MVROP Courses Offered at American High School 2009-2010

Computer Support Specialist 1, 2 (TCFA/E)
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Two-year course sequence prepares students for industry certifications (IC3 and CompTIA A+), entry level employment, and further education.  Curriculum is Cisco Systems IT Essentials.  Ohlone College credit.

Network Technician 1 (TDGA)
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Curriculum provided is CCNA Discovery I & II preparing students with the skills needed to obtain the Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician Certification (CCENT).  Students gain practical experience by providing desktop technical support on campus during school hours.  Ohlone College credit.

Computer Animation (TANA)
Students will learn the creative process for producing 2-dimensional digital animations.  Students will write short stories, draw sketches and storyboards; develop original characters, backgrounds and objects on two-dimensional software, to finally produce short animations.

Culinary Arts/Pastry Arts 1, 2 (TIUA/ TIUE)
Competency-based course geared to California Restaurant Association and American Culinary Federation to prepare students for entry level positions in restaurant baking and food services industry.  Serve-Safe, fundamentals of baking and pastry including breads, pies, cakes, cake icings and decorations, cookies, plated desserts, cream, fillings.

Culinary Arts/Basic Foods 1, 2(TIYA /TIYE)
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Competency-based course geared to California Restaurant Association and American Culinary Federation to prepare students for entry level positions; Serve-Safe, basic culinary, knife skills, basic cooking techniques, meat classification, grilling, soups, appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres, Garde-Manager skills, pantry skills, soups, and plate presentation.  Mission College Credit.

Digital Photography 1, 2 (TACAP/TACEP)
Adobe Photoshop; hands-on, digital photography essentials, lighting, set design, studio configuration, lighting, field issues, camera operation, software interfaces, color management.  UC “f” credit.

Digital Video Arts Production 1, 2 (TADA/TADEP)
Fundamentals of traditional film/video making; production process of documentary and short fiction; analyze film scenes and sequences, camera use and non-linear editing.  (Recommend prior class in fine arts, computer applications or digital graphics.  UC “f” credit for level 2 class.)

Marketing 1, 2 DECA (TMMA, TMME)
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Preparation for entry-level marketing positions or for further education leading to business careers.  Students apply ten core competencies of marketing to actual job situations; internships may qualify for up to 20 units additional credit. DECA participation encouraged.  This course receives general math credit, and credit at Ohlone, Chabot, and Mission Colleges.

Business Ownership and Management (TMSA)
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Set up and operate a small business; business systems and functions, advertising, marketing, merchandising and technology.  Effective selling, customer service, cashiering and loss prevention.  Up to 20 units may be earned for approved work outside the classroom.  This course receives general math credit.

Online Business (TMJA)
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Learn how to buy and sell online; make money while learning how to setup and run an e-commerce business; inventory control, shipping, receiving, marketing, collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, customer service, pricing.  This course receives general math credit.

Law Enforcement/Homeland Security (TPJA)
Students learn legal vocabulary, search and seizure, laws of arrest, judicial systems, specialized police practices and improvement in written and oral communication.  Explore careers within the criminal justice system and job search procedures; field trips to local courts, law enforcement agencies. College credit at Ohlone.