. This class will also be responsible for producing the KFNG news program at school, as well as various other video projects including the open house, and freshman orientation videos.
Prerequisite: Multimedia 2 and Instructor’s Approval.