Computer Science and Multimedia is a vast discipline which spans from coding to video editing. The computer science domain includes software development, video game design, image editing, web development, and computer engineering. Multimedia also covers areas of Photoshop, video editing, 3D building, and video game design. Students will start with intro to programming, where students will learn to build code for video games. Students will work with breaking code out of the screen with Arduino and MicroBit controllers. Students will be able to wire and add resistors to projects that interact with the environment. Video game design classes test student’s ideas about what a game is and how they are made. Video editing marches into the fields of editing, effects, and streaming.
Wiring an Arduino with sensors
Year I
Students will take a combination of classes that cover computer science (Computer Science Discoveries, Web design, App Inventor) and digital media (Video Editing, 3D Modeling, and Photoshop)
Year II
Students take a combination of classes that cover advanced levels of computational thinking: AP Computer Principles (Python) and AP Computer Science A (Java)
Instructor: David Field
Skills/Knowledge Acquired
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
Hand coding skills in Java, Javascript, Python, and Web Languages
Computational and organizational skills
Program management and organization
Certifications
ACA (Adobe Certified Association)
Advanced Placement Exam
Certifications in Photoshop, Video Editing and Web Development are available
Student working with drawing tablet.
Course Activities
Build code for video games
Breaking code
Wire and add resistors
Design video games
Edit videos
Create products with Photoshop
3D Printing, modeling, animation and rendering
UX design
Computer concepts
Fine art
Analytical skills
Program Partners
Skills/Knowledge Acquired
Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
Hand coding skills in Java, Javascript, Python, and Web Languages
Computational and organizational skills
Program management and organization
Computer Science Discovery students program robots to wrestle
Entry Level Job Opportunities
Web Development Associate
Design Assistant
Webmasters Assistant
Assistant Editor
Career Opportunities (with further education)
Software Development
Graphic Designer
Media Engineer
Programmer
Software Engineer
