G9-G12 Program of Studies 2016-2017Media ProductionElectiveCredit: 1.0Duration: 1 yearContact hours: 90 mins/weekGrade: G11 and 12Prerequisite: Instructor’s approvalMedia production is the process of creating video by capturing moving images, and creating combinations ofparts of this video in post-production. This can include production of television programs, televisioncommercials, event videos, and special-interest home videos. In this course, we will talk about the theory andimplementation of creating content and delivering a finished video product.The 4 key objectives of the course are: 1. Knowledge and Understanding – the comprehension of media content, as well as the appropriate terminology to discuss them. 2. Analysis and Response – the ability to analyze the media products. 3. Research and Planning – the ability to understand the planning process and how factors such as audience and culture influence it. 4. Production and evaluation – the ability to produce media and evaluate their products.Text Master shots: 100 Advanced camera techniques to get an expensive look on your low-budget movie. (Christopher Kenworthy, 2011)Apps InventorElectiveCredit: 1.0Duration: 1 yearContact hours: 90 mins/weekGrade: G11 and 12Prerequisite: Instructor’s approvalApp Inventor is a visual language with a drag-and-drop interface. In this class, students can learn how to placeblocks in order to create real smart phone applications. The biggest advantage of Inventor is that even non-technical people can program with it. In the webpage of code creating, students 'write' their program by piecingtogether blocks. In the end, students run their own designed programs on an Android smart phone system.This course targets those with no programming experience and helps students build real applications that canrun in Android systems. Through this simple method of creating applications, students will learn how to applyadditional sensors in an Android system to complete more complex and sophisticated programs. 51
G9-G12 Program of Studies 2016-2017Robotics Engineering TechnologyElectiveCredit: 1.0Duration: 1 yearContact hours: 90 mins/weekGrade: G11 and 12Prerequisite: Instructor’s approvalRobotics is related to mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science that deals with thedesign, construction, operation, and application of robots. Robotics also includes programming controls, sensoryfeedback, and information processing. Today, robots have been an important development in many industries. Itis necessary that students in school to learn the relevant knowledge in advance.The best way to start learning about robotics is to start making them by hand. In this course, the students have tocode C languages in an Arduino board which is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-usehardware and software to get started in robotics. Students also learn a basic understanding of terms such as“voltage,” “current,” “motor,” and “sensors”. Through practicing, the students can personally make interactiveprojects that solve problems in our daily lives or finally show their projects in a number of related competitions.3D Design ProgrammingElectiveCredit: 1.0Duration: 1 yearContact hours: 90 mins/weekGrade: G11 and 12Prerequisite: Instructor’s approvalThe software AutoCAD is an irreplaceable graphic design tool in the fields of architecture, construction, andengineering. Learning how to use AutoCAD is considered the fundamental requirement if students intend toparticipate in these fields in the future. In this set of courses, students will learn about the main functions ofAutoCAD and Autodesk and gain experience through guided practice.The set of courses will begin with learning the commands of AutoCAD, which will mainly focus on the techniquesof 2D graphing, construction plan graphing, and 3D modeling. These will be further applied to interior design,architecture, and industrial design. In addition, students will learn to print out their 3D models with the 3Dprinter.Text： (1) AutoCAD 2015 特訓教材：基礎篇 (碁峰，2015) (2) AutoCAD 2015：特訓教材 3D 應用篇 (碁峰，2015) 52
G9-G12 Program of Studies 2016-2017Special ProgramsProjectRequiredCredit: 1.0Duration: 1 semesterGrade: G9Prerequisite: noneGrade 9 students are required to learn a significant amount of information about countries around the region.They are expected to do research about the cultures of these countries. The culminating activity of this course is atwo-week cultural exchange program where KCIS students go the chosen countries to experience the people’sway of life.Independent ResearchRequiredCredit: 1.0Duration: 1 semesterGrade: G10Prerequisite: noneGrade 10 students are required to learn and explore the geography and culture of Taiwan by bicycling around thecountry for two weeks. This exploration activity requires students to document places, experiences and lessonsthroughout their journey and at the end of the course; students will submit a research project investigating anissue they’ve identified during their journey.SwimmingIn swimming class, students learn a variety of strokes according to their swimming. Differentcolored swimming caps represent their levels. To best identify a student’s ability, the schoolprovides a long-distance swimming test every semester. The swimming program alsoincludes lifesaving and safety awareness training to assist the students in recognizingdangerous situations for themselves and others in the water, and to equip them with the skillsnecessary to prevent injury or drowning. 53
G9-G12 Program of Studies 2016-2017Extra-curricular activities (Clubs)RequiredCredit: 0.5Duration: 1 semesterGrade: G9 -12Prerequisite: noneEach semester, students have the opportunity to join one of more than forty different clubs at both the middleand high school levels. Students can choose from a wide variety of sporting (basketball, soccer, long-distancerunning), creative (model-making, digital art, robotics), and personal interest (magic, EFR, yoga) clubs. Clubsrun for two periods a week and are taught by both Kang Chiao teachers as well as outside specialistinstructors. There is truly a club for every student's interest at Kang Chiao.College PreparationRequiredCredit: 0.5Duration: 1 semesterGrade: G12Prerequisite: noneThis course will enhance the student’s reading speed, comprehension and recall. It will also preparestudents in planning, organizing, note-taking, and management skills.Summer Internship ProgramDuration: 1-2 weeks This program is offered as a part of the Summer School Program to students who have completed their junior year. Students will explore potential college majors and career paths by working in a business, institution, or university department focusing on their specific area of interest. Upon successful completion of the internship, the mentor will submit a letter that may be used as a part of the college application process. Students enrolling in this course are expected to meet the following requirements:1. Commit to working for 1-2 weeks in the Taipei area.2. Write a resume and “letter of introduction” that will become part of the application packet.3. Write a formal “thank you” letter at the end of the internship.4. Dress according to the expectations of the business, institution, or university department.5. Meet the work expectations and goals established by the student, mentor, and internship coordinator.6. Submit a weekly reflective journal to the internship coordinator.Interested students should see Ms. Tracy Chen or Ms. Christine Lin at the Counseling Officefor the necessary application information. 54
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