Business Management Administration
(Business Information Technology)
Multimedia Courses (Production and Design)
Multimedia Publications is a one-credit course designed to provide students with hands-on skills involving graphic design, digital photography, Web publishing, and digital video production. Students use various hardware peripherals and software for completing documents. Digital Publications and Digital Media falls under the Career Tech program of Business Management Administration. In this course, students will become fully versed in Adobe Photoshop CC and start to learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator CC. Students not only have the opportunity to gain Adobe ACA certification in Photoshop, but also begin to learn basic design principles such as hierarchy, composition, color theory and typography. There is some book work involved, however this allows students to test their skills and knowledge in realistic projects such as poster designs, rebranding, photography and other exciting design projects.
*Enhanced Presentations including work on Pirate Point of View news production - Pirate Point of View is entrusted to a talented group of students who are tasked with developing various video projects for Winfield City Schools including a daily WCHS news program. These productions are available for viewing on the school district’s website and Pirate Studios YouTube channel.
Enrollment in this class entitles you to be a member of the co-curricular component of the Business Management program, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). This student organization enhances classroom instruction, develops leadership skills, and provides opportunities for professional growth and service.
YEARBOOK / Business Essentials /Publishing
MORE THAN A CLASS — Students in yearbook learn the ins and outs of publishing by actually doing it. Throughout this year-long course, students work independently and in collaborative groups, under the direction of student editors and the teacher. Topics include journalistic writing, photojournalism, page design, editing, meeting deadlines, publication theme, sales and promotion. After school and out-of-class hours are required.
Business Essentials
Business Essentials provides an overview of business skills required for today’s business world. The course includes types of business ownership, laws and regulations, principles of business management, and analysis of business practices in light of ethical and social responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on skills needed for success in the workplace, managing resources to achieve company goals, and the impact of financial decisions on a business.