Westbrook High School

601115 - Developing Mobile Apps

This course focuses on the principles of computer science from the perspective of developing mobile applications.  Students will use the mobile programming language "App Inventor" to design and build mobile apps for Android tablets and smartphones.  The only limit to the type of app you will build is your own imagination!  

Prerequisite:  Algebra 1, Introduction to Developing Mobile Apps
Credit: .5
Grades: 10 through 12
Length: 1 semester
Weight: 1.0

601116 - Introduction to Developing Mobile Apps

In this course, students will be introduced to the principles of computer science from the perspective of developing mobile applications.  Students will learn the mobile programming language "App Inventor" to design and build mobile apps for Android tablets and smartphones.  The only limit to the type of app you will build is your own imagination!  Upon successful completion, interested students may take the full year Mobile Applications class.

Prerequisite:  None
Credit:  .50
Grades:  9  through 12
Length:  1 Semester 
Weight: 1.0

601808 - Television Production

This class is designed for students interested in working on the morning announcements. Those students wanting to participate in "The Knightly News" should take this course. Students will become skilled in pre-production, production, and post-production techniques and students will enjoy a different type of classroom environment. 

Prerequisites: None
Credit:   .25
Grades:  9 through 12
Length:  1 semester
Weight:  1.0

601112- Graphic Communications

Graphic Communications will focus on the study of advertising and how we graphically relay information in society.  Students will analyze marketing techniques and create their own advertising campaigns to reach their intended markets.  Students will be introduced to Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Adobe Illustrator to create their ads and will also focus on the principles and elements of design in relation to graphic layout.  This class may be taken more than once with the approval of the instructor and an approved learning activity plan. 

Prerequisite:  None
Credit:  ½
Grades:  9 through 12
Length: 1 semester
Weight: 1.0