Program Description

The Mobile App Development program will prepare students interested in pursuing a career in app development, UI/UX design, graphic design, and tech startups. Students are challenged to develop and design apps using computer software in multiple formats for an end result in a mobile application. The course will cover: Xcode, Swift, React Native, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and Bootstrap. Students will learn the skills necessary to communicate clearly, cooperate within teams, solve logistical problems and turn ideas from concept to prototype and finalized product.

Students will also consider the entrepreneurial aspects of bringing a new product to market using the startup mindset. This will include website development, the distribution and promotion of apps, as well as developing marketing strategies. In this program students will be introduced to embedded technology concepts through a combination of classroom lecture, project-based learning and internship opportunities. This program will give students a chance to participate in competitions, tech startup events, and attend field trips related to the program. The school year will end with an app showcase where students will present an app they’ve created.

MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS LEARN:

• Xcode / Swift
• React Native
• CSS
• HTML / Bootstrap
• Adobe XD / UI & UX Design
• Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
  
  

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

Certifications offered to students completing the Mobile App Development program include:

• Mobile App Development Certificate of Completion
• App Development with Swift Associate
• Adobe XD Credential
• Adobe Illustrator CC Adobe Certified Expert
• Adobe Photoshop CC Adobe Certified Expert
  
  

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE

Students earn 15 general elective units each semester toward their high school graduation.

College prep course.  A-G approved.  Meets area “G” approval for UC and CSU admissions.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS

This is a career awareness class that instructs students on the basics necessary for entry-level employment.  Successful Mobile Applications Development students often pursue careers in the following:

• App Developer
• User Interface (UI) Designer
• User Experience (UX) Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Software Developer
• Web Developer
• Design Engineer