This course will introduce you to 3D modeling tools and concepts. Using Blender, the popular open-source 3D modeling package, you will learn the basics of creating shapes, adding textures and lighting, and rendering. By the end of the course, you will have produced a series of increasingly sophisticated projects for your 3D portfolio. This course is suitable for students with no prior experience in 3D design or digital media authoring tools.
ART110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Blender (free download provided in course)
In this advanced course, you'll build on the skills you developed in 3D Art I to learn 3D animation techniques. Using Blender, the world's most powerful open-source 3D modeling tool, you'll master the basics of animation--rigging, bones, and movement--while learning how to apply traditional animation techniques to your 3D models.
ART210 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: 3D Art I - Modeling
Software: Blender (free download provided in course)
In this introductory course, you’ll learn about the physics of sound and the history of recording technologies. Next, you’ll learn about the four stages of professional music recording projects: recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. Using Audacity, an open-source recording and mixing program, you’ll practice the techniques used by sound engineers to produce multi-track recordings. Through a series of engaging hands-on projects, you’ll learn the fundamental concepts of audio engineering.
AUD110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Audacity (free download provided in course)
Today's students must be able to effectively use technology to research, organize, create, and evaluate information. This course provides a foundation in the skills and concepts that define computer literacy in the 21st century. From the basics of keyboarding to Internet research techniques, document creation, and digital citizenship, you'll practice essential skills through hands-on projects.
TCH110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: OpenOffice.org (free download provided in course)
This course introduces you to computer science concepts such as computer architecture, networks, and the Internet. You'll use object-oriented programming, event-driven processes, modular computer programming, and data manipulation algorithms to produce finished software programs. You'll use the design process to create many programs by determining specifications, designing the software, and testing and improving the product until it meets the specifications. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation for further study in this subject.
CSC110 .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Free download provided in course In the continuation of this two-course series, you’ll build on the computer science concepts and skills you learned in Part I. You'll continue to use object-oriented programming, event-driven processes, modular computer programming, and data manipulation algorithms to produce software programs. You'll use the design process to create many programs by determining specifications, designing the software, and testing and improving the product until it meets the specifications. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation for further study in this subject.
CSC210 .5 credit
Prerequisite: Computer Science I
Software: Free download provided in course
In this exploratory course, you’ll learn the elements of design, as well as foundational concepts of visual communication. While surveying a variety of media and art, you'll use Inkscape, a popular digital art program, to put into practice what you've learned. Discover career opportunities in the design, production, display, and presentation of digital artwork. Respond to the artwork of others, and learn how to combine artistic elements to create finished pieces that effectively communicate your ideas.
ART120 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Inkscape (free download provided in course)
In the second part of this two-part series, you’ll build on the skills and concepts you learned in Part I as you develop your vocabulary of digital design elements. You'll learn about the principles of design and use them to create your own unique artworks. By the end of the course, you will have created a collection of digital art projects for your digital design portfolio.
ART220 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: Digital Arts I
Software: Inkscape (free download provided in course)
Computer-aided design systems are used by designers and manufacturers in virtually every industry to create engineering design solutions. In this course, you'll master the basics of CAD software: creating points, lines, other geometric forms, isometric drawings, and 3D models. Learn how to translate initial concepts into functional designs and 3D walkthroughs. Explore career options for CAD designers in this hands-on introductory level course.
EGR110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Free download provided in course
Engineering design is the foundation for all product design, from MP3 players to skyscrapers. This course introduces you to the stages of the design process, including identifying a problem, brainstorming, selecting a possible solution, creating a prototype, testing, and revising the solution. You will use 3D CAD software to create designs that solve proposed problems. Throughout this design process, you'll use professional skills to document your work and communicate your ideas to others.
EGR210 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: Engineering Design I
Software: Free download provided in course
This introductory course teaches all the animation essentials. You'll learn cell animation, timelines, movies, sounds--the works--using Adobe® Flash®, the preferred design tool of industry pros worldwide. Learn how to draw and animate movies, and then publish them to the web. Create your own original art, or choose from the art asset libraries included for each project. At the end of this course, you'll have a portfolio of completed Flash animations.
FLA110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Adobe Flash CS4 or CS5
If you like playing Flash games online and want to find out how to design them, this course is for you. You'll learn how to develop a variety of games for the web using Adobe® Flash®, the world's most popular authoring tool for online games. You'll learn some basic programming concepts as you use ActionScript®, the native scripting language of Flash, to develop cool games, and then publish them online to share with your friends. By the end of this course, you will have a collection of fully-functioning multi-level online games.
FLA120 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Adobe Flash CS4 or CS5
This course is for anyone who loves gaming and wants to design games. You'll learn how to use popular game design software to create engaging, interactive games in a variety of genres. In addition, you'll get a solid foundation in the basic concepts of game development. By the end of this course, you will have a variety of polished games for your game development portfolio.
GDN110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Multimedia Fusion 2 (Standard)
This course will examine the impact of human activities on sustainability while exploring the basic principles and technologies that support sustainable design. Learn about the potential for emerging energy technologies like water, wind, and solar power. Find out how today’s businesses are adapting to the increased demand for sustainable products and services. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of this fast-growing field.
TCH150 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: None
This is the perfect course for anyone who wants to create compelling, professional looking graphic designs and photos. You'll learn the basics of composition, color, and layout before moving on to technical topics like working with layers and masks, adding special effects, and effectively using typefaces to create visual impact. At the end of this course, you will have a variety of original projects for your graphic design portfolio.
DPG110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: GIMP (free download provided in course)
Programmers start here. In this course, you'll learn key programming concepts and then apply them using Microsoft® Visual C++® 2008 Express Edition, the free version of Microsoft's Visual Studio® toolkit. Complete a series of increasingly complex projects while you learn C++, which is still one of the most versatile and powerful programming languages around. Learn the building blocks of programming: functions, loops, arrays, variables, and classes. At the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of compiled executables.
PRG110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Express (free download provided in course)
In this introductory business course, you'll learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur while mastering the basics of planning and launching your own successful business. Whether you want to start your own money-making business or create a non-profit to help others, this course will help you develop the core skills you'll need to be successful. Learn how to come up with new business ideas, how to attract investors, and how to market your business and manage expenses. Get inspired by stories from teen entrepreneurs who have turned their ideas into reality, and then plan and execute your own business!
BUS110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: None
Build on the business concepts you learned in Part I of this two-course series. Learn about sales methods, financing and credit, accounting, pricing, and government regulations. Refine your technology and communication skills in speaking, writing, networking, negotiating, and listening. Enhance your employability skills by preparing job-related documents, developing interviewing skills, and learning about hiring, firing, and managing employees. By the end of this course, you will develop a complete business plan and a presentation for potential investors.
BUS210 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Entrepreneurship I
Software: None
Find out what it takes to market a product or service in today’s fast-paced business environment. In this two-semester introductory course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of marketing using real-world business examples. You’ll learn about buyer behavior, marketing research principles, demand analysis, distribution, financing, pricing, and product management. By the end of this series, you will have developed your own comprehensive marketing plan for a new business.
BUS170 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: None
In the continuation of this two-course series, you’ll build on the skills and concepts you learned in Part I to develop a basic understanding of marketing principles and techniques. By the end of this series, you will have developed your own comprehensive marketing plan for a new business.
BUS270 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Marketing I
Software: OpenOffice.org (free download provided in course)
In this introductory finance course, you'll learn basic principles of economics and best practices for managing your own finances. Whether you're interested in creating budgets, making long-term financial plans to meet your goals, or understanding how to make responsible choices about income and expenses, this course will help you develop the core skills you'll need to be successful. Gain a deeper understanding of capitalism and other systems, so you can better understand your role in the economy of your society. Get inspired by the experiences of finance professionals and stories of everyday people and the choices they make to manage their money.
BUS150 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: None
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essentials of web design, from creating page layouts to coding with CSS and JavaScript® to create web pages. Through real-world design scenarios and hands-on projects, you'll create compelling, usable websites using WYSIWYG and code-based web design. Your web pages will include links, images, and embedded media, as well as many popular features of dynamic web pages used today. You'll also document your work and improve on your designs through an evaluation process.
WEB110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: Free download provided in course Programmers start here. In this course, you’ll learn key programming concepts and then apply them using Microsoft® Visual C++® 2008 Express Edition, the free version of Microsoft’s Visual Studio® toolkit. Complete a series of increasingly complex projects while you learn C++ - still one of the most versatile and powerful programming languages around. Learn the building blocks of programming: functions, loops, arrays, variables and classes. At the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of compiled executables.
This is a demo of Game Design, a semester-length course. The complete course features 6 hands-on projects. This demo includes only the first project.
In this introductory business course, you’ll learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur while mastering the basics of planning and launching your own successful business. Whether you want to start your own money-making business or create a non-profit to help others, this course will help you develop the core skills you’ll need to be successful. Learn how to come up with new business ideas, how to attract investors, how to market your business and manage expenses. Get inspired by stories from teen entrepreneurs who have turned their ideas into reality, then plan and execute your own business! Today's students must be able to effectively use technology to research, organize, create, and evaluate information. This course provides a foundation in the skills and concepts that define computer literacy in the 21st century. From the basics of keyboarding to Internet research techniques, document creation, and digital citizenship, you'll practice essential skills through hands-on projects.
TCH110 H .5 credit
Prerequisite: None
Software: OpenOffice.org (free download provided in course)
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