Academy of Information Technology

AOIT combines college preparatory curriculum with an information technology career-oriented study track. The program also prepares students to test for industry certifications while still in high school. When students graduate from the AOIT program, they are prepared to enter both the traditional four-year university and join the work force.

 Course Offerings

Digital Design 1

This course is designed to develop the entry-level skills required for careers in digital design. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; digital imaging; communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking and problem-solving.

Digital Design 2

This course continues the development of entry-level skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes computer skills; digital publishing operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; digital imaging; communication, collaboration and decision-making activities; critical thinking and problem solving.

Digital Design 3

This course continues the development of industry-standard skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes the use of software and equipment to perform digital publishing and digital imaging activities. Students continue to learn about communication, collaboration and decision-making activities, critical thinking and problem solving. 

Digital Design 4

This course is designed to develop advanced industry-standard skills required for careers in digital design.  The content includes the use of software and equipment, including digital video cameras and video/audio editing software.

Digital Information Technology

This course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments.  Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills.  The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information based society.  Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of: databases, the Internet, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards

 Digital Media Foundations 1

This course provides competencies in presentation production issues, basic computer knowledge, illusion software, digital still photography, and photo editing software.

 Digital Media Foundations 2 

This course covers competencies in advanced design, color modes, and fonts.

Digital Media Foundations 3

This course covers competencies in design layout software.

Digital Photography 1

This course provides competencies in photographic history, the production process, intellectual property rights, camera systems, support equipment, basic photography and workflow applications.

Digital Photography 2 

This course covers competencies in developing a production plan, creative direction and computer skills.

Digital Photography 3

This course covers competencies in photo editing software, photographic lights, sets and photo processing.