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Information TechnologyInformation Technology Courses Web Page Design Web Page Design II Web Page Design (One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: None Students begin by exploring and applying HTML coding basics towards the creation of web design projects. The study of web design is furthered by having students explore the features of Adobe Dreamweaver as a full-scale web design tool. Students will have the ability to publish their own websites, utilizing graphics, hyperlinks, tables, frames, layers and templates. Students will be responsible for updating the high school website. Web Page Design II (One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: Web Page Design This course ensures mastery of the design strategies in the Web Design I class, and extends those technologies into the world of interactive and animated media, making projects that are smartly designed and visually stimulating. Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Fireworks, and other technologies will be implemented towards the goal of meaningful and engaging design. Students will be responsible for updating the high school website. InterdisciplinaryAurora Service Learning Theory of Knowledge Connections for Success Yearbook Electronic Media Arts I Electronic Media Arts II
Prerequisite: Junior Standing In this program, the student receives work experiences in an employing establishment. The makeup of the program is such that many different “unskilled” and “semi-skilled” or “operator‑level” occupations may offer work experience to the student. Students are required to be employed a minimum of 15 hours a week, and provide their own transportation. Instruction in this class is under the supervision of a teacher‑coordinator who instructs the students in job and life related skills. This instruction is geared to the needs and interests of the individual. This in‑school instruction is aimed at helping the students become productive citizens and encouraging them to continue their education as long as possible. Electronic Media Arts I (One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12) This course is designed to teach the major areas and skills of today’s electronic media. This course starts with a foundation of photography; how to use a digital camera manually, edit photos, post photos, print photos, lighting, textures, rules and the philosophy behind photography. During this time videography will also be taught, it will consist of storyboarding and script writing, camera operations, editing and posting of video work. Audio will taught as it relates to video. The recording of audio for music will also be touched on. Projects may include school related projects, documentary, personal narratives and short films. Suitable proposed ideas are always welcome. The class will help students utilize these skills and apply them to today’s social media world. The skills learned in this class can help with a variety of possible careers, including those outside of the video or photography field. Prerequisite: Electronic Media I with a C average or higher Fee $20 Equipment: A camera with manual controls is helpful DSLR preferred) but not required. Electronic Media Arts II Prerequisite: Electronic Media I with a C average or higher (One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12) Electronic Media Arts II is designed to build upon what was learned by those students who have taken Electronic Media Arts I and wish to further their experience. The class has a greater emphasis on lab work and is very project intensive. Students will have the ability to more greatly focus on the areas that they prefer. Fee $20 Equipment: A camera with manual controls is helpful DSLR preferred) but not required. Theory of Knowledge (One semester, ½ credit, 11, 12) What do we know? Why do we know it? How do we know it? A student in Theory of Knowledge (TOK) will address these questions through adventurous, thoughtful and purposeful exploration into the different ways of knowing. The focus of TOK is the student, and the students’ abilities to analyze and think critically about the world around them. Students’ assumptions will be challenged in order to foster an appreciation for the quest for knowledge. This course challenges the student to question the bases of knowledge, gain an awareness of subjective and ideological biases, develop the skills to analyze evidence as expressed in rational argument and engage in exploration of other perspectives. TOK is taught within the spirit of free inquiry using a primarily Socratic approach. TOK is not merely a course in philosophy, though students will have an introduction to classical and modern philosophy through a variety of discussions and readings, and will gain a working knowledge of different philosophical frameworks. Moral Philosophy will be addressed in greater depth, as students will be challenged to address current issues of both national and global importance, such as: abortion, cloning and reproductive technologies, genetic research, euthanasia, assisted suicide and issues of medical choices, capital punishment, race (ethnicity) and eugenics, gender issues, sexual orientation, the allocation of medical resources, world hunger, poverty and the allocation of resources (including Genetically Modified Organisms), animal rights and other environmental issues. Students will read a variety of texts for different purposes, utilize the writing process, write for different purposes and different audiences and research self-selected or assigned topics. Yearbook (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisites: Typing or keyboarding experience. Prior English grade of “C” or above is highly recommended.
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