Personal Fitness is an elective physical education course that focuses on fitness, strength training, physical conditioning, and lifetime health concepts, activities and knowledge to promote health and wellness. This course is structured to develop individualized knowledge of weight training and phy...

Careers in web design and development are exploding and technology is ever-changing as new devices for inter-net use emerge. HTML, CSS and JavaScript are the critical web-coding languages learned in this course. Additionally, students explore user experience-focused design, web industry standards and the "business" of the web. Numerous coding editors and web application software by Adobe including Dreamweaver and Photoshop are utilized. A passion for design and coding are the only prerequisites for this course. In the second year, students will apply web-coding skills in a variety of design projects to suit all types of web-enabled devices. Using a simulation model of learning, students develop the skills to create and manage projects with a focus on meeting client needs. Industry-leading software is used throughout both years of the program. Qualified students will be eligible to sit for industry recognized certifications from Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Adobe and Microsoft. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

Careers in web design and development are exploding and technology is ever-changing as new devices for inter-net use emerge. HTML, CSS and JavaScript are the critical web-coding languages learned in this course. Additionally, students explore user experience-focused design, web industry standards and the "business" of the web. Numerous coding editors and web application software by Adobe including Dreamweaver and Photoshop are utilized. A passion for design and coding are the only prerequisites for this course. In the second year, students will apply web-coding skills in a variety of design projects to suit all types of web-enabled devices. Using a simulation model of learning, students develop the skills to create and manage projects with a focus on meeting client needs. Industry-leading software is used throughout both years of the program. Qualified students will be eligible to sit for industry recognized certifications from Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), Adobe and Microsoft. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

You can play a game on Xbox or on your phone, but can you actually "create a game" for them? Software and Game Development serves as an introduction for students interested in learning fundamental programming concepts, using Game Maker, Visual Studio, C# and the Unity Game Engine. Advanced Software and Game Development students are introduced to Database programming, Mobile App development and advanced programming concepts using Java. End of course projects have included games created in Unity Game Engine, Unreal Game Engine, games using the Oculus Rift and programming the TCC Planetarium. Students will prepare for the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessment in Computer Programming in the first year. During the second year, they will take the Microsoft Office Specialist Access Certification and be eligible to sit for the AP Computer Science Exam. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

You can play a game on Xbox or on your phone, but can you actually "create a game" for them? Software and Game Development serves as an introduction for students interested in learning fundamental programming concepts, using Game Maker, Visual Studio, C# and the Unity Game Engine. Advanced Software and Game Development students are introduced to Database programming, Mobile App development and advanced programming concepts using Java. End of course projects have included games created in Unity Game Engine, Unreal Game Engine, games using the Oculus Rift and programming the TCC Planetarium. Students will prepare for the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessment in Computer Programming in the first year. During the second year, they will take the Microsoft Office Specialist Access Certification and be eligible to sit for the AP Computer Science Exam. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

This course is a double blocked, yearlong, three credit optional course for The Advanced Technology Center. In this course you will learn to design your own 3D characters, give them physical characteristics, provide custom clothing and props, animate them, and import them into scenes. Students will design an environment for their characters and explore the use of game engines. Students will explore professions like 3D Modeler, Rigging Artist, Animator, Texture Artist, Lighting Artist and Renderer. Qualified students will be encouraged to take the 3D Studio Max certification. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

This course examines the components of the travel and tourism industry, including attractions, lodging, transportation, and food and beverage. Other topics include the history, political, social, and cultural effects of travel and tourism on local, state, and global environments. Students develop competencies in the areas of communication, customer service, marketing, industry technology, economics, and management functions, and are provided with opportunities for hands-on, real-world applications. Applying academic skills is also part of this course. Students are eligible to sit for the National Retail Federation Customer Service and Sales Professional or the Business of Retail Operations: Operations and Profit exam for student-selected verified credit. Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth look at travel, tourism, and destination marketing. Students learn about business management, communications strategies, and the importance of sales and marketing in the travel and tourism industry. Students gain an understanding of soft s...

From automobiles to airplanes, cell phones to computers, stereos to ships, it all has to be designed, engineered, and produced. This two-year program provides students with foundational skills in engineering, robotics, computer integrated manufacturing, materials science, mechatronics, and applied p...

From automobiles to airplanes, cell phones to computers, stereos to ships, it all has to be designed, engineered, and produced. This two-year program provides students with foundational skills in engineering, robotics, computer integrated manufacturing, materials science, mechatronics, and applied p...

Students use 3ds Max and SolidWorks software to create virtual 3D models and environments that can be used to simulate activities in the medical, transportation, military, gaming and advertising fields. Students should be co- enrolled in or have successfully completed Geometry. Some computer-aided d...

Students receive extensive training in engineering and mechanical design; developing the complete assembly drawings, parts lists, welding, and detail sheets essential to the design and manufacture of the products that the world has come to depend upon. Students prepare for AutoCAD, and Inventor cert...