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Academy of Information Technology
Carencro High School


Advanced Web Mastering    Grade 11-12
943334        Credit: .5
This class will cover cascading style sheets, web animation, and streaming media and will introduce setting up and administering web servers.  Database connectivity, web data entry, and a variety of web scripting and programming will be covered.

Databases        Grade 11-12
943404        Credit: .5
This class will cover the different types of databases and the major operations on databases:  creating forms, sorting, querying, and creating repors.  Students will be introduced to standard query language and to database programming and web page connectivity.

Video Game Design    Grade 11-12
943454        Credit: .5
This course will cover computer programming required for video games.  The use of sounds, textures, graphics, and animation will be covered.  Game design and playability, use of objects, game interface, game testing, and quality control will be integrated into the units.  The history of video games and the types and uses of video games will be covered.

Computer Animation    Grade 11-12
943504        Credit: .5
This class will provide a foundation in creating video-based, computer animation, using 3-D models, props, and backgrounds.  Students will use pre-defined models and actions and will also create their own.  Students will lip synch models with dialogue, use flocking techniques to simulate a large number of models, and will create videos using composites of several animations and live action.  A history of animation and animation terminology will be presented.

A+ / Net+ Certification Study    Grade 11-12
943554        Credit: 1
This course will cover content necessary to gain industry certification in A+ (computer maintenance and repair) and NET+ (networking principles and topics).  Topics will include computer hardware, compuer software, computer troubleshooting, general networking principles, and network topics.  After completion of this class, students should be able to pass the A+ and NET+ tests.

Career Academy Summer InternshipProgram
Grade (summer between 11th and 12th grade)
943604        Credit: .5
This program is an exploratory internship experience, which provides an opportunity for students to work in an information technology environment.  Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills, work ethics, and relevant skills of the workplace and an understanding of the selected career field of study.  Prerequisite:  Students must meet all qualifications set forth in the academy guidelines to take part in this program.

Other Courses in the Academy of Information Technology

Computer Science I    Grades:  10-12
908204        Credit:  1
See course description on page 21. [943204]

Digital Graphics and Animation    Grades 10-12
908504        Credit:  .5
See course description on page 22. [943254]

Web Mastering    Grades 10-12
908604        Credit:  .5
See course description on page 22. [943304]

Introduction to Business Computer Applications
        Grades:  9-12
944194        Credit:  1
See course description on page 37. [943104]

Business Computer Applications     Grades:  11-12
944204         Credit:  1
See course description on page 37. [943554