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This information technology program is ideal for students with a passion to work with computing technology and video game platforms.
Students will have an opportunity to interact in an in-depth way with the knowledge of hardware, networking, software, and security skills required for the high paying jobs in the computing technology field.
Taught from an industry perspective in a non-traditional classroom environment, you will be engaged in interactive project-based learning activities and a modern online certification curriculum. This program covers computer hardware, software, networking, operating systems, cyber-security standards, databases, Internetworking, and important social, ethical, and legal issues surrounding information technology.
Game Design supports a creative understanding of programming, gameplay, and platform structure.
Students will gain knowledge of the fundamental principles used at every stage of the game creation process. The program embeds the computer science course of Game Design: Animation and Simulation as a fourth-year science for graduation and college admittance. Students learn programming in C# and game development through working with the Unity real-time development platform.Dual Enrollment
The Dual Enrollment program provides eligible students opportunities to earn both high school and college credit while studying at Grayson Tech. First semester students will take the college-level course CIST 1001 Computer Concepts. This course covers the fundamentals of processing, security, industry ethics, hardware operation, networking, the Internet, design concepts, and software at a rigorous college level. Students will be required to have passed a college entrance exam such as the ACCUPLACER, ACT, SAT, or PSAT to qualify for credit.
Industry Certifications and Credentials Offered
- TestOut: IT Fundamentals
- Test Out: PC Pro
- Microsoft Technology Associate: 98-367 Security Fundamentals
- Unity Certified Associate (Game Design pathway completers)
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Ray Parsons
Raymond Parsons is the Information Support Services and Game Design Instructor at Grayson Tech. He received his Bachelors degree from Ball State University, and Masters degree from The University of Georgia. Mr. Parsons has taught information technology, computer programming, robotics, and business technology courses in Gwinnett high schools starting in 2006. He has sponsored student career and technology clubs (SkillsUSA and FIRST, VEX, and BEST robotics) where students reached the region, state, and international competition levels.
With work experience of over twenty years in product technology, marketing, and sales development, Mr. Parsons encourages students to problem solve and build employability skills. Students are challenged to think creatively and look for market opportunities with their emerging knowledge, new relationships, and innovations.
