GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS (009)
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 101
Introduction to Graphic Arts
Introduction to fundamental processes of offset printing; theory and practical application of lithophotography, commercial art, layout and design, cold typesetting, plate making, press and duplicator operation, and bindery operation as related to graphic communications. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 1 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 102
Electronic Publishing/Web page Design
Basic procedures in preparing copy for offset camera; includes paste up techniques, color theory, imposition overprints, reverse, typography and composing machines; strike on and photo setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 1 lecture and 4 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 103
Image Capture
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic procedures of analog and digital image capture. This course explores the use of flat bed scanners and digital cameras as related to graphic communication processes. Also included is the student of basic densitometry, litho photography and film processing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 104
Offset Presswork
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic procedures of offset presswork operations including preparation and selection of stock; paper feed, transfer and delivery systems; press make ready; dampening and inking systems; quality control; preventive maintenance. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 110
Production Printing
Principles of commercial printing production; includes planning and problem solving in layout and design, typesetting, copy preparation, offset presswork and bindery operations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 114
Stripping I
Basic instruction and practice in stripping of line film, halftone film, and plate making. Screen tints, color blocking, butting and overlapping; contacting, step and repeat procedures, proofing, preparation and folding dummies, outlining, and master marks; handling and use of paper, plastic, photo direct, direct image and pre sensitized plates; masking, ruling, screen work, and image construction. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 122
Electronic Publishing I
This course is designed to familiarize the student with hardware and software used in electronic publishing which includes desktop
publishing, electronic imaging, computer page layout and graphics. Emphasis is placed on the study and hands on operation of hardware systems and exploration of word processing and graphic software programs used for desktop/electronic publishing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 132
Electronic Publishing Page Layout II
This course is designed to familiarize the student with page layout software used in the printing industry for desktop and electronic publishing, image setting, and pre press applications. Emphasis is placed on the study and hands on operation of personal computer systems, flatbed scanners, and laser printers. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 134
Electronic Illustration and Drawing I
This course is designed to familiarize the student with drawing and illustration software packages used in the printing industry for desktop and electronic publishing, image setting, and pre press applications. Emphasis is on hands on practice with various electronic tools used for drawing and illustrations on personal computer systems. Training on the operations of flat bed scanners, laser printers and image setters is included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 201
Estimating and Management
The study of management practices including production, planning, paper and ink estimating, job cost, quality control, plant layout, purchasing, inventory control, personnel management and specification writing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 202
Web Page Design II
This course is designed to provide the student with an advanced look at the web site production process. It will also explore animation on the web using current web publishing software applications. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Graphic Communications 102 or approval of department chairperson. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 203
Offset Presswork II
This course is designed to be a study of the principles and practices of offset presswork, including study of ink and paper, make ready, set up feed, register, and delivery system of a medium size sheet fed offset press. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 206
Digital Image Capture II
Advanced camera and stripping methods for offset printing process. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Graphic Communications 103. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 210
Newspaper Production
Theory and practice of mechanical procedures involved in production of a small newspaper by offset lithographic process; includes automated typesetting, cold lay out construction, paste-up techniques, lithographic camera operations, stripping, plate making and presswork. . Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 212
Digital Animation/Multimedia
Advanced study of electronic publishing and laser printing systems. Instruction on the Compugraphic Integrator 12, CG 8400 and EP 400 (Hewlett Packard) laser printer. Emphasis is placed on composition and storage on hard and floppy disks. Typesetting functions such as the use of pre programmable user defined keys, tabbing and typographic refinements. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 214
Electronic Stripping and Platemaking ll
This course is designed to teach the student advanced instruction and practice in stripping film utilizing electronic stripping software. Course work includes creating electronic impositions, templates, and postscript files. Advanced preparation of folding dummies, color proofing, platemaking, and master marks; handling and use of electronic image setters, film processors, color printers, rapid access materials and chemistry. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 224
Digital Image Creation/Manipulation
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the hardware equipment and software application used in the printing industry for electronic color publishing, image setting, and color separation applications. Emphasis is placed on the study and hands on operation of color separations on film, paper and plates; color scanning techniques are utilized by electronic processing and image setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 228
Digital Image Creation/Manipulation II
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the hardware equipment and software application used in the printing industry for advanced electronic color publishing, image setting and color separation applications. Emphasis is placed on the advanced study and hands on operation of color separations on film, paper, and plates; advanced color scanning techniques are utilized by electronic processing and image setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
GRAPHICS COMMUNICATIONS 232
Advanced Electronic Publishing
This course is an advanced study of a page layout software application used in the graphics industry for desktop and electronic publishing, pre press, and image setting. Emphasis is placed on the study of the latest version of Quark XPress software application with hands on operation of personal computer systems, flat bed scanners, laser printers, image setters, color printers and proofers used in the electronic pre press and digital imaging area of graphic communications. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.