Virtual Reality Technology

This competency-based Drones curriculum is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to obtain the Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate. In this course, students will engage in virtual reality and interactive videos designed to teach students the skills and qualities of a pilot. Students will learn how weather affects the drone and will develop an understanding of the physics involved with flying, and much more! Students are immersed in topics that include emergency procedures, preflight inspection, radio communication, VLOS operations, sectional charts, aerial photography, and search and rescue operations. Upon completion of this course, students will be better prepared for the FAA Remote Pilot Small Unmanned Aircraft System certification exam.

The Cybersecurity curriculum introduces students to the foundational concepts, tools, and practices used to protect information systems and networks from digital threats. The themes of the lessons include cybersecurity fundamentals, cybercrime awareness, risk management, incident response, secure network design, and ethical considerations. Through interactive lessons, hands-on exercises, and virtual simulations, students gain practical experience identifying vulnerabilities, analyzing threats, and implementing security measures aligned with industry standards. Instruction incorporates real-world case studies and best practices from the CompTIA and NOCTI frameworks to develop technical and analytical skills relevant to today’s workforce. The goal is to build critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsible technology use in safeguarding digital assets. Upon completion of this course, students will be better prepared to pass the NOCTI Cybersecurity Fundamentals certification exam and pursue entry-level positions in information security, network administration, and related technology fields.

The Digital Media Production curriculum aims to expand the personal, artistic, and technical knowledge needed to envision, plan, write, design, develop, implement, and update the text, graphics, audio, video, documents, and other interactive experiences that are captured within machine-readable data formats, or digital media. Students will practice analyzing current and emerging technologies to execute effective and captivating expressions of communication. Problem-solving strategies and execution models are practiced through the active exploration of project-based assignments. Upon completion of this course, students will be better prepared for the NOCTI Visual Communications and Multimedia Design and NOCTI Audio-Visual Communications.