The Computer Science Department will have two tracks of learning that deal with technology. One track develops students who are interested in a future in Computer Science where software design and program coding is important. The Web Design 1 classes are designed to help students engineer user-friendly interface designs, develop and build strong programming skills, and integrate different types of code technology. The other track deals more specifically in design and using the computer as a creative tool. Students interested in art, graphic design, advertising, and multimedia should consider taking Graphic Design 1 and Graphic Design 2. These classes will focus on developing students design instincts by using industry-standard design and illustration software. Advanced students who are interested in web publications, graphic design, and developing server-side script technologies used in dynamic webpages should consider taking the Web Design 2 class. Below is a diagram that lays out the various class offerings.

Students are expected to read and comply with the SIS Acceptable User Computer Policy (AUP) for these courses and all computer use throughout the school.

Graphic Design 1.0	Graphic Design 2.0
Web Design 1.0	Web Design 2.0

Prerequisites:None

Credit: 1

Maximum Enrollment: 22

This course is designed to introduce students to the ever-evolving world of print and online media that is largely computer based. Software applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are fast replacing the drafting board and pencil of yesterday. Students looking to go into advertising, graphic design, or fine arts are encouraged to take this course and learn about the many developments in computer-generated graphics. The course will focus on developing skills within the two dominant visual paradigms: the bitmap image and the vector image. Through these different image types students will design print material, web media, and short animation.

Prerequisites: Graphic Design 1

Credit: 1

Maximum Enrollment: 15

This course is designed to further students?knowledge and experience in graphic design. Advanced concepts using software applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator will be covered for students to develop an extensive portfolio. Students will also use Adobe Flash to develop advanced interactive designs, flash animations, and integrated multimedia projects. Students will be challenged to develop a professional level of design technique and proficiency with industry standard software.

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Prerequisites: None

Credit: 1

Maximum Enrollment: 22 Students

This course is designed to continue develop and enhance student knowledge in website design. Students will learn more about the protocols of network computing, coding in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), coding in CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), working with WYSIWYG software for the web such as Macromedia Dreamweaver, developing web graphics with Macromedia Fireworks, and introductory programming with JavaScript. Students who complete this course will be familiar with the coding and software associated with the web design industry.

Prerequisites: Web Design 1 and Journalism I or Graphics Design 1 and instructor recommendation. Some exceptions will be considered.

Credit: 1

Maximum Enrollment: 10

Students will learn more about Adobe's CS3 Creative Suite, continue to develop their skills as interface designers, and learn to produce large works through teamwork and organization. The class will require a wide range of growing expertise ranging from template layout, digital photography, advanced interactive design, and development of graphics. Students will continue to develop skills in a team to update, revise, and maintain website designs through Web Site Design Projects. The SIS school website will be upgraded as a living, up-to-date media production that is important to the school community.