Digital Design and Business Education

DIGITAL DESIGN COURSES 2022/23

Digital Design & Literacy 8

Practical and fun, students in digital design learn how to use digital media software and develop their own creative projects - including the exploration of their own ideas! In class, students will get to:

• Make storyboards and plans before producing their own videos
• Utilize graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop) to edit and enhance photos
• Explore the fields of digital sound design and computer programming
• Practice and improve their keyboarding skills

The skills learned in this class will greatly help them in their future projects and courses!

 Digital Design & Literacy 9

Wherever you go, people are relying more on computers and technology than ever. This course builds on what students learned in MYP Design: Digital Design and Literacy 8 but can also be taken as a first digital design course!

In this course, students will explore a wide range of technologies: 3D modelling, website creation, audio and video production, video game programming, and photo editing. We investigate current design trends as well as good design principles. This course is designed for students who like to think about complex ideas, make projects, and work independently with others while using the ‘Design Cycle’ as a guide to produce work. Software Used: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blender

Video Game Design 10

Prerequisite: None

Are you interested in designing video games? Want to learn how to create digital worlds and characters? Curious to see what programming a game is like? Have an interest in producing game-focused sound effects and music? This course is meant for anyone who has ever wondered “How are video games and apps made?” Video Game Design 10 is designed for students who want to learn more about and participate in the type of design work being done in the industry. Students will learn how to use Unity to write code and develop virtual worlds, Blender to design and create 3D models, BandLab to record and produce digital audio, as well as strategies for tying all of this work together into larger projects! As they learn, design, and develop, students will explore the wider design industry and learn about project workflow, professional roles and responsibilities, and the people who work in the industry. By the end of the course, students will learn how to utilize the design cycle to ideate and create simple games of their own design!

Digital Media Design 10

Digital Media Design is the final course in the IB Middle Years Program digital media design track – although it can be taken as a first digital design course as well!

Students taking this course will continue to explore, learn, and create using numerous digital design tools and platforms to create image and video media. This course focuses primarily on digital content creation – the process of ideating, developing, and refining digital products. We will develop skills in producing and editing photo and video content designed for online platforms such as YouTube and Twitch. We will also create and design various forms of 2D and 3D content such as video game sprites and models.

By the end of the course, you will have the tools and understanding needed to create a wide-variety of design-rich content for your favorite content-hosting platforms!

Software Used: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, OBS Studio, Blender

Course Video: MD10-course-selection-2023-4.mp4

Video Game Development 11/12

Recommended Prerequisites: Computer Programming 11 or Graphic Production 11/12 or 3D Modelling and Animation 11/12

Do you want to push your skills in programming, graphic production, or 3D modelling to the next level? Do you have a passion for game design? Do you want to get a taste for real-world development processes? In Video Game Development 12 you will be working in a project-based learning environment to develop custom games both individually and in small teams. You will work on both small and large-scale projects to develop skills in self-chosen specializations and create products that harness your new learning alongside the unique skills you bring to the course from your previous studies. You will also get opportunities to create experiences of your own design and imagination to play and shar with others! Coding Languages Covered: C# Development Software: Unity, Microsoft Visual Studio Visual Design Software: Adobe Suite, Blender

Course Video: Video Game Development Promo Video.mp4

Computer Programming 11 - Prerequisites: None

Computer Programming 11 is a course for students who have a strong interest in learning how to code! Students will develop beginner to intermediate skills in problem solving, program design, structured programming, and coding fundamentals while building software and 2D video games. This course is project-based, meaning all core content is learned and assessed by actually creating working pieces of software! This course is a prerequisite for all computer programming options at the grade 12 level and also qualifies students to take Video Game Development 12. Coding Languages Covered: Java, C# Software Used: Greenoot, Netbeans, Unity

Course Video: Computer Programming 11 Promo Video.mp4

Computer Programming 12 - Recommended Prerequisite Course: Computer Programming 11

Computer Programming 12 is a course for students interested in deepening their technical fluency in and conceptual understanding of computer programming through a project-based approach. Students will expand upon their learning in Computer Programming 11 by studying more advanced skills, algorithms, and techniques for writing software both individually and in teams. Students can choose to write code in Java, Python, C#, or a combination of the above! Students will also be able to explore self-chosen topics in the field to extend their learning through self-directed explorations. Coding Languages Covered: Java, Python, C# Software Used: Netbeans, PyCharm, Microsoft Visual Studio

Digital Media Design 11/12 - Prerequisite Course: None

Students in Senior Digital Media Design will develop 3D worlds, characters, and animations, explore film and audio, or build and maintain functional websites. After an initial exploration of each topic, you will select one of the following pathways to focus on:

• 3D Modelling and Animation: you will use Blender to create video game assets, environments, characters, and digital short films
• Video Production: you will use Adobe Premiere and After Effects to storyboard, film, edit, and produce short movies.
• Web Development: you will develop web pages by investigating HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python, and learn to maintain it using industry standard frameworks

Advanced students will be given opportunities to self-direct their own exploration on topics of interest and/or need to enrich their learning and create products that solve real-world challenges.

Graphic Production/Yearbook 11/12

Students in Graphic Production will explore and apply design principles, use photography and typography to communicate information, and create visual design products that solve problems. Starting in Illustrator, students will use colour theory, contrast, symmetry, and balance to develop and explore a personal design language. Then, students will develop a range of products for a variety of different mediums like online layouts, video, photography, and digital artwork. The Yearbook pathway is designed for students interested in journalism, photography, design, marketing, or desktop publishing. Prior experience using computers and editing software is an asset, but not required. Students interested in Yearbook should take this course in both semesters in order to fully complete the book! Software used: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro

Course video: gap-course-selection-2023.mp4

IB Computer Science 11 Certificate or IB Computer Science 12 Certificate HL (Year 2)

The IB Computer Science course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computational thinking as well as knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate. The course, underpinned by conceptual thinking, enables and empowers innovation, exploration and the acquisition of further knowledge in a diverse set of topics: computer hardware and networking, system management, computational thinking, and the fundamentals of programming and data management. Students also study how computer science interacts with and influences cultures and society as well as the ethical issues surrounding computer science’s impacts on our world. During the course the student will also develop technical skills in the field of computer science by reviewing, reproducing, and creating algorithms and software using the Java programming language – including a major software development project. This is a two-year IB DP course. Students must complete both years of the course and the external examination to receive course credit.

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Digital Marketing 11 (Hybrid Course)

Discover the exciting world of marketing in this hybrid course that combines in-person and online learning! Learn the foundations of marketing, including how to identify target audiences, develop strategies, and create impactful marketing campaigns. Explore branding, market research, and the power of storytelling to connect with consumers. You’ll also dive into digital marketing essentials, from social media strategies to content creation, using professional graphic design tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as industry standard video editing software. Access to a computer with internet connection required. All required software will be provided by the school. No pre-requisites necessary. Build the skills to bring your creative ideas to life and make an impact in today’s digital world!

Course Video: Digital Marketing.mp4

Accounting 11

Don’t wait until college, university or a financial crisis to study accounting! A secondary school credit in accounting will give you a strong head start for any future studies or for managing your own personal finances! This introductory course covers the full accounting cycle for individuals with little to no financial background. Topics include an introduction to accounting theory, traditional recordkeeping procedures, the accounting cycle, and reporting. We will also be developing beginner and intermediate skills in using Excel and other software to document, calculate, and report. Students will also be given opportunities to study accounting application topics that connect to areas of personal finance such as saving and growing money, investments, budgeting, and taxes!

Course Video: Accounting 11 Promo Video.mp4

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