Middleton
Academy of Computer Game Design
The Academy of Computer Game Design program prepares students for the dynamic world of video game design and animation. Students practice the highest technology skills in Programming, Graphic Design, Management, and 3D Modeling. Students earn Industry Certifications, such as MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist), Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop, Adobe Certified Associate-Flash, and Autodesk Certification (3D Studio Max or Maya). They also learn complex technology skills that can be transferred to other careers, such as data base development and management for business systems.
* Students must have taken and passed Algebra I or Algebra I Honors.
2Computer Systems: Cyber Security
2In the Computer Systems: Cyber Security program, students begin by studying the hardware and software of personal computers in preparation for the nationally recognized A+ Certification Exam. Hands-on labs and virtual desktop learning tools will help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills. The Cisco CCNA® curriculum will then provide an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services such as cyber-security, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and soft-skills development. Students will be prepared for the CCNA® and CCENT® exams. This program allows students to develop the skills necessary to enter all fields of computer programming and computer engineering at the postsecondary level.
* Students must have taken and passed Algebra I or Algebra I Honors.
Academy of Engineering
The Engineering program is a nationally recognized pre-engineering curriculum of Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org). Courses in this rigorous curriculum include: Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Civil Engineering/Architecture, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Design & Development. Students use the same industry-leading 3D design software used by companies like Intel, Lockheed Martin and Pixar, such as Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Revit, and AutoCAD.
* Students must have taken and passed Algebra I or Algebra I Honors.
Biomedical-Biotechnology / Scientific Research
The Biomedical-Biotechnology program includes a nationally recognized curriculum of Project Lead the Way (www.pltw.org). Students explore the concepts of human medicine and are introduced to topics such as physiology, genetics, microbiology and public health. Through activities, like dissecting a heart, students examine the processes, structures and interactions of the human body – often playing the role of biomedical professionals. They also explore the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, working collaboratively to investigate and design innovative solutions to the health challenges of the 21st century such as fighting cancer with nanotechnology.
* Students must have taken and passed Algebra I or Algebra I Honors.