Grade	Required Paway Classes	Encouraged Elective
9	Freshman Seminar	Digital Design Digital Journalism Foundations of Computing 1-2 Marketing 1-2 Music Technology 1-2 Photojournalism Web Design 2-3 Years World Language
10	Digital Media (130691) and Audio Video Foundations (131011)
11	Audio Video Production 1-2 (131021)
12	Audio Video Production 3-4 (131031) New 2024-2025

 

 

Audio Video Production 1-2 (131021/131022)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 10, 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Course Content: Students will expand upon the basics of video production to create projects that will involve a sequence requiring pre-production, production, and post-production. The emphasis of video production is to tell stories through interviewing, scripting and a more professional application of lighting, filming, recording, and editing.

 

Audio Video Production 3-4 (131031/131032) NEW 2024-2025

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Course Content: This course is an applied-knowledge course intended to prepare students to pursue careers and postsecondary learning in audio/visual production. Students in this course will apply knowledge and skills from previous courses in the program of study to create productions both independently and in teams. Students will use various equipment and technology to complete all phases of the production process, including planning, coordinating, capturing, editing, and distributing productions. Standards in this course include policies and regulations, independent and collaborative productions, distribution of media, and the production of live events. An understanding of the professional and ethical issues encountered by professionals in these careers is developed as students learn to refine their skills in problem solving, research, communication, teamwork, and project management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Digital Design (131451/131452)

H Advanced Digital Design (131461/131462)

Duration: 2 semesters      Grade Level:  10, 11,12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Course Content: Students will focus on utilizing advanced skills to plan, design, and create a design portfolio to showcase elements composition, digital photography, or digital print design. These skills will prepare students for entry-level positions in the digital design field.

 

Design Media and Web Technologies (130301/130302) NEW 2024-2025

Duration: 2 semesters      Grade Level:   11,12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Course Content: In this course, students acquire advanced skills in design, multimedia, and web development by applying project management principles to create professional quality digital media projects. Learning experiences allow students to apply layout and design techniques in real-world situations. Students work independently and in teams to create print, multimedia, and website projects for a variety of purposes and audience.

Grade	Required Pathway Classes	Encouraged Elective
9	Freshman Seminar and Digital Media (130691) and Audio Video Foundations (131011)	Audio Video Foundations Digital Media Intro to Drama Introduction to Stagecraft 2-3 Years World Language
10	Introduction to Film Studies (xxxxxx)
11	Art of Filmmaking 3-4 (110601)
12	H Advanced Film (021081)

 

 

 Introduction to Film Studies (xxxxxx/xxxxxx)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 10, 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Course Content: Introduction to Film Studies introduces students to foundational concepts in film: key moments in film history, film production, and different ways of writing about film.  Students will examine film as an art form and a technological process as they learn the terms, concepts, history, narratives, and aesthetics related to film.  Students will also learn to construct an argument about what a film's images and sounds mean. Students will view various scenes from films in class and as homework. This class will also prepare students for higher-level film production courses.

 

The Art of Filmmaking 3-4 (110601/110602)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

  Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous level or instructor permission

Course Content: Building on the principles established in Filmmaking 1-2, Filmmaking 3-4 will focus on the film production process, including roles and responsibilities on a film crew, pre-production planning, scripting, storyboarding, cinematography, editing, post-production, animation, and visual effects. Students will demonstrate an understanding of Advanced Editing and Post Production software through a series of practical exercises and projects. This class will prepare students to enter the Honors Advanced Filmmaking class.

 

H Advanced Film (021081/021082)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level:  12     Credit: 1 credit per semester (may be repeated for credit)

  Prerequisites:  Successful completion of previous level or instructor permission.

Course Content: Students will focus on advanced screen writing techniques.  Students will develop advanced editing, composition, and animation skills. Students will work independently to write, film, edit and produce short films for use in portfolios or competitions festivals.  Students enrolling in the Honors Advanced section should show a strong independent motivation to complete coursework on time and revise work as needed. Honors tag criteria:  Students will create short independent films which will be evaluated by the instructor. They must also select and enter a film festival/competition of their choosing, research the requirements, complete and submit a film.  Students will be required to prepare a scenario, a shooting script, a statement of purpose and an essay regarding the shooting style of a director they wish to emulate in their film.

 

Grade	Required Pathway Classes	Encouraged Elective
9	Freshman Seminar and Photojournalism 1(020841) and Digital Journalism (020451)	Audio Video Foundations Digital Media Digital Design Marketing 1-2 Yearbook 1-2 2-3 Years World Language
10	Intro to Contemporary Journalism 1-2 (020051)
11	Adv Contemporary Journalism 3-4 (020851)
12	Adv Contemporary Journalism Leadership (022951)

 

 

Intro to Contemporary Journalism 1-2 (020051/020052)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 10, 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: None

Course Content: This course introduces students to the field of contemporary journalism which includes but is not limited to current mobile media practices focused on a variety of media platforms for the 21st century. Emphasis on the laws and ethics of both online and video journalism includes the development of skills in online newspaper and web design, podcasts, news broadcasting, and social media. Students specifically focus on the skills and technology needed to create a newsroom in any situation.  

 

Adv Contemporary Journalism 3-4 (020851/020852)  NEW 2024-2025

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Intro To Contemporary Journalism 1-2 or Journalism at Buffett Magnet Middle School

Course Content: This course builds on the foundations of Intro to Contemporary Journalism. Students will expand their basic journalism skills to focus on production level coverage on topics including but not limited to sports coverage, video storytelling, and coverage across varied social platforms while utilizing multiple modes of content with an emphasis on audio content (i.e. radio and podcasting). Students will learn to adapt story forms to reach the current generation of students and will stay up-to-date on the latest trends in information technology to engage their audience.  Students will also earn the level of master in their programs and equipment and will use that knowledge to teach and support other journalism students.  As they develop as leaders, students will learn about workflow, deadlines, and assignments. 

 

Adv Contemporary Journalism Leadership (022951/022952)  NEW 2025-2026

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Adv Contemporary Journalism

Course Content: This course provides students the opportunity to lead at the highest level.  Students will continue to build leadership skills, create and enforce deadlines and workflows, and create content that reaches a diverse audience. Students will also find ways to reach new audiences and build community partnerships. They will work with creating content on a budget and managing and fundraising for projects and other necessities. Students will gather and use data for audience engagement and will be able to present data-driven decisions to their staff and adviser.  The capstone for this course will require students to apply their knowledge and skills learned in previous pathway courses. 

 

 

Grade	Required Pathway Classes	Encouraged Elective
9	Freshman Seminar	Band Choir Guitar Intro to Drama Intro to Stagecraft Metalsmith 1-2 Piano 2-3 Years World Language
10	Digital Media (130691) and Audio Video Foundations (131011)
11	Music Technology 1-2 (190971)
12	Music Technology 3-4 (191011)

 

 

Music Technology 1-2 (190971/190972) MUS TECH 1-2

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level:  10, 11, 12        Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: One year of successful high school music is required, preferably instrumental music.

Course Content: This course is designed for students interested in music and its related computer applications. No previous experience in computers is necessary.  Students will explore electronic musical instruments, computer-assisted instruction, MIDI sequencing and music notation.

 

Music Technology 3-4 (191011/191012) MUSIC TECH 3-4

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 10, 11, 12        Credit 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Music Technology 1-2 with a “C” or better OR permission from instructor

Notes: Class can be repeated for credit with teacher’s recommendation

Course Content: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Music Technology level 1 and 2.  Further computer applications in the study of music are explored in depth. Topics include electronic musical instruments, computer-assisted instruction, MIDI sequencing and music composition and notation. Participation in cross-curricular activities will explore applications of music technology as a business.

 

Music Theory (190901/190902)

H Music Theory (190521/190522)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Course Content: This course includes the study of fundamental notation, intervals, triads, basic chord structure and principles of voice leading. Students electing this course should have some basic music reading knowledge and advanced interest in the formal study of music. The course is considered to be a pre-college course, which may result in advanced placement in a college music theory program.

Additional assignments will be required to receive Honors Credit.

 

AP® Music Theory (191521/191522)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 10, 11, 12        Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Completion of Music Theory with a “C” or better

Course Content: This AP® Music Theory course is designed to develop aural, performance, composition and theoretical knowledge skills of students to levels beyond the high school level. Students are encouraged to progress to be able to take the AP exam during fourth quarter.

 

Grade	Required Pathway Classes	Encouraged Elective
9	Freshman Seminar	Accounting 1-2 CAD/Design Eng 1-2 CAD/Design Eng 3-4 Digital Design Foundations of Computing 1-2 Marketing 1-2 2-3 Years World Language
10	Digital Media (130691) and Audio Video Foundations (131011)
11	Web Design 1-2 (130281)
12	Web Design 3-4 (130411) (New 2024-2025) H Career Academy Capstone 1-2 (188831)

 

 

Web Design 1-2 (130281/130282)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 10, 11,12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Digital Media or Digital Design

Course Content: Students will demonstrate knowledge of web design and languages to create a content rich and visually pleasing website that captures and keeps visitors’ interests. Focus will be given to effective page layout, image creation and manipulation, interactivity, content creation, and project management.

 

Web Design 3-4 (130411/130412)  NEW 2024-2025

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 10, 11,12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Digital Media or Digital Design

Course Content: In this course, students demonstrate advanced skills in design, multimedia, and web development through project management principles to create professional quality web design projects that arespecific to a client’s needs.

 

H Career Academy Capstone 1-2 (188831/188832)

Duration: 1 semester     Grade Level: 12     Credit:  1 credit

Prerequisites: Academy of Information Technology Program

Course Content: This class provides students the opportunity to connect what they learn in school and worksite application.  Students are placed in an occupation that best relates to their career interest and aptitude.  The school and business community work together to plan activities that will enable each student to apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills learned in the classroom to actual business situations and positions.

 

Grade	Required Pathway Classes	Encouraged Elective
9	Freshman Seminar	AP Computer Science Principles CAD/Design Eng 1-2 Digital Design Intro to Game Design Robotics 1-2 Web Design 2-3 Years World Language
10	Foundations of Computing 1-2 (131421)
11	H Cybersecurity 1-2 (131411)
12	Cybersecurity 3-4 (131721) New 2024-2025

 

Foundations of Computing 1-2 (131421/131422)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Course Content: Designed to be the first computer science course for students who have never programmed before, Foundations of Computing is a starting point for Computer Science. Students will explore the impact of computing in society and build skills in digital citizenship and cybersecurity. Beyond learning the fundamentals of programming, students build computational-thinking skills by applying computer science to collaboration tools, modeling and simulation, and data analysis.

 

H Cybersecurity 1-2 (131411/131412)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 10, 11, 12      Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Programming 1-2                                                  

Note: This course will feed into courses for Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity at local community colleges and universities.      

Course Content: Cybersecurity introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and encourages students to create solutions that allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy.  Students will solve problems by understanding and closing these vulnerabilities.  This course raises students’ knowledge of and commitment to ethical computing behavior.

 

Cybersecurity 3-4 (131721/131722) New 2024-2025

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level:  11, 12      Credit: 1 credit per semester  

Course Content: In this course the students will continue to develop and build their cybersecurity skills and knowledge while learning advanced concepts required to recognize and potentially mitigate attacks against devices, computers, enterprise networks and mission-critical infrastructure. Students will learn current testing and vulnerability assessment techniques to measure and prevent attacks ranging from basic malware to complex web-based exploits and social engineering tactics that take advantage of people's trust. Students will recognize and evaluate real-world attacks through the use of advanced hacking techniques and methods of defense fortification using virtual labs and cyber ranges. At the same time, students will delve into topics like risk management and incident response and recovery. This course is designed to prepare students for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and/or the Security+ exam and certification.

 

Electives:

Intro to Game Design 1-2 (138061/138062)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level:  11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Programming 1-2                                          

Course Content: This course will explore the programming aspects of video game design.  The students will develop an understanding of how to use 2D and 3D graphic concepts by manipulating them in a video game programming environment.  They will also learn how to apply standard programming techniques in video game programming projects.

 

AP^® Computer Sci Principles (131311/131312) AP H COMP SCI A/B

Duration: 2 semesters   Grade Level: 10, 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Course Content: Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundations of computer science with a focus on how computing powers the world. Along with the fundamentals of computing, you will learn to analyze data, create technology that has a practical impact, and gain a broader understanding of how computer science impacts people and society.

Grade	Required Pathway Classes	Encouraged Elective
9	Freshman Seminar	CAD /Design Eng 1-2 Digital Design Foundations of Computing 1-2 Web Design 2-3 Years World Language
10	Intro to Robotics (172141)
11	Robotic Concepts 3-4 (172151)
12	Adv Robotics Concepts 5-6 (172161)

 

Intro to Robotics 1-2 (172141/172142)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 9, 10, 11     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Students who took robotics in middle school may have priority if seats are limited.

Course Content: Students will design and build a robot to participate in area robotics competitions.  Major units of study will focus on the engineering design process, designing and building a controllable base, designing and building a manipulator and programming of the mechanical system using logic-based control and simple sensors.

 

Robotic Concepts 3-4 (172151/172152)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 10, 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Robotics 1-2

Course Content: Students will thoroughly examine a robotics design problem and implement the best possible solution to the proposed problem.  The problem will require students to develop deeper understanding of robotics design and implementation.  Examples would include transmission design, pneumatic controls and in- depth precision programming control. 

 

Adv Robotics Concepts 5-6 (172161/172162)

Duration: 2 semesters     Grade Level: 11, 12     Credit: 1 credit per semester

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Robotics 3-4 and teacher recommendation

Course Content: Students will thoroughly examine robotics design problem, develop an original possible solution and document the stages of the design process.  The problem will require students to develop deeper understanding of robotics design, implementation, and problem solving for a specified criterion.  This course applies science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts.  Examples would include transmission design, pneumatic controls and in-depth precision programming control.