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forests, and coral reefs to deep-sea communities such as those found at hydrothermal vents. Students learn basic dissection techniques and use of the compound and dissecting microscopes as they study the internal and external features of marine organisms. Trees and the Maine Forest 0.5 credit Grades 10, 11, 12 Students will explore a wide array of topics in tree identification, botany, history of Maine forestry, forestry today, and Maine forest agriculture. Most topics of study will be geared toward native species and management systems right here in the great state of Maine. TECHNOLOGY & NEW MEDIA Technology & New Media courses give students the opportunity to investigate areas of interest in a wide variety of areas, from programming to journalism. Many of these courses are offered in the New Media Center, created in 2013, which is located across from the Atkinson Dining Commons. Courses in order that they appear in this section (there is no graduation requirement for Tech & New Media) Introduction to Computer Programming Intermediate Computer Programming AP Computer Science A Video Game Programming 32 3D Art & Animation Introduction to Robotics Introduction to New Media & Design Computer Applications Web Design I Web Design II Digital Layout & Design I Digital Layout & Design II Graphic Design I Graphic Design II Digital Photography & Photoshop I Digital Photography & Photoshop II Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects Video Journalism Production I Video Journalism Production II (17-18) Moviemaking Introduction to Journalism News Writing Radio/Audio Journalism Yearbook Publication Technical Writing in an i Y