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DPS Information Technology Pathway
Overview
IT Pathway Schools:
West Campus (West Generations, West Career Academy and West Leadership High Schools)
Lincoln High School
High Tech Early College
Student Age Range: 15-19 years old
COURSEWORK:
PROGRAMMING
YEAR ONE: One of the following:
IT Survey Course: Introduces IT careers
and CAD, robotics, graphic design,
computer programing, and web page
design.
Exploring Computer Science: Covers the
major components of the computer,
introduction to algorithms, web design,
data and spreadsheets, robotics and
programming using Scratch (language).
YEAR TWO: One of the following:
Robotics: Students learn programming
through both drag and drop software and
LabView software. They also begin learning
javascript and/or coding. Students program
robots to carry out basic commands.
Computer Science Principles: This course
covers the same content as a
college introduction to computer science
course. Students learn a coding language such
as Python, Javascript, or Ruby and develop
greater skill in using algorithms to build simple
web applications.
Web Applications: Introduces students to
basic principles and standards of web design.
Topics include a basic understanding of HTML,
website planning, and CSS.
WEB DESIGN
YEAR ONE: One of the following:
Intro to Computer Design: Students are
introduced to the design cycle, design
elements and graphics. Students learn basic
image editing using Adobe Photoshop as
well as desktop publishing using Word,
Illustrator, etc. Student build a web page
using a template.
YEAR TWO: One of the following:
Web Design 1: Student learn to how to create
basic HTML documents, web page formatting,
image file formats (GIF, JPG, PNG) and website
hosting.
3D Animation: Students use state of the art
3D software (Adobe AfterEffects) to build and
animate 3D models. Students apply basic
camera animation and use a simple linear
timeline and video editing techniques to
create a visual presentation.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
YEAR ONE: One of the following:
Intro to Computer Design: Students are
introduced to the design cycle, design
elements and graphics. Students learn basic
image editing using Adobe Photoshop as
well as desktop publishing using Word,
Illustrator, etc. Students build a web page
using a template.
Graphic Design 1: Students learn the basics
of graphic design including use of Adobe
products, elements of design such as
organization, color theory, positive and
negative space, etc. Students also learn
typography and basic image editing.
YEAR TWO: One of the following:
Graphic Design 1: Students learn the basics of
graphic design including use of Adobe
products, elements of design such as
organization, color theory, positive and
negative space, etc. Students also learn
typography and basic image editing.
Graphic Design 2: Students learn intermediate
level design principles and more complex
image editing, motion graphics and
multimedia techniques.
Desktop Publishing: Students taking Desktop
Publishing learn basic design elements and
create a variety of documents such as
business cards, letterhead, flyers, etc. using
desktop publishing software.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
YEAR ONE:
Digital Photo 1: Students learn the basics
of design and composition, photo
retouching, special effects, and lighting.
Students begin a portfolio which they
continue to develop in Photo 2.
DRAFTING
YEAR ONE:
IT Survey Course: Introduces IT careers
and CAD, robotics, graphic design,
computer programing, and web page
design.
YEAR TWO:
Digital Photo 2: students develop skill in layer
adjustments, advanced correction and lighting
techniques, collage, special effects and use of
Lightroom software.
YEAR TWO:
CAD Drafting Tech 1: Students learn the
structure, components, and types of
construction methods in pictorial format and
prepare 2D drawings using CAD.