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617 COMPUTER ART I - GRADES 9 - 12

This course is designed to introduce students to computer graphics and digital art. Students will learn basic operation of hardware, and software such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Students will apply this knowledge to the creation of meaningful works of art, which reflect an understanding of the principles of design and composition. The course is open to any 9-12 grade student interested in making art for personal satisfaction or to students seeking to expand their portfolio. Art related issues and skills are developed through in-class studio projects. This course fulfills the graduation requirement of a .5 credit of a computer/technology course. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator

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619 COMPUTER ART II - GRADES 9 - 12

Computer Art II is offered to students in grades 9 through 12 with the completion of Computer Art I as a prerequisite. More rigorous criteria will challenge students in their problem-solving skills and their prior knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Both programs will build upon prior knowledge of the basic elements of design as well as meeting the Pennsylvania State standards for Art Education. This course fulfills the graduation requirement of a .5 credit of a computer/technology course. NEC Pro Studio Displays M4 Mac Mini Synology SAN

Computer Lab

617 COMPUTER ART I - GRADES 9 - 12

This course is designed to introduce students to computer graphics and digital art. Students will learn basic operation of hardware, and software such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Students will apply this knowledge to the creation of meaningful works of art, which reflect an understanding of the principles of design and composition. The course is open to any 9-12 grade student interested in making art for personal satisfaction or to students seeking to expand their portfolio. Art related issues and skills are developed through in-class studio projects. This course fulfills the graduation requirement of a .5 credit of a computer/technology course. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator

Close up of computer lab

619 COMPUTER ART II - GRADES 9 - 12

Computer Art II is offered to students in grades 9 through 12 with the completion of Computer Art I as a prerequisite. More rigorous criteria will challenge students in their problem-solving skills and their prior knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Both programs will build upon prior knowledge of the basic elements of design as well as meeting the Pennsylvania State standards for Art Education. This course fulfills the graduation requirement of a .5 credit of a computer/technology course. NEC Pro Studio Displays M4 Mac Mini Synology SAN

The technology mission statement of the Wyomissing Area School District is to provide all students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the 21st century. This education will focus on addressing the needs of lifelong learners, in a technology-rich global environment, with a curriculum that integrates emerging technology resources, for the enhancement of student learning and achievement of the academic standards.

The vision of the Wyomissing Area School District is to maintain and enhance the high quality of its educational programs and to ensure that students and staff are able to communicate and exchange ideas and information in a global environment. Strategic integration of technology within the curricular and business operations of the organization will enable students, staff, and community members to access and manage information, communicate, explore, think, and interact in new and inventive ways.

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  • Strive to provide the facilities and opportunities for all students and staff to experience and use current technologies.
  • Provide training and technical support to help all staff members integrate technology and use it effectively to improve instruction and organizational efficiency.
  • Provide a balanced curriculum based on Pennsylvania State Standards that will encourage students and staff to utilize technology resources and develop appropriate skills that reflect authentic life experiences.
  • Assess the effectiveness of current technology uses and balance cost effectiveness against the latest capabilities in purchasing the best tools to support instructional goals.
  • Explore ways to use technology to improve communication within buildings, between buildings, and between school and the community.
  • Provide all students and staff with the opportunity to develop the skills needed to access, process, and use technology to harvest and analyze information to help achieve educational goals.

The Wyomissing Area School District has invested in a robust and expandable technology infrastructure to enable all students and staff to access information from every classroom and instructional lab throughout the district. Bandwidth distribution and network access to various local and online resources is managed and secured through state-of-the-art network architecture.