DESIGN YEAR 3: Computational Included in grade 8 Technology Rotation
This course (INT8) develops practical computer skills and teaches software use while applying elements of the Design Cycle, which is at the heart of the Technology component for the Middle Years Programme. Students will approach software-specific design challenges by investigating a design problem, designing an appropriate solution to that problem, planning an effective method to put their solution into practice, creating their solution based upon their plan and evaluating their solution to ensure it has appropriately addressed the design problem. True to the creative process, students will be encouraged to evaluate their work at all stages and to accept design failure as a necessary step to achieve a successful design solution. Projects throughout the course will be supported by teacher-lead demonstrations, sequentially more complex assignments and student experimentation, and will focus on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and basic elements fo Adobe Photoshop.
DESIGN YEAR 4: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Information Technology 9 (INT9) is a semester course that meets both provincial learning outcomes and IB MYP Technology aims and objectives. Information Technology 9 builds on the practical computer skills introduced in INT8. A deeper appreciation of the Design Cycle allows students to apply the approach to more complex software-specific design challenges. As in INT8, students will be encouraged to evaluate their work at all stages and to accept design failure as a necessary step to achieve a successful design solution. Projects throughout the course will be supported by teacher-lead demonstrations, sequentially more complex assignments and student experimentation, and will focus on the same basic applications of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, GarageBand and iMove.
DESIGN YEAR 5: INFO TECH ADST- COMPUTER STUDIES 2 credits
Information Technology 10 is a semester course that meets both provincial learning outcomes and IB MYP Technology aims and objectives. Information Technology 10 builds on the practical computer skills introduced in INT 8 and INT 9. A deepening understanding of The Design Cycle allows students to further develop as inquirers. As in INT 8 and INT 9, they will be given the opportunity to reflect upon their role as learners. During the course, students enhance their repertoire of technology options essential to our modern world.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 11 (4 credits)
This course involves programming as well as digital multimedia. Students will use programs like Visual Basic, C++, Java and Macromedia Flash to create advanced executable programs, arcade games, robotics, websites and multimedia presentations. Students will learn the basics in Photoshop, cartooning using Flash, and three dimensional animations using a program called Blender.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 12 (4 credits)
This course is designed for those students who wish to continue their studies and expand on their knowledge from Computer Programming 11. This course typically runs simultaneously with Computer Programming 11. Students may continue to work with programs from Computer Programming 11 or be given a chance to explore programs they did not have an opportunity to learn. Students will also be given opportunities to present ideas and lessons on computer technology to the class.
