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Independent Study - Technology
Upper School students can enroll in a variety of computer independent study courses to learn how to program in C, how to create web pages using HTML and Javascript, how to program using Java, and how to create computer animation and 3-D models.
These are independent study courses. Students are responsible for completing these courses during study halls, recess, or before or after school. Students are required to complete various assignments and usually some sort of project to receive a grade. Most courses are 1/4 credit and are graded pass-fail.
In addition to the courses in computer programming and HTML, there are also several more advanced courses offered in graphics & related technology. These include Multimedia and Animation, all Student-designed courses and Typing/Word Processing. Except for the Typing/Word Processing course, most of these courses are 1/2 credit or more and are graded A-F.
You can sign up for a computer independent study using our web registration form (PDF). You need to print and complete the form then turn it in to the Upper School Office.
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Students will learn the structure and syntax of C, input and output, loop statements, control flow statements simple and structured data types, functions, and structured programming.
Students will learn how to create web pages, including HTML tags, lists, changing the color of text and backgrounds, inserting images and graphics, links to other web pages, links to e-mail addresses, forms, tables, frames, image maps, animated GIFs, and uploading to a server.
Students will learn how to include Javascript in their web pages, including event handlers, functions and objects, alert and confirmation dialogs, the history and document objects, and using frames and secondary windows. Students must complete HTML, and C Programming before taking this course.
Students will learn to program using Java, including object oriented programming concepts, creating applets, using an event handler, drawing methods, and animation. Students must complete HTML, C Programming, and Javascript before taking this course.
Multimedia Technology: Beginning Flash Games
This is an independent study course in which students develop a flash game using Adobe Flash software. This online course and includes action script programming, drawing in flash, animation and overall project development.
Grading
Students will have several projects over the course of the semester. Each project covers a different aspect of game development. Students are required to present their final game to the class.
Primary Software
- Adobe Flash
Primary Hardware
- Student computers
Techniques
- Drawing in flash
- Flash Animation
- Designing a scoring mechanism
- Adding sound
- Action scripts for game instructions and levels
2051 Larpenteur Ave E
St. Paul, MN 55109
651.777.2555
info@moundsparkacademy.org