3D Content Creation for Interactive Entertainment 10 (Y3DVG10) 4 credit
School Board Authorized Course. 3D Content Creation for Interactive Entertainment is designed to give the student a solid skill foundation in creating 3D objects that typically may appear in a video game. Using an industry standard open source (free) modeling package, Wings 3D, students will be given hands-on training utilizing industry methodologies. Learning the basics, students will be working in a 3D computer graphics environment gaining a solid understanding of navigation, scale, manipulation and the work flow for creating polygon objects in a production environment. The course is designed to first guide the student through theory and exercises that will develop the their understanding of a modeling package's tool set. Projects increase in complexity and challenge as the course progresses. Upon completion the students will be able to apply their knowledge to create polygon objects of their own design. Students with a passion for the hottest industry in the entertainment sector will be provided with the resources and methods needed to gain entry to the video game industry. With Vancouver rapidly expanding, being the world's largest hub of video game development, there is no better time to acquire the fundamental skills needed to make an impact on the art of interactive entertainment.
3D Animation for Interactive Entertainment 11 (YI3DA11) 4 credit
School Board Authorized Course. Prerequisite: Animation and Modeling 10 (Y3DVG10) 3D Animation for Interactive Entertainment 11 provides the student with a solid skill foundation in creating animations that will provide the motion to characters and objects used in interactive entertainment applications (video games). Using an industry standard open source (free) 3D animation package, students will be given hands-on training utilizing industry methodologies. Learning the basics, students will be working in a 3D computer graphics environment gaining a solid understanding of animation history, planning, principles, and the application of the industry's production pipeline to create game ready animation. The course is designed to first guide the student through theory and exercises which will develop their understanding of the process used to create game animation. Projects increase in complexity and challenge as the course progresses. Upon completion the students will be able to apply their knowledge to plan and create game animations on their own.
Game Design For Interactive Entertainment 12 (YGDIE12) 4 credit
School Board Authorized Course. Prerequisite: Animation and Modeling 11 (YI3DA11) Game Design for Interactive Entertainment 12 offers the student the opportunity to develop their understanding and application of the design process and production pipeline that is typically used to design today's award winning video games. Using an industry standard design theory, students will be given hands-on training utilizing industry methodologies. Developing a diverse skill set, students will be working in a production studio environment, exploring storytelling, game levels, game play, project management, research and documentation skills and the work flow for creating a game design document. Students will gather and develop reference materials to explore and support their ability to develop an interactive story telling environment. The course is designed to first guide the student through theory and exercises which will develop their understanding of the challenge of the design process as projects increase in complexity and challenge. Throughout this course students will develop communication skills that enable teams to communicate effectively via the Internet. Upon completion the students will be able to apply their knowledge to design and document their own game ideas in an industry standard format.
Applied Skill Recommended: Minimum C+ average. This course is designed as an introduction to accounting concepts for those seeking entry level employment skills. Students gain insight into financial problems and solutions that have far-reaching benefits for entrepreneurial and professional careers. The course covers the basic principles of the double entry system and the accounting cycle. No previous accounting knowledge is required.
Applied Skill. This is a course for the experienced and non-experienced artist. You will be building upon your skills in the development and process of image making. In visual arts, images give shape and meaning to ideas and feelings. Images take many forms and transcend boundaries of time, culture and language. Art Foundation education provides opportunities for all students to respond to and create images. Image development involves students in a design process - a purposeful and inventive artistic activity involving the use of a variety of materials, technologies and processes to organize visual elements according to the principles of art and design.
Applied Skill. Prerequisite: Art Foundations 11. This is a course continues from Art Foundations 11. You will be building upon your prior skills in the development and process of image making as well as putting together a portfolio of accumulated art pieces. In visual arts, images give shape and meaning to ideas and feelings. Images take many forms and transcend boundaries of time, culture and language. Art Foundation education provides opportunities for all students to respond to and create images. Image development involves students in a design process - a purposeful and inventive artistic activity involving the use of a variety of materials, technologies and processes to organize visual elements according to the principles of art and design.
BC First Nations Studies 12 (FNS12) 4 credit (Print)
The B.C. First Nations Studies 12 course is a study of the traditions and history of B.C.'s First Nations peoples for all students, regardless of their cultural background. This course focuses on the richness and diversity of First Nations cultures; studies the organized and self-sufficient societies of B.C. First Nations; introduces students to the historical experience of BC’s First Nations, explores First Nations art as a cultural expression; develops an awareness of human rights and freedoms through Canadian law as they pertain to First Nations, and develops an understanding of and appreciation for First Nations values and beliefs. Specific course topics include:
Recommended: Minimum C+ average. An academic course that is a tool to investigate the life around us. Exploration of the inter-connectedness between the many different species in our world will be encouraged through online discussion and projects. Topics include:
Recommended: BI 11 and CH 11 preferred or permission from the instructor. Biology is the science that deals with the environment and everything within it, including how everything works and interacts with each other. This course in particular deals with some of the biochemical reactions that occur in the human body, as well as taking a look at the cell and the systems of the human body. Biology 12 is an intense but fascinating course that will leave students with a better understanding of how their body works through the use of projects, virtual labs and virtual dissections. Major topics include:
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Human Biology – study of body systems: digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, urinary, reproductive.
Prerequisite: SC 10. Recommended: 'C+' in both SC10 and MA10. Chemistry 11 is an introductory academic course that builds a foundation for later studies in chemistry. The course material involves both reasoning and problem solving. The major topics include:
Prerequisite: CH 11. Corequisite: MA 12 or permission of the instructor. Strongly recommended: C+ in both CH 11 and MA 11 since CH 12 is highly mathematical. A scientific calculator with exponential and logarithmic functions is required. Chemistry 12 is a provincially examinable course. Provides a more in-depth examination of several important branches of Chemistry. The major topics include:
Prerequisite: EN 10. Designed to meet the needs of students who do not plan to go directly to university as well as students who have had a history of difficulty in English courses. Follows a sequence of development from basic to advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Literature, which forms approximately one-third of the course, will be interwoven into the course
Prerequisite: COMM 11 Students will write a provincial exam in January or June. This exam will differ in content from the regular English 12 exam. Designed to meet the needs of students who do not plan to go directly to university as well as students who have had a history of difficulty in English courses. Follows a sequence of development from basic to advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Literature, which forms approximately one-third of the course, will be interwoven into the course.
Prerequisite: Science 10 Earth Science 11 is a course designed to provide Senior Secondary students with a background knowledge and the opportunity to investigate their earth, its materials and its processes. Topics will be studied from the areas of
Astronomical Sciences (stellar systems, solar system),
Geological Science (earth’s crust, the changing planet, fossils, renewable and non-renewable resources, geological time), and
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Sciences (oceans, weather).
Prerequisite: EN9. English 10 is a provincially examinable course. Focus on developing a strong base of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students are also encouraged to develop both critical thinking skills and an increasing appreciation of Literature.
Literature: Students will study a variety of literary forms from both classical and modern writers. Non-fiction writing is included in the syllabus.
Composition: Emphasis is on the writing process, with particular attention to the types of writing that are required for the English 10 Provincial exam in January or June.
Prerequisite: EN10 Designed to enhance students' appreciation for literature while focusing on improving writing skills. Students will study essays, novels, plays, poems and short stories from various times, places, and authors to provide an opportunity to read good literature and to develop their comprehension, writing, and discussion skills.
Literature: Continued focus on both classical and modern writers. Particular emphasis on theme and purpose.
Composition: Emphasis on rhetorical strategies for successful writing.
Prerequisites: EN11. English 12 is a provincially examinable course. Re-emphasizes the more mature development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. There is also a more sophisticated approach to the study of literature. Students will write a provincial exam in January or June.
Literature: Novels, plays, essays, poems, and short stories are studied for the following reasons:
Students learn to appreciate literature as a means to understanding themselves and society. Students identify and discuss values, attitudes, behavior, and the human condition in general.
Students study a variety of literary forms from different times, places, and authors so that they may gain an appreciation for the scope of the literary heritage that is theirs.
Students develop skills in analysis, criticism and evaluation by exploring theme, point of view, and character development.
Encouragement is given to read for enjoyment and for information.
Composition: The emphasis is on the writing process. Students are also challenged to progress toward more sophisticated writing styles. A major research essay is a requirement of the course.
Applied Skill. Recommended: Minimum C+ average. An introduction to financial accounting concepts. Completion of Accounting 11 is an asset but not a requirement. This is an excellent course for students planning to pursue post secondary studies in accounting, finance, business management or commerce. In addition to basic accounting concepts and procedures, students will be introduced to advanced topics such as adjustments, and financial analysis. This course is entirely online and is recommended for self motivated, independent learners. Only tests will be taken in the classroom with the instructor.
Prerequisite: SS11 with a C+ Provides a forum in which students, using diverse methods of historical study, will have the opportunity to form, test, and evaluate hypotheses concerning the forces, events, personalities, and institutions that have shaped the modern world. In addition, students will have the opportunity to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to a study of the 20th century. Because of its immediate relevance, a study of the 20th century provides a suitable framework from which students may gain a better knowledge and understanding of the past. This study will also equip students with the skills needed to gain a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of the individual in a democratic society and, more specifically, the role of the individual in the nuclear age. The History 12 curriculum is organized into six major topics:
The Study of History
The World to 1919
The United States and Soviet Union as Emerging World Powers
The Interwar Period
The World War II Period
The Post-World War 11 Period
The ability to write well is an essential skill needed for this course. Only students who excel at essay writing should consider History 12.
Applied Skills. Dual UFV Credit (CIS 190) - see Dual Credit Flyer. Prerequisite: none. Our A+ program will prepare you to write the A+ computer certification, which is recognized worldwide. We will be looking at operating systems, hardware components, computer repair, and will also be taking a few computers apart. At the end of this program you should be well on your way to preparing for you A+ certificate.
Applied Skills. Dual UFV credit (CIS 192) - see Dual Credit Flyer. Prerequisite: none. The world of networking is a highly competitive arena that continues to grow in complexity as technology evolves. With this growth, the demand for highly trained networking experts increases daily. During this first part of a 3 part program students will gain the information needed to understand how networks are created, what types of devices are needed, and how they are programmed. At course end, students will be able to create cables, connect network devices, and program routers. Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to advance to Cisco12a and then Cisco12b where you will cover all the CCNA topics.
Applied Skills. Dual UFV credit (CIS 292) - see Dual Credit Flyer. Prerequisite: CISCO 11. Students successfully completing this course will be able to receive equivalent credit at UCFV. At the end of CISCO 12a and CISCO 12b, you will have the opportunity to become industrially certified as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) by writing the Cisco certificate exam. When you successfully earn your certification you can be sure that you've gained the knowledge and skills you need to tackle almost any network design and support challenge that you encounter while being recognized for your expertise.
Applied Skills. Dual UFV credit (Comp 150) - see Dual Credit Flyer. Prerequisite: none. Academic Grade 10 students are encouraged to take this course. This course will focus on programming using the JAVA language and OOPs concepts.
ICT: Computer Modular Survey 11 (ICTX11) 4 creditPrerequisite: none Computer Modular Survey is a project based program that explores all aspects of digital design, creation, transmission and management. This course is a modular course that offers multiple possible streams to complete the course. Students will be assigned the task to identify the modules they wish to study. The emphasis in this course is always placing the student in the driver’s seat, and empowering them with the skills to develop a successful self directed learning process and life changing experience! With this increase freedom in course approach the student really needs to assume full responsibility for actions and accomplishments. Please click here for more detailed information.
Prerequisite: ICTX11. Computer Modular Survey is a project based program that explores all aspects of digital design, creation, transmission and management. This course is a modular course that offers multiple possible streams to complete the course. Students will be assigned the task to identify the modules they wish to study. The emphasis in this course is always placing the student in the driver’s seat, and empowering them with the skills to develop a successful self directed learning process and life changing experience! With this increase freedom in course approach the student really needs to assume full responsibility for actions and accomplishments. Please click here for more detailed information.
Applied Skills. Dual UFV Credit (CIS 145) - see Dual Credit Flyer. Prerequisite: none. This online course will give you the basics of HTML web page development. It is one of the foundation courses for any further studies in Computer Information Systems and Computer Science. You will find this to be a useful course in any many other discipline areas. Many students take this purely for personal reasons; creating a personal web page, doing one for a club they belong to, or a hobby. This can be a fun, usable course for just about anybody! Optional tutorial sessions are from 8:00-9:00 on Tuesday nights.
Independent Directed Studies allow students to initiate, develop and complete their own courses under the supervision of a teacher. An IDS course must be based upon the learning outcomes of a Ministry-Authorized or a Board/Authority Authorized Course. One, two, three or four credits of selected studies may be earned for each IDS course reported.
Physical Education 10 for Athletes (PE10) 4 credit
Pre-requisite: PE 9, member of a high level competitive team, approval of Instructor. Are you a high level competitive athlete who trains/competes at least five hours a week? This is an opportunity for you to complete PE 10 course requirements through a combination of activity logs of your sport training and Online theory assignments in the areas of fitness, active living, first-aid, and sports strategies. Course delivery will also include regular e-mail interaction with the course instructor, and the occasional face-to-face meeting to document fitness gains.
Prerequisite: Science 10 and Math 11 with a C+ average. Strong problem solving skills. Students will be expected to attend "extra-curricular" exam preparation sessions near the end of the course. Students will apply vector analysis to a variety of problem-solving situations. This course is intended for serious students who are continuing their education at university. Students will be expected to do 1.5 hrs of homework every day. Major topics include:
Prerequisite: Physics 11 with a B minimum and Principles of Math 11 with a C+. Strong problem solving skills. Physics 12 is a provincially examinable course. Students will be expected to attend "extra-curricular" exam preparation sessions near the end of the course. Students will apply vector analysis to a variety of problem-solving situations. This course is intended for serious students who are continuing their education at university. Students will be expected to do 1.5 hrs of homework every day. Major topics include:
Prerequisite: none. Is taking Planning 10 online for you? Do you have a busy schedule? Do you like the flexibility to be able to complete course work at a time that is convenient to you? Are you computer literate and self-disciplined enough to complete your coursework without having structured daily classes? Then you should consider taking Planning 10 online next year. All students must complete Planning 10 in order to satisfy graduation requirements. Specifically, Planning 10 provides focuses on four core areas; the Graduation Program, Education and Careers, Health and Finances. Like the regular Planning 10, the aim of the online course is to enable students to develop the skills they need to become self-directed individuals who set goals, make thoughtful decisions, and take responsibility for pursuing their goals throughout life. Planning 10 provides students with the opportunity to relate their learning in school to the demands and expectations of society and to help students to enhance their personal well-being and realize their full potential.
Prerequisite: PMA10 Identical to Principles of Math 11 except that the course will be done online. The outcomes are the same. Students should be highly motivated because MA11 is an extremely challenging course that prepares students for MA12. The grading will be different than the regular course as daily quizzes will not be feasible. Instead the grading will emphasize unit reviews and exams. Exams will count 80%, assignments 20% and the comprehensive final exam will count for 40% towards the final mark.
Prerequisite: MA111. Principles of Math 10 is a provincially examinable course. Designed for students who have a particular interest in mathematics, or who have career aspirations in the fields of engineering, mathematics, the sciences, economics, and some business programs. The main purpose is to develop the formalism needed to continue on with the study of calculus. The symbolic manipulation and the study of some of the more sophisticated generalizations in mathematics relies heavily on topics covered in previous grades. It is strongly suggested that students with less than 60-65% in Principles of Math 11 discuss their course selection carefully with their teacher. Topics include graphing transformations, probability, logarithms, trigonometry, sequences and series, and combinatorics. The ministry final exam is out of 90, and represents 40% of a students final mark. Students success is often a combination of good prerequisite skills along with good attendance and strong work habits.
Prerequisite: None. Scholarship 12 is designed to prepare and equip students with the necessary skills to be successful in their post-secondary pursuits. Students will develop skills and strategies for researching post-secondary institutions, building an effective scholarship application package, learning how to set a realistic budget for post secondary and given an update page to monitor for scholarship applications.
Prerequisite: SC 9 with strong work habits. Science 10 is a provincially examinable course. Science 10 is a continuation of the concept strands dealt with in Science 9. The material is more concept-oriented and requires some mathematical calculations and problem-solving approaches. Laboratory work and reports are further developed. The major topics include:
Chemistry - atomic theory, formulas, and writing and balancing chemical equations.
Biology - microscope, cell structure and function, reproduction, and genetics.
Physics - electrostatics and current electricity, and how electricity is used in the home.
Earth Science - radioactive dating, volcanoes, earthquakes and continental drift.
Each section will last approximately one quarter of the semester.
Prerequisite: SC 10. Students in this course will learn about the complex world of science and technology and the interaction which occurs between technology and society. Science and Technology 11 will provide students with opportunities to investigate, analyze, understand, and experience the relationships among science, technology and human society. Topics covered include: •
Prerequisite: SS9 Concentrates on the events leading up to Confederation and post-Confederation. Development up to WWI and Canada's major economic regions with an emphasis on B.C. will be studied in depth. The economic relationship with the Pacific Rim countries including the U.S.A. will be explored. Current events and certain extension activities are also included in the curriculum.
Prerequisite: SS10. Social Studies 11 is a provincially examinable course. Emphasizes the study and appreciation of Canada and the forces and events that have influenced Canada's development. Students will be involved in Online discussion groups examining the foundations of the Canadian government, history of Canada and the geography of world problems. Designed to give students a rich understanding of Canada and how responsible citizenship requires an understanding of the structure and function of Government.
Prerequisite: none. This is an introductory course in written and spoken Spanish for students who have not previously studied Spanish. This course will prepare students to continue to more advanced studies in Spanish. Major topics include communicating, acquiring information, experiencing creative works and understanding cultural influences. Emphasis is placed on a balance of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills development.
Prerequisite: Spanish 9 or Spanish 11 for Beginners. Spanish 10 is a course designed to enhance and continue developing the oral, listening and written skills acquired in Spanish 9/Spanish 11 for Beginners. The focus remains on the practical and everyday use of Spanish, using language that reflects the ability to link and sequence ideas. Students continue to experience a range of creative works and as their language skills increase through a variety of strategies, they are able to provide more detailed oral, visual and written responses. Students will also become aware and reflect on the influences of Hispanic people.
Prerequisite: Spanish 10 or Introductory Spanish 11. Spanish 11 focuses on four areas of study: speaking (oral), listening (aural), reading, and writing. The purpose of this course is to continue building on the solid foundation of Spanish you have already acquired in Spanish 10. Spanish 10 is the prerequisite for Spanish 11. By the end of this course, you will be able to participate in a conversation with greater confidence, being able to acquire information through a wide range of strategies more consistently. Oral and written work will enable you to respond in increasingly more sophisticated ways, through comparative work, poetry, providing instructions, recounting events, reflections, and summaries. Spanish 11 also takes an in-depth look at similarities and differences amongst the Hispanic culture, which leads to observations of contemporary issues. Completion of Spanish 11 prepares the student for entry into Spanish 12.
Prerequisite: Spanish 11. Spanish 12 is a four credit,provincially examinable course that satisfies language entrance requirements for all universities in British Columbia. In this course, students will continue to develop their oral and written skills in a variety of contexts, including:
the television and movie industry
travel, and
ecotourism.
Grammatical topics include:
the use of direct object pronouns
the preterite, future, and conditional verb tenses
indirect object pronouns
commands, and
expressions with the subjunctive.
Student knowledge of language and culture is developed through an introduction to literature and other creative works.
Prerequisite: C+ in EN 11 This is a Ministry course with specific curricular outcomes. It is for students who enjoy writing and want to practice the writing skills learned in English class over the years. You will complete written assignments in the areas of Prose, Poetry and Children's stories. Students are expected to work through the writing process (drafting, peer-editing, revising, publishing) on each assignment before handing in work to the teacher for marking. Peer-editing is an essential part of the course and your weekly mark. You must be willing to share your work and edit someone else's work to complete each assignment. Each unit will involve one major project, as well as a variety of short, technical assignments, meant to improve your writing skills. As this is an online course, you must be a self-motivated individual, capable of meeting weekly peer-editing deadlines, as well as your own assignment deadlines. If computers and writing are what you are all about, then this is the course for you! NB. Writing 12 is not a course for you if you want to learn "how to write properly" (it is not a grammar course), but rather a course for strong writers (people who know how and enjoy writing stories, poems, narrative paragraphs and have a minimum C+ in English 11) who want to showcase their writing. Another factor is that students MUST be willing to peer-edit since this is 20% of the mark. (This means you MUST share your work with everyone in the class).
