Course Descriptions

Graphic Communications Management

and Digital Imaging Design Programs

GCM 211 Graphic Communications (2) Corequisite: GCM 212. An overview of the market segments using the technologies of printing, publishing, packaging, electronic imaging, and their allied industries.

GCM 212 Graphic Communications Lab (1) Corequisite: GCM 211. Laboratory activities which support the course content of GCM 211.

GCM 217 Electronic Publishing Desktop publishing and additional computerized tools for composing type, line and continuous tone images into appropriately designed layouts for the graphic arts.

GCM 316 Graphic Communications II Prerequisite: GCM 211 & 212. A background study of the photographic processes of line, halftone and special effects negatives and positives as a basis for imagesetter output. Image assembly, plate preparation and offset presswork are studied in detail.

GCM 317 Electronic Publishing II Prerequisite: GCM 217. Advanced desktop publishing course in the design, creation, and assembling of text and graphical images. In depth study of color theory, color management and color separation.

GCM 319 Printing Processes Prerequisite: GCM 316. An overview of imaging including offset, screen, gravure, flexographic and digital printing processes. Emphasis will be given to the printed product, image carrier preparation, press systems and mechanics, inks, and substrates.

GCM 410 Finishing and Packaging Prerequisite: GCM 319. A study of post-press finishing and binding operations in the printing and publishing industries. Packagng operations will also be studied, including design, layout, printing and assembly.

TEC 255 Web Publishing A study of preparing content for the world wide web that includes the use of professional level software.

TEC 315 Photography Emphasis on black and white film photography including use and care of equipment, exposure calculations and techniques, and finishing. Credit will not be awarded to students who have college credit in another photography course. A 35mm camera with adjustable lens and shutter controls is required.

TEC 355 Web Animation An advanced course in preparing content for the world wide web and web site management. Emphasis will be on advance graphic formats which include vector graphics and animation, Portable Document Files and streaming video and audio.

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