CITI//CODING
Sector 01 // Overview

Two
years

The Computer Coding Program at CiTi prepares students for post-secondary study and a global computer science workforce: from idea, to creation, to implementation.

Course overview

The program builds a strong foundation of design skills and technical knowledge in website design, database design, autonomous robotic programming and online game development. The curriculum was developed with input from industry professionals.

01Authentic

Project-based learning activities that engage students and connect concepts to career exploration.

02Assessed

Rubric-based formative and summative assessment that gives real evidence of critical thinking, problem solving and technical skill.

03Industry tech

State of the art, industry-based technology to support student learning.

0421st century

Collaboration, communication, creative thinking and personal responsibility, built into every project.

Student learning objectives

Eighteen outcomes. Two years.

Students completing the program demonstrate understanding and proficiency in:

01Research & Information Gathering
02Collaboration Fundamentals
03File Management Fundamentals
04Web Site Management
05Client Management Fundamentals
06Large Web Application Planning
07Advanced HTML / CSS
08Dynamic CSS Management
09Advanced Form Specifications
10Database Fundamentals
11Creating and Calling Functions
12Dynamic Variable Usage
13Managing Data-Driven Gameplay
14Basic RDMS Understanding
15Backend Administration Design & Development
16Change Control Documents & Procedures
17Closing Contracts with Clients
18Code Compartmentalization Skills
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Curriculum overview

Phase 1 // Guided activities

Code.org, team collaboration and basic web development.

  • Project brainstorming & research
  • File management fundamentals
  • Web site management
  • Legality of publishing & asset rights
  • Basic HTML and CSS implementation
Phase 2 // Large external client projects

Author websites, client business web projects and collaborative coding.

  • Data-driven application
  • Blog design & development
  • Image gallery & contact forms
  • Compartmental navigation
  • Backend development & administration
  • Database-driven online game
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Culminating credentials

What you leave with.

Technical Endorsement
  • Successful two-year program average
  • Pass the written and hands-on portions of the technical assessment
  • Work-Based Learning
  • Student portfolio
College articulation // if you attend New England Institute of Technology
Video Game Development & Design A.S.GDS110 Introduction to Game Programming 4 cr.BDS111 HTML & JavaScript 4 cr.
Software Engineering & Web Development A.S.SE111 HTML & JavaScript 4 cr.
Embedded creditsEnglish 12Career & Financial Management
Technical assessmentPrecision: Web Development 2

Administered in Year 2.

National industry affiliationIndustry standards

Source: careertech.org/information-technology

Program overview for CiTi Computer Coding, Year 1 & 2.