methods; conduct critical analyses of the creative processes involved in the various art forms; and reflect on the connections between society and visual art.
MUSIC APPRECIATION (10-12 th Grades) (½ Credit)
453100
Music Appreciation is open to all students. The purpose of this course is to increase students' musical awareness and give students the tools to actively listen to, discuss, and critique various styles of music. The first portion of the course will focus on learning the basic elements of music: Melody, Rhythm, Harmony, Form, Texture, Tempo, and Dynamics. Using appropriate music vocabulary, students will study and discuss a variety of musical genres, including Classical, Jazz, Rock, Musicals, and World Music. PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL CAREER FOCUS PROGRAMS “Be a Completer” If you take several courses in a particular focus area, you could be designated as a “program completer” and be eligible to receive certain scholarships and wear a cord at graduation. The programs of study offered at PBHS that are recognized by the Department of Career Education are listed in bold below. To be a program completer, you must take at least three credits in your focus area. The three credits must include all underlined courses and your choice of electives from that program of study.
All students are required to complete at least six units in an approved Career Focus Program.
NOTE: COURSES BEGINNING WITH 49 CAN BE USED FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL COMPLETERS
BUSINESS/MARKETING TECHNOLOGY
492100
ACCOUNTING I (10-12th Grades) (1 Credit) Prerequisite: Survey of Business
Accounting I is a two-semester course with emphasis on basic accounting principles as they relate to both manual and computerized financial systems. Instruction is on an integrated basis using computers and electronic calculators as the relationships and processes of manual and computerized accounting are presented. Entry-level skills in the accounting occupations can be attained. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (10-12th Grades) (½ Credit) Business Communications is a one-semester course designed to provide students with the communication skills needed in business careers. The course includes both written and oral communications relating to business activities and is directed toward understanding the language of nonverbal communication and improved listening skills, reading, voice usage, and writing skills. Emphasis is given to developing competencies in fundamentals such as spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, sentence and paragraph structure, English usage, and proofreading. Applications in writing all types of business documents are valuable components of the course. Students gain competencies in writing, thinking logically, organizing ideas, writing clearly and concisely, and displaying tact and courtesy in writing. Technological advancements relating to information, communication and telecommunication are given emphasis.
492060
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