Game Design, Web Design and Other Tuition-free Online Courses Prepare Students for High-tech Careers
SEATTLE — January 7, 2010 — Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in innovative technology education programs for youth and adults, today announced Giant Campus of Washington, an accredited, public and tuition-free online school that provides technology courses to Washington state high school students. The unique online program allows students to earn elective credits online while taking core classes at their public, private or homeschool. Students located anywhere in the state of Washington now have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge technologies in high demand career areas such as Digital Photography and Graphics, Flash Animation, 3D Art – Modeling, Computer Aided Design (CAD), C++ Programming, and many others.
Spring classes begin February 22, 2010 and run 18 weeks, following a student’s normal school schedule. Enrollment is open now and closes February 17, 2010.
“Giant Campus’ curriculum and teaching is unmatched in meeting the hobby and career interests of students in a tuition-free, credited online environment,” said James Peters, Head of School, Giant Campus of Washington. “Working with leading education experts and online school providers, we specialize in building curriculum around and teaching high-tech subject matter. Students who are seeking more choices for electives than what is typically offered by their high school or homeschool, can now take technology courses that also prepare them for a career in the global economy.”
Giant Campus of Washington provides students with personalized instruction from certificated teachers, a vibrant community of engaged students, the flexibility and convenience of online instruction, and an easy online enrollment process. The full spring 2010 course offering includes:
• Computer Literacy 1
• Game Design 1
• Digital Photography and Graphics
• 3D Art 1 – Modeling
• Flash Animation
• Web Design
• Introduction to C++ Programming
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1
“My school doesn’t have a Game Design class and when I saw I could take it for free from home and get credit, I really wanted to sign up,” said Josh L. “It interests me and it was cool to finally learn more about Game Design in an online class setting. My instructor was really knowledgeable and helpful too.”
Giant Campus of Washington elective coursework is designed to meet a student’s academic goals, individual learning styles and busy schedules. The online school enables high school students to earn credit while preparing for graduation, college admission or exploring a 21st-century career. Giant Campus of Washington is part of the Washington state public school system through a partnership with the White Salmon Valley School District. In cooperation with the state’s Alternative Learning Experiences (ALE) program, students receive credit for online classes that occur outside the regular public school classroom setting. Courses are free and available to all Washington state students.
In the past year, Giant Campus’ certificated teachers have provided instruction to more than 3,500 online high school students in 34 states. Giant Campus of Washington is an extension of Giant Campus’ leading national education programs.
Students and parents interested in Giant Campus of Washington can request more info, begin enrollment or download the full Spring 2010 catalog.