2010 Catalog - Delaware County Community College

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 119
linear methods to achieve structure.
• Analyze proportion and form to build complex
geometric forms.
• Create drawings using one-point, two-point, three-point
and intuitive perspective techniques.
Employ the value scale to achieve volume and mass.
• Apply rapid "visualization processes to draw objects
from memory.
• Produce finished "symbol" drawings through the process
of icon translation.
Prereq. GRA 133
3 Credits 6 Weekly Lecture Hours
GRA 208
Computer Illustration
This course is an introduction to the computer as a drawing
and design tool. An object-oriented drawing program is introduced
with hands on computer instruction. Basic vector
graphic techniques, organizing the components of an illustration,
printing Postscript proofs, text entry and formatting,
color mixing and palette organization, color proofing and
special path operations are stressed. In this course, students
should gain an understanding of using computers for the
creation of drawings and illustrations. Students will be
given hands-on instruction on Apple Macintosh computers
using industry standard drawing software.
Upon successful completion of this course, students
should be able to:
• Choose appropriate menus and commands in order to
create and modify object-oriented drawings.
• Control fills, strokes, position and orientation of
vector object.
• Organize drawings using layers.
• Print Postscript graphic files on a black and white
laser printer.
• Control and manipulate Bezir curves and paths.
• Create color palettes and choose appropriate color
matching systems.
• Format text using typographic controls.
• Print Postscript graphic files on a color printer.
Recommendation: Satisfactory score on Macintosh
computer assessment test
Prereq. GRA 133 and GRA 122
3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
GRA 211
Digital Imaging
This course introduces the use of bitmapped image
editing software for the creation of bitmap, grayscale and
color imagery. Special attention is given to scanning
images, resolution formulas, appropriate file formats for
use in graphic applications, color correction, organization
of images, printing and prepress production and color
management are covered. In this course, students should
gain skills in critical color comparison and manipulation
and understand the process of preparing graphic files for
production. Students will be given hands-on instruction on
Apple Macintosh computers using industry standard
imaging and scanning software.
Upon successful completion of this course, students
should be able to:
• Demonstrate mastery of using the basic menus,
commands and palettes of an image-editing program.
• Manipulate color formulas and articulate the differences
between color modes.
• Operate a flatbed scanner to input line art grayscale
and color images and choose appropriate resolutions
for each.
• Manipulate scanned images for direct output or export
to other types of graphic programs.
• Use color correction functions to improve the quality of
scanned images.
• Print proofs to a color printer for color composition
and correction.
• Format a document for print and digital production and
export to other graphic programs.
• Recommendation: Satisfactory score on Macintosh
computer assessment test
• Manipulate a composite image using layers and
masking techniques.
• Create advanced special effects.
Prereq. GRA 122 and GRA 133
3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
GRA 213
Page Layout
This course covers the fundamentals of using computer
based publishing software. Students complete several
activities and tutorials in order to create a variety of simple
documents that integrates type and graphics. Advanced
features of computer-based publishing software for the
production of multi-page color documents will be covered.
In this course, students gain an understanding of using the
computer for the creation of publication design. Students
will be given hands-on instruction on Apple Macintosh
computers using industry standard publication software.
Upon successful completion of this course, students
should be able to:
• Demonstrate mastery of using the basic menus,
commands and tools of a page layout program.
• Select, specify and copyfit text and display type using
correct terminology.
• Import and edit text imported from a word
processing program.
• Apply character and paragraph style formatting to text.
• Customize and wrap text flow.
• Import, crop and scale graphic elements.
• Create master pages.
• Create multiple-page publications integrating text,
bitmapped and object-oriented graphics.
• Utilize style sheets, master pages and templates to
organize complex documents.
• Utilize color-matching systems.
• Apply appropriate file management techniques
for prepress.
• Prepare a multiple-page document for output from a
service bureau.
Prereq. GRA 208 and GRA 211
3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
GRA 215
Typography
This intermediate level course for graphic design
majors concerns itself with the characteristics and design
applications of type used in printed and digital matter.
Students plan and produce a series of portfolio-quality
projects to explore the use of type as a design element.
Course work includes lecture, computer lab and class
discussion and critique.
Upon successful completion of this course, students
should be able to:
• Use the principles of positive/negative space, rhythm,
texture and composition in manipulating letterforms as
design elements.
• Select appropriate typefaces that enhance verbal
messages.
• Identify and categorize commonly used type families.
• Employ letter, word and line spacing that enhance the
appearance and readability of type.
• Use appropriate comping methods to indicate text and
display type in a layout.
• Arrange and assemble display and text in a page layout
relating it to other design elements.
• Apply typographic hierarchy to organize a page layout.
Prereq. GRA 123 and GRA 208
3 Credits
GRA 225
Pre-press and Printing Process
In this course you will investigate digital file composition
and the use of computing technology as it applies to the
preparation of digital files for the printing industry. Printing
and binding methods used to reproduce the work of the
graphic designer will be studied. Technical, time and budget
constraints are emphasized in order to relate design and
production costs to real-world situations. Students will gain
hands-on experience with a variety of graphics hardware
and software commonly used for computer prepress.
Coursework includes lecture, demonstration, case study,
field trips, projects and discussion.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student
should be able to:
• Define design objectives and how work flows thru the
imaging process.
• Identify and define line art and halftone reproduction
processes.
• Identify and define the most commonly used proofing
methods and color systems.
• Identify, characterize and select appropriate paper stock
for various types of printing jobs.
• Define and differentiate between the various commercialprinting
methods.
• Identify and define printing-related processes such as
engraving, embossing, diecutting, foil stamping and the
most commonly used bindery methods.
• Identify and list the advantages, disadvantages and
capabilities of different storage media and use of file
compression utilities for file transfer and storage.
• Perform font management activities.
• Understand, use and apply calibration techniques to
computer monitors and desktop scanners.
• Apply troubleshooting techniques to hardware and
software problems.
• Output digital files on Postscript and non-Postscript
printers.
Prereq. GRA 208, GRA 211 and GRA 213
3 Credits
GRA 227
Web Graphics
This course introduces students to the design of web
pages and user-interaction and application for the World
Wide Web (WWW). The focus of this course will be functional
design that encourages, enhances and simplifies the
web browsing experience. Students learn to design effective
user interfaces using image editing software, Hypertext
Markup Language (HTML) editors and other web development
software. Students will explore interface theory,
design principles and develop hands-on experience
creating visually exciting web pages.
This course is intended for students wishing to pursue a
career or advanced study in graphic design as it relates to
design of web graphics and their interaction.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student
should be able to:
• Employ the theory and principles of effective user
interface design.
• Apply basic design principles to the structure of HTML
formatted web documents with emphasis on the
visual aesthetic.
• Organize effective navigation between various
interface designs.
• Apply basic HTML hard-coding to web documents using
visual editing software.
• Use image-editing software to produce efficient
web graphics.
• Use a professional quality visual editor to develop and
maintain web documents and sites.
• Transfer files to a server using File Transfer Protocol(FTP)
Prereq. GRA 213 and GRA 215
3 Credits