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Computer Gaming & 3-D Modeling Specialty Tech Lab Computer Gaming
May sign up for one, or two in sequential order. Course Numbers: 015101, 015102, 015103
Prerequisites: A–None B–Computer Gaming & 3-D Modeling A Prerequisites: Computer Gaming & 3-D Modeling A & B
Fulfills Graduation Requirement for: Elective and Fine Arts and instructor approval.
Grade Level: 9-12 Note: May register for one or more trimesters. Lab may

 Computer Gaming & 3-D Modeling A be repeated with higher level objectives written for each
Course Number : 012501 specialty interest. Indicate trimester preference by course
number.
May not be offered all trimesters.
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the design and
computer skills needed to create graphics, animations, and video Fulfills Graduation Requirement for: Elective and Fine Arts
games. Students will gain experience and skill working with 3D modeling Grade Level: 9-12
software to model and print objects, scenes, and humanoids like the
movies and video games they spend hours watching and playing. In Course Description: This course is designed for the student who
addition, this course will use video game building software to combine would like to further develop his or her skills in a given technology
characters and environments into simple games students can take course. The student and the instructor will develop a contract which will
home. All software can be downloaded for free and placed on a home outline in detail the objectives for the term. The student will be expected
PC. to work independently, using the instructor as a guide.

 Computer Gaming & 3-D Modeling B Digital Photography
Course Number: 012502 Course Number: 012900
Course Description: This course is a chance to continue building the Prerequisites: None
design and computer skills needed to create graphics, animations, and
video games. Students will gain higher level experience and skill working Fulfills Graduation Requirement for: Elective and Fine Arts
with 3D modeling software to edit complex shapes, textures, UV maps, Grade Level: 9-12
and environments. We will use current video game building software to
combine characters and environments and mimic the collaborative Course Description: Learn the history of photography, the features
process needed to execute game production. Completion of Gaming and and operations of a digital camera, and basic photography skills. You
3D Modeling A is required. All software can be downloaded for free and will also learn how to upload and correct images, proper techniques for
placed on a home PC. storage and options for presentation.

Computer Gaming & 3-D Modeling Blended Digital Photography Blended
May sign up for one, or two in sequential order. Course Number: 014900
Prerequisites: A–None B–Computer Gaming & 3-D Modeling A Note: See page 5 for more information.
Fulfills Graduation Requirement for: Elective and Fine Arts Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 9-12 Fulfills Graduation Requirement for: Elective and Fine Arts
Blended courses personalize instruction so that students may accelerate
their learning. Students incorporate their personal goals for gaming and Grade Level: 9-12
3D modeling to customize course objectives and have the opportunity to Blended courses personalize instruction so that students may accelerate
move forward to new objectives after demonstrating mastery. The their learning. Students incorporate their personal goals for gaming and
instructor will facilitate learning through teacher-led instruction, 3D modeling to customize course objectives and have the opportunity to
collaborative group learning, and independent learning through move forward to new objectives after demonstrating mastery. The
Schoology. If you are a student who enjoys learning at your own pace instructor will facilitate learning through teacher-led instruction,
and are comfortable with technology, this course is for you. collaborative group learning, and independent learning through
Schoology. If you are a student who enjoys learning at your own pace
 Computer Gaming & 3-D Modeling A Blended and are comfortable with technology, this course is for you.
Course Number : 012701 Course Description: See Digital Photography
Course Description: See Computer Gaming and 3-D Modeling A
Photography B: Digital and Darkroom Photography
 Computer Gaming & 3-D Modeling B Blended
Course Number: 012702 Course Number: 046402
Course Description: See Computer Gaming and 3-D Modeling B  See Visual Art department section of this handbook.
Photography C: Combining New Media
Course Number: 046403
 See Visual Art department section of this handbook.

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