TECHNOLOGY COURSE OF STUDY OVERVIEW
Technology sequence at PATHS combines the skills of language arts, graphic design, layout, and production of a variety of published products, using a variety of software tools. The sequence starts with focus on using desktop publishing software to effectively communicate messages in different media forms. The goal of this course is to use the combination of type, color, illustrations and images to produce professionally printed materials. This course will teach a combination of language arts, research, graphic design skills and software skills. Each class will consist of equal parts lecture/modeling and hands-on software experience. The software being taught is Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Dream Weaver, etc. Other parts of the sequence will include Web Design, Basic Hardware/ Software Troubleshooting, and advanced course in Network Administration ending in CISCO Certification.
9th Grade
Fall Term:
Introduction to Desktop Publishing 101
Spring Term:
Introduction to Web Design
10th Grade
Fall Term:
Photoshop Design 102
Spring Term:
Intro to Computer Hardware/Software Troubleshooting
11th Grade
Fall Term:
Advanced Photoshop Techniques 102
Spring Term:
Introduction to Network Administration 101
12th Grade
Fall Term:
Advanced Web Design 102
Spring Term:
Advanced Network Administration (CISCO Certification)