Students will learn the User Experience (UX) Design process of empathizing with users, defining the problem, ideating solutions, designing wireframes and prototypes, and testing solutions. Throughout the course of the year, students will create 3 different apps, develop a robust online portfolio showcasing those apps, and have the opportunity to earn their Google certification in UX Design.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• User Experience Design (2 Periods) (P)

• Applied Design For Technology (P)

Students develop skills in television and film production. Using industry-standard software packages (i.e. Adobe CC), students will engage in hands-on, integrated curriculum. They work on all stages of production while creating products such as short films, advertisements, journalism broadcasts, and documentaries. All multimedia students develop skills in the content and presentation of message design, the sociological impacts of media, and the stages of the production cycle.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• Digital Video Production and Broadcasting (P) (2 Periods)

• Applied Design For Technology (P)

Students investigate the inner workings of the human mind on both physiological and chemical levels. Students explore the workings of their own minds while learning why people behave the way they do. Students consider what influences behavior, and how behavior is controlled, changed, and modified.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• Neuroscience (P)

• Psychology of Human Behavior (P) (2 Periods)

Students explore how companies, such as Apple, Starbucks, Roxy and Nike develop their branding through product development, pricing strategies, promotional campaigns and global product placement. Students enjoy hands-on learning as they develop their own product brands and promotional campaigns, including online advertising and social media, television, radio, mobile and print advertising. Students learn industry-standard technology for conducting market research and creating advertising products. Students experience real-world learning through internships with non-profit organizations, media companies and advertising agencies.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• US History (P) or Gov & Econ (P)

• Economics of Marketing (P) (2 Periods)

Students develop skills in communication and message design including color, typography and design principles. They investigate graphic and web techniques in cooperative teams similar to corporate settings. Design students will work on all stages of production using industry-standard software (i.e. Adobe CC) to create original products such as logos, posters, newspapers, advertisements, websites and two-dimensional animation.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• Digital Media and Graphic Design (P) (2 Periods)

• Applied Design For Technology (P)

Students study the major aspects of constitutional, criminal, and civil law. Projects teach students about their individual rights, criminal procedure, how laws are made, and how to make a legal argument. Students learn how to research and discuss current and historical controversial issues relating to the law.  All students have the opportunity to participate in mock trials and field trips to local and federal courthouses and law firms.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• Government and Economics (P)

• Law and Order and Public Policy (P) (2 Periods)

Students will craft both 2D and 3D objects, integrating them into immersive video games. Students will explore object-oriented programming, 3D modeling, rigging, and animation. Students create 2D animated sprites powered by the GDevelop Game Engine and then advance to 3D modeling, honing their skills with the industry-standard Blender 3D software and the Unreal Game Engine. All students will also sharpen their abilities in presentation and written communication and acquire valuable insights into the inner workings of the gaming industry.

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Prerequisites:

• Database

• Graphics

• Programming or Web Design.

*Primarily for returning CART seniors or by special permission of the instructor

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Students Take:

• English (H)

• Interactive Game Design (2 Periods) (P)

• Applied Design For Technology (P)

Students use hands-on, investigative science techniques to solve intriguing problems connected to crime and the law. Interactive physical evidence simulations include topics such as: DNA/ biotechnology, fingerprinting, ballistics, and scene reconstruction. Recommended prerequisites:  “C” or better in Biology, Algebra I and English.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• Physical Forensic Science (P)

• Forensic Research and Biotechnology (P) (2 Periods)

Students explore biotechnology, an exploding science field that leads to high-paying jobs in medicine, biology, chemistry, agriculture, and environmental science. Students apply DNA technology to genetically engineer bacteria, solve medical mysteries, clone tissues, diagnose genetic disease, and explore drug development and testing. Students wrestle with difficult ethical issues that arise as a result of using biotechnology to solve problems.

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Recommended prerequisites:‍

“C” or better in English, Algebra 1 and Biology.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• Chemistry (P) or Adv Science Topics (P)

• Biotechnology Accelerated & Research (P) (2 Periods)

Creativity, knowledge, and skill are used to develop solutions to real-world mechanical engineering problems. Students will work as individuals and in small teams to design, test, and evaluate working prototypes of potential solutions. Using a variety of engineering tools, skills, and practices including cutting-edge CAD and CAM solutions, CNC Machines, 3D Printers, and Laser Cutters, students will engineer design solutions. All students also learn basic electronics, microcontrollers, and computer programming while learning to design, build, and program robotic and automation devices.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• Physics and Technology (P)

• Product Development (P) (2 Periods)

Students take part in several field trips in order to experience the San Joaquin Valley, San Joaquin River, Pacific Coast, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Students will carry out hands-on projects relating to careers in marine biology, wildlife rehabilitation, air quality, river ecology, alternative energy, and forests. Students will have the opportunity to work with environmental professionals and government agencies to complete scientific projects. Some examples are growing native plants, restoring native wildlife habitats, rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife species, monitoring forests, experimenting in wetlands and conducting studies of tide pools and beaches.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• Zoology (P)

• Environmental Research and Technology (2 Periods) (P)

The Business and Finance Lab equips students with the financial literacy required to make educated decisions in life. In addition to learning how to manage, invest, budget and earn money; students investigate what it takes to create and own a business. Students work together to navigate the stock market as well as learning the ins and outs of operating their own food truck. Students digitalize their financial decisions through the lens of several professional platforms. Students learn transferable financial skills that they can use to succeed in any economy.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• US History (P) or Gov & Econ (P)

• Global Economics and Finance (P) (2 Periods)

Students explore issues in medical science and human anatomy and physiology through their involvement in dissections, medical case studies, and research projects. Students investigate how a healthy body functions and how it reacts to disease. Students will practice hands-on medical skills including first aid, CPR, suturing, IV placement, and triage.

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Required prerequisites:

“C” or better in Biology, Chemistry, Algebra 1 and English; 2.5 GPA.

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Students take:

• English (H)

• Clinical Anatomy & Physiology (P)

• Adv Topics in Medicine (P) (2 Periods)