DATA Pathway DIGITAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT

Students must have and maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA

Johansen High School641 Norseman DriveModesto, CA 95357O�ce Hours: 7am-4pm209-574-1760

Digital Media & Game Arts • Learn cutting edge techniques to create realistic low-poly 3D graphics, characters, animations, and effects for use in next-gen console games• Learn the same software and techniques Disney, Pixar, and your favorite game studios use to create beautifully rendered 3D animation and graphics.• Learn foundational programming concepts and object-oriented programming by applying them to game design and robotics• Learn to create video games for cutting-edge platforms including Virtual Reality• Study digital motion capture techniques in our cutting-edge motion capture studio• Learn to record, alter, and produce all manner of digital audio• Learn and apply physics, mathematics, programming and art to the creation of dynamic simulations and environments• Work with a team of your peers in your capstone class to apply what you learn throughout the pathway to create your own game

Digital Media Broadcasting • Learn cutting edge cinema vfx techniques to create and composite photorealistic 3D graphics, animation, and effects• Create videos with your friends as you learn every aspect of video production including screen writing, directing talent, software and techniques, linear and non-linear editing, video camera techniques, television production, studio based and field production, and digital storytelling• Learn how to record, alter, and produce all manner of digital audio• Learn the art of prerecorded and live broadcasting in our beautiful state-of-the-art broadcasting studio• Learn to create professional commercials, interviews, and other prerecorded broadcast productions• Create the VikingTV news broadcasts and supporting content shown throughout the school• Work on professional video production projects to create a professional portfolio of work

We offer students a dynamic pathway that applies learning to student's interests as they prepare for careers in technology.

Our pathway includes two branches of study: Digital Media Broadcasting, where students train for a career in the digital arts, digital audio production, video production, and broadcasting. Digital Media & Game Arts, where students train for a career in the digital arts, video game development, computer programming, digital audio production, and computer science.

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For more information, go to https://johansen.mcs4kids.com/data

The window to apply for an Intra-District permit for the 2020-21 school year is from January through February, 2020.

For more information on the IDT process; or for an IDT application, please visit https://www.mcs4kids.com/dis-trict/child-welfare-and-atten-dance/transfer-options/district-transfers

Classes The DATA pathway includes courses in 3D Graphics & Animation, Advanced 3D Graphics & Animation, Programming & Game Design, Intermediate Game Design, Advanced Video Game Design, Computer Programming, Digital Audio Produc-tion, Studio Recording, Video Arts & Production, Broadcasting, Advanced Broadcasting, and Web Design.

District Transfer If you’re an 8th, 9th, or 10th grader attending a school in a different high school boundary in Modesto, you can request an intradistrict transfer from your home high school.

If you’re an 8th, 9th, or 10th grader attending a school outside of Modesto City Schools, you can request an interdistrict transfer from your home high school’s district office.

DATA students have an opportunity to take part in fun monthly activities after school to help build strong friendships. DATA activities include LaserQuest, Funworks, Boomers, The Gaming Hub, Rockin’ Jump, KeyQuest, Potlucks, and Pool Parties. DATA students can join the Technol-ogy and Game Club, where they have an opportunity to take part in weekly tournaments. DATA juniors and seniors have an opportunity to attend yearly trips to colleges and universities that offer program related majors.

Activities

• We have the most comprehensive high school technology learning program in the area• Learn how to use cutting edge industry-standard software like ZBrush, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Substance Painter & Designer, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, FL Studio, Audition, Cutting Edge Game Engines and Tools, and Visual Studio• Submit all your class work digitally• Smaller class sizes and student to teacher ratio• Graduate high school more prepared for the job market• Flexible schedule allows students to take additional A-G and AP courses• Gain up to 15 units of transferrable MJC college credit through our articulation agreements; and meet UC A-G requirements• Have fun working in groups with friends + great student support

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