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Business Information Management is one career and technical program offered at Conway High. Students who participate in this career cluster are being prepared to apply technology skills to personal and workplace business situations. Students develop master in several applications including Web 2.0 tools. In order to complete this career cluster, students must complete both required courses and at least one optional course. Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to earn certification.
Business Information Management
Required Courses
Digital Publication Design
Digital Publication Design combines the business world with graphic design and allows students to use their creativity to produce business and personal publications. Students create, format, illustrate, design, edit/revise, and print publications including newsletters, flyers, brochures, reports, advertising materials, catalogs, posters, and other publications. Students who excel have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized Adobe certification. This course is required for the Business Information Management major.
Image Editing
Image editing tools are used by industry professionals to edit and enhance most images presented in magazines, newspapers, and other media. Image Editing is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to master image manipulation and photographic retouching. Students will explore the technical and artistic aspects of image editing by creating images to be used in various types of media. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for industry certification. This course is required for the Business Information Management major.
Required 3rd Course
Must Choose One
Accounting I
Accounting 1 introduces accounting for business and personal use, and serves as a foundation for business ownership opportunities, employment, and post-secondary studies in all areas of business. Topics covered include the accounting cycle, cash control, payroll, financial statements, and the use of automated accounting and electronic spreadsheet software.
Digital Multimedia
Digital Multimedia covers basic multimedia concepts, processes, and applications including games, print publications, presentations, tutorials, simulations, virtual reality, and web sites. Students will design, develop, and create various interactive multimedia projects culminating with an e-portfolio.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop an effective business plan for small business ownership. An important part of the course will be the incorporation of economics, ethics, legal aspects, logistics, research, staffing, strategies for financing, and technology.
Foundations in Animation
Foundations of Animation prepares students to use artistic and technological foundations to create animations. The basic principles of digital animation are reviewed, including character development and story conception through production. Students learn the technical language used in the animation industry and basic animation methods. They will also learn techniques about various ways to plan, create, and prepare for animation in pre-production, production and post-production. This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate for Flash/Animate Creative Cloud (CC) certification exam.
Fundamentals of Computing
Fundamentals of Computing is designed to introduce students to the field of computer science through an exploration of a variety of computing topics. Through creativity and innovation, students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to implement projects that are relevant to students’ lives. They will create a variety of computational artifacts through individual and team projects. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the operation of computers, programming, web design, computational data, physical computing, machine learning, societal and ethical issues of computing. Students will also be introduced to computing careers and how computing is an essential supporting aspect of all other career fields.
Fundamentals of Web Page Design and Development
Fundamentals of Web Page Design will guide students in the development of websites in a project-based, problem-solving environment. Students will learn the industry standard languages, HTML and CSS, which are used in every website on the web today. Students will learn how to create a portfolio of content-rich, well-styled websites. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification.
Optional 4th Course
This course is not required for Completer/CCR status.
Advanced Web Page Design and Development
Web Page Design and Development is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in web design and development. Students will develop an in-depth understanding and use of Hypertext Makeup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, layout techniques, and other industry-standard practices. In addition, students will learn scripting technologies to create dynamic and interactive websites. Students will maintain a professional quality portfolio of web design work. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification. Students who wish to take this course must have successfully completed Fundamentals of Web Page Design.
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