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Computer Literacy | Consumer Education | Desktop Publishing | Information Technology 1 |
| Computer Literacy Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 One Semester Qualifies for Applied Technology Credit Computer Literacy provides students with an introductory opportunity to develop computer, word processing, and business document communication skills. Concepts and skills that are developed in this class include, but are not limited to the following: Keyboarding techniques, proofreading accuracy, increased productivity, correct document formatting according to business standards, various input technologies, and information retrieval skills. Students will use keyboarding and word processing software. Back to top Consumer Education Consumer Education provides information about the economic system, the nature of capitalism, and the consumer’s function within free-market economies. The purpose of the course is to assist students to become informed citizens, equipped with knowledge about their consumer rights. Students learn to make intelligent choices related to money management, credit rights and responsibilities, and credit management. This course meets the State and District requirements for graduation. Back to top Desktop Publishing Desktop Publishing introduces students to the fundamentals of computer graphics and desktop functions. Using basic design concepts, guidelines, and their own creativity, students design and create professional-looking logos, business cards, letterheads, flyers, reports, brochures, newsletters, and other specialty documents. Students develop an understanding of how word processing, page layout, and graphics-editing software can be integrated to create visually appealing documents. Back to top Information Technology 1 Information Technology 1 is a course designed to give students the opportunity to learn a variety of technology skills that are necessary to complete tasks in all curricular areas throughout their high school careers. Both college-bound and work-bound students will find these skills to be essential as they move beyond high school. Students will learn how to use Microsoft Word to accurately and efficiently. They will learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint to design well-organized and effective presentations that can be used in a variety of classroom projects. Using Microsoft Excel, students will learn how to design and create spreadsheets, including formulas and charts, to perform practical applications for classroom assignments and personal use. Students will learn the basics of database software through the use of Microsoft Access. Back to top Information Technology 2 In Information Technology 2, students will learn the more advanced features of Microsoft Word, including performing a mail merge, automatically creating a table of contents, and designing and creating fill-in forms. Students will learn how to create and use more advanced formulas in Microsoft Excel as well as learning how to create and use Pivot Tables. In Microsoft PowerPoint, students will learn how to insert a variety of media, such as sound, video, and animation; how to link slides and objects; and how to create a Web page out of a presentation. Students will further their skills in Microsoft Access by learning how to perform such skills as creating advanced queries, establishing relationships between tables, and importing and exporting a database. Students will also have the chance to experiment with photo editing and drawing software. Back to top Introduction to Multimedia Design Introduction to Multimedia Design is an introductory course providing students the opportunity to learn the basic principles and elements of design utilizing the computer. Students will be exposed to concepts in desktop publishing, commercial art, and digital photography manipulation to produce business-oriented and personal projects. This basic course provides a foundation for further study in graphics, Web page design, desktop publishing, photography, or commercial art. Back to top Keyboarding Keyboarding is the basic introduction to correct fingering methods for entering information through the computer keyboard. After mastering the keyboard, students will learn the correct formatting for standard business letters, reports, reference pages, cover pages, tables, and outlines. Proofreading and accuracy are emphasized. Back to top Web Design 1 In Web Design 1 students create and design a variety of Web pages for personal, school, or business applications. Topics include the use of current Web page creation software, basic Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), and the fundamentals of layout, color, design, graphics and video/audio applications. Students will learn the characteristics of good Web Design as well as how to apply those concepts to their own Web page designs. Students will become skilled at evaluating information on Web pages for validity, usefulness, and relevance through guided practice, peer evaluations, and self-assessments. Back to top Web Design 2 Web Design 2 is a one-semester class that builds on the design and development skills learned in Web Design 1. Students will expand their creative and technical skills by applying them to functional Web pages from local schools, organizations, businesses, and community organizations. Back to top |
