Central Bucks School District

 

 

 

This class is strongly recommended for all college-bound students as it will provide skill building in vital Microsoft Office skills. Students begin by learning advanced word processing skills using MS Word. They will then learn to use higher-level spreadsheet and database design techniques using MS Excel in order to solve problems, organize and calculate data, and make fact-based decisions. Principal PowerPoint features will also be explored, allowing students to enhance key presentation skills.

 

5561 Digital Marketing

(9 weeks, 0.5 credit)

This course introduces students to the growing world of digital media and commerce. Students will integrate marketing and media design elements in a variety of software and online applications. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the desktop publishing field using industry standard software, Adobe Creative Suite. Course activities include designing print media, multimedia communications and applying digital marketing concepts to social media platforms including Snapchat, Instagram and other online applications. 

Prerequisite: Marketing and Advertising Fundamentals, C or better.

 

5525 Web Design

(9 weeks, 0.5 credit)

This course centers on digital media including web page design and a variety of photo editing techniques. Students will learn a broad range of skills and techniques necessary to design and build a Web presence on the Internet. Design issues specific to web-based presentations will be discussed including the application of different graphics, colors, web page fonts, and the use of CSS formats. Effective web page layout and navigation techniques will be explored and applied while using current industry standard tools including the Adobe Creative Suite.

 

5668 College and Career Computer Skills

(9 weeks, 0.5 credit)

Taking this course will increase your efficiency using Microsoft Office products. Skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and keyboarding will ensure your success in high school, college and the workplace. The focus of the course is practical application and every day features of these software programs. Exciting projects integrate online research and web-based resources and allow you to express your creativity in both writing and design, in this dynamic hands-on course.

 

5227 Gaming Design

(9 weeks, 0.5 credit)

This course introduces students to the essentials of designing a video game using game development software. The intent of this course is to acquaint students to the business of the gaming industry and careers, while understanding and using the applications to plan and develop a game.