Digital and Interactive Media

BIM I/ Business Information Management I

5742 Business Information Management I 1 Credit

Grade Level(s): 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software. Tech Prep articulated course. Previously known as Business Computer information Systems I

An introductory course into current and emerging Business/Career Technologies. Students will learn basic and advanced functions of MS Office 2007 along with other emerging Business and Social Technologies that align with TEKS or are deemed relevant by the instructor. This is an interactive course that consists of deliverable material and project-based learning. Students should expect to take away advanced understanding in the usage of current Career Technologies as well as a basis in how to be resourceful in a rapidly developing technological world. Other focuses of the class include the development of Professional Presentation Skills in written, oral, and media formats, understanding of Entrepreneurship, and the study of current events in the Business world. What is BIM and why should I take it? BIM, or Business Information Management is basically the study of the Microsoft Office Suite of Business Software. The main focus of BCIS is mastery of keyboarding (typing), Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint. You should take it to GAIN FREE COLLEGE CREDIT for BIM and as a bare minimum to prepare you for work readiness (currently pending state approval). Computer and Business software suite mastery and keyboarding skills are a basic requirement in todays highly competitive job market period.

BIM II/ Business Information Management II

5743 Business Information Management II 1 Credit

Grade Level(s): 9-12

Prerequisite: Business Information Management I

Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate multimedia software. Previously known as BCIS II.

An advanced course into current and emerging Business/Career Technologies. Students will learn basic and advanced functions of MS Office 2007 along with other emerging Business and Social Technologies that align with TEKS or are deemed relevant by the instructor. This is an interactive course that consists of deliverable material and project-based learning. Students should expect to take away advanced understanding in the usage of current Career Technologies as well as a basis in how to be resourceful in a rapidly developing technological world. Other focuses of the class include the development of Professional Presentation Skills in written, oral, and media formats, understanding of Entrepreneurship, and the study of current events in the Business world.

DIM

DIM/ Digital & Interactive Media I:

5741 Digital and Interactive Media 1 Credit

Grade Level(s): 9-12

Prerequisites: None

Students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects that address customer needs and resolve a problem. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Tech Prep articulated course. Previously known as Business Image Management & Multimedia (BIMM)

A class that looks at the role of images and multimedia in a business environment. We will cover presentations, video-editing, desktop publishing, photo editing and manipulation, and motion graphics.

HOW are Information Technology and Computer Science connected?

Computer Science helps create and develop the applications needed for IT.