Driver's Education

Driver's Education (.5 credits)
Grade Percentages: 20% Quizzes, 30% Practical Demonstration of Skills, 50% Final Exam
Description: The 2-phased, term-length course develops traffic citizens who will use our roads and highway transportation system in a competent, safe, and responsible manner. Topics covered include the rules and procedures for operating a motor vehicle, the motor vehicle laws and the rules of the road for the state of North Carolina, the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances, distractions while driving, driving defensively, and aggressive drivers. By the end of the class, students will demonstrate behind-the-wheel proficiency in residential, rural, and city/freeway settings.
Materials: Drive Right by Pearson Education
Instructor: JDS
Year: 2015-16
Grade: A

Art Production: 3D Video Game Graphics

Art Production: 3D Video Game Graphics (.25 credits)
Grade Percentages: 50% Classwork, 50% Final Presentation
Description: This class serves as an introduction to the various aspects of 3D video game art production. Students will engage in the process of creating 3D graphics for video games with 3D Studio Max and Photoshop. Participants will follow the production pipeline from drawing a concept, to creating a 3D model, to building a scene in a game engine. The class will culminate in individual presentations of the student's work.
Materials: 3D Studio Max (software) by Autodesk; Photoshop (software) by Adobe
Instructor: WTCC
Year: 2015-16
Grade: A