Regional Occupational Program (ROP) (Main)
Animation 3-4 – 0144, 0145 Grades 10-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Basic Animation 1-2
Advanced Animation will introduce students to the principles of computer
animation and to the various programs used in the production of this art
form. It will continue to stress the fundamentals of pencil animation and
build on the skills developed in Basic Animation 1-2. Claymation and the
fundamentals of video will be merged with the pencil and computer to broaden
the possibilities of creativity. It will also offer a foundation for those
students who wish to pursue a career in animation and/or relative fields.
These areas will include set design, acting, producing, directing,
background artists, inkers, inbetweeners, 3-D animators, 3-D modelers, sound
editing, storyboarding, and script writing.
Animation 5-6 – 0146, 0147 Grades 10-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Basic Animation 3-4
Advanced Animation will introduce students to the principles of computer
animation and to the various programs used in the production of this art
form. It will continue to stress the fundamentals of pencil animation and
build on the skills developed in Basic Animation 1-2. Claymation and the
fundamentals of video will be merged with the pencil and computer to broaden
the possibilities of creativity. It will also offer a foundation for those
students who wish to pursue a career in animation and/or relative fields.
These areas will include set design, acting, producing, directing,
background artists, inkers, inbetweeners, 3-D animators, 3-D modelers, sound
editing, storyboarding, and script writing.
Animation 7-8 – 0148, 0149 Grades 10-12
Digital Portfolio/Job Skills/Senior Project is the final step in preparation
for graduation, going on to higher education, and/or gaining employment. By
taking the time to finalize and formalize all the students have accomplished
in the previous courses, each individual is able to bring examples of all
that they have accomplished into a final portfolio and demo reel to present
at their exit interview and to prospective schools or employers. This is a
time consuming project that will mean the difference between a professional
presentation or just another “wannabee” animator. New skills presented in
this course will be the written resume, oral presentation and sales of
self-image, and formalizing production skills acquired to date. Studentswill
be production leaders that will oversee one group community service project
to give back something to their community for the education. This senior
project will be a public service message with a theme of antiviolence,
drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco, geared towards the K-12 children of our
community. Even when not written, pencil animation will be emphasized every
semester and outside work.
Architectural Design 1 2– 0846, 0847
Grades 10 12
Recommended Prerequisite: Drafting 1 2
Computer Aided Architectural Design 1 2 and 3 4 deal with the planning of
buildings. All students will acquire a knowledge of the evaluation of man’s
means of building and how this relates to weather, custom, tradition, and
materials available and social habits. Skills will be acquired through the
process of designing a home, building a model, and surveying a typical site.
Sample projects will be given as if the student was the architect and had to
meet the county building codes. Technical information and skills are
acquired through participation, demonstrations, projects, and guest
speakers.
Auto Engine – 0907 Grades 10-12
Auto Engine Performance provides entry level training and upgrading of
skills in auto tune up, brakes, alignment, and preventive maintenance. Jobs
in this field include mechanic, re alignment specialist, and brake
specialist. In the course, the student will study tune up, alignment, wheel
balancing, and brake repair. Job getting/job keeping skills are also taught.
Course content is taught through lecture/teacher demonstration (20%),
individual/self directed instruction (20%), shop/lab experiences (45%), and
other (filmstrips, slides, video) (15%). While in class, the students will
use drum lathes, scopes, on and off car balancer, timing lights, and dwell
tack. Approximately 180 hours of attendance are needed to complete the
course. *This class is articulated for waiver credit at Palomar College.
AUTO MECHANICS 1 2 – 0824, 0825 Grades 10
12
Auto Mechanics 1 2 is designed to help students learn how automobiles should
be serviced and how to adjust various parts of automobiles to get the best
possible performance. Emphasis is placed upon developing the students’
interest in proper maintenance and proper operation of automobiles and
understanding how the various units of the automobile work. Students work on
laboratory units and on automobile disassembly. They practice making repairs
and adjustments. Motion pictures, filmstrips, models, and charts play an
important part in the instruction
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS – 0964 Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Computer Applications provides entry level training and upgrading training
in the computer occupations field. Jobs in the field include computer
programmer trainee, data entry operator, and microcomputer operator. The
course will cover the following areas of instruction: programming in BASIC,
use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Students
will learn the course content through lecture/teacher demonstration (20%),
individual/self directed instruction (40%), and shop/lab experiences (40%).
Some of the major equipment/tools/instruments the students will use are
Apple computers and components, and 10 key pads. Approximately 180 hours of
attendance are needed to complete the course; however, completion of the
course is dependent upon the student’s entry level skills and rate of
progress in the class. *This class is articulated for waiver credit at
Palomar College.
COMPUTER GRAPHICS ART 1-2 – 0975, 0976
Grades 10-12
Laser Graphics is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in
graphics or publishing organizations where camera ready artwork for on site
publication is required. This is a graphic design course that uses CorelDraw
for creating art and Picture Publisher for editing scanned images that are
to be used in various aspects of the printed page. This course satisfies the
computer literacy requirement. *This class is articulated for waiver credit
at Palomar College.
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING 1-2 – 0834, 0835
Grades 9-12
Computer-Aided Drafting 1- 2 is an introductory course to all areas of
drafting in general. A variety of areas are presented to give the students
the broadest range of experience possible. Completion of the course gives
the students basic skills and understanding of computer-aided drafting and
how and where these skills are used. This course meets the District computer
literacy requirement.
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING 3-4 – 0836, 0837
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer-Aided Drafting 1- 2
Computer-Aided Drafting 3-4 is an advanced drafting course which the student
enters with a background in fundamental CAD drafting skills. Since each
student's background differs, the nature of the course offering is flexible.
After the student demonstrates achievement in fundamental and specific
advanced areas, opportunity is provided for individual direction. The
student may choose drawing experiences which most closely relate to
post-high school vocational objectives. Individual and/or team solutions to
design problems is a part of the student's experience. This course may be
used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts requirement and Computer Literacy
requirement.
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING 5-6 – 0838, 0839
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer-Aided Drafting 3-4
Computer-Aided Drafting 5-6 is an advanced drafting course which the student
enters with a solid background in CAD drafting. In this course the student
will determine a study area or areas of concentration from one of the
following specialties: Electronic Drafting; Applied Descriptive Geometry;
Renderings; Assembly Drawing or another specialty approved by the
instructor. This course may be used to meet the PUSD Practical Arts
requirement.
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/DRAFTING – 0965 Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Computer-Aided Drafting 5-6
Computer Aided Design/Drafting provides entry level training in the CAD
operator or draftsmen fields. Jobs in the field include computer aided
draftsman and computer aided designer. The course will cover the following
areas of instruction: refresher course in drafting terminology, computer
knowledge, and mechanics of CAD, introduction to CAM, and sketching and
layout. Students will learn the course content through lecture/teacher
demonstration (40%), shop/lab experiences (50%), and homework assignments,
i.e., research, outside reading, projects (10%). Some of the major
equipment/tools/instruments the students will use are drafting machines,
computer terminals, menu boards, and plotters. Approximately 180 hours of
attendance are required to complete the course, although completion of
course is dependent upon the student’s entry level skills and rate of
progress in the class.
DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION – 0998 Grades 10-12
This course provides introductory and intermediate training in digital media
production. This course covers the following: operation of video cameras,
digital video editing equipment, digital audio editing equipment, lighting
equipment, multi-track digital recorders, video recorders, and compact disc
recorders. Instruction includes basic development of storyboarding, script
writing, and production concepts. Students will use equipment, which
includes Avid Express 2.0 video editing software. Digidesign Pro-tools,
audio editing software, Sony digital video cameras. Approximately 180 hours
are needed to complete this course.
FASHION DESIGN AND HISTORY 1-2 – 0930, 0931 Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Clothing 1 helpful but not required
Fashion Design and History 1-2 prepares students for entry into one of the
nation’s largest industries as merchandising assistants, buyers, and
department store managers. The two-fold purpose of the program incorporates
professional preparation for a fashion design career, and possibilities for
self-employment. These skills make a student immediately employable, and
many students find part-time employment while completing the program. *This
class is A-G/UC approved course and is articulated for waiver credit at
Palomar College. ROP Certificate will be awarded upon 90+ class hours. The
student may have a choice of receiving Fine Art or Practical Art credit.
INTERNET PUBLISHING/WEB DESIGN – 0750, 0751
Grades 10-12
Web Design is designed to give students hands-on experience in the rapidly
growing field of on-line publishing. Using the latest hardware and software,
students will create and maintain the school’s website. Students will also
interact in a project-oriented environment with their peers and with members
of the campus and community. This class will satisfy the District’s
practical arts and computer literacy requirements for graduation.
VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE 1-2 – 0961-0962
Grades 10-12
Rather than walking into a classroom, students will walk into a business.
Students will actively participate in creating and running a business to
prepare them for work in the real world. They will participate in all
aspects of a real start-up business including: creating and presenting
business plans, applying for a business loan, managing company finances,
applying and interviewing for positions, developing employee policies,
creating sales tools and advertisements, and managing the day-to-day
operations of a business. Emphasis is placed on using current business
software, communications, and the Internet for business transactions. This
course has been approved to meet UC/CSU “g” requirement.
Work Experience – 1818 Grades 11-12
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Internship - 1650 Grade 12
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