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Graphic Communications (GRC)
GRC 100 Introduction to Printing
2 Credits (1 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk
(1 Hr. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
This course will explore the exciting industry of
commercial printing. All aspects of this amazing
industry will be presented from its roots to the
present technology. The stu dents will generate
images by traditional and digital means and produce
practical printed and bound products. Students
will be expected to complete lab assignments
in a “hands on” lab environment as well
as independent work outside the classroom.
GRC 104 Typography
1 Credit (1 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
1 Hr/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture) *15 wks
This course emphasizes the study of typography
and how it relates to the preparation of
desktop published documents. Utilizing the Macintosh
desktop publishing system, students will
develop the ability to design and create layouts
that incorporate sound typographic principles.
GRC 105 Copy Preparation Operations must be
taken concurrently. Students will be expected to
complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab
environment as well as independent work outside
the classroom. Co-requisite: GRC 105.
GRC 105 Introduction to Digital Page Layout
2 Credits (2 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
2 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
A study of the Macintosh computer and how it
is utilized in a graphic arts desktop publishing
environment for the preparation of electronic
layouts. Through a study of the operating system,
font management, typography, page layout
software (Adobe InDesign), word processing file
formats, and graphic file integration, students
will develop skills and knowledge required to
produce electronic page layouts. Co-requisite:
GAT 104 Typography.
GRC 106 Digital Illustration & Design I
3 Credits (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
An introduction to Adobe Illustrator and the
basics of graphic design will be applied to solve
a variety of practical layout problems and the
planning for their production. The generation of
thumbnail, rough and comprehensive layouts
carried to the electronic mechanical stage will
develop a professional degree of skill and a
sound understanding of the procedures used
in the creation of digital art. Prerequisites: GAT
104 and GAT 105.
GRC 108 Introduction to Acrobat
Professional
3 Credit (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
4 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
This course introduces the student to Adobe
Acrobat, a well known computer program that
converts any document, both text and graphics,
to PDF (portable docu ment format). PDF files
are used over the web and in the printing industry
as a means of transporting large amounts of
data. Using a mixture of class/lecture and lab
activities, students will convert a variety of files
to PDF format as well as create book marks and
links within the PDF document. Students will
be expected to complete lab assignments in a
“hands on” lab environment as well as independent
work outside the classroom. Prerequisite:
A working knowledge of a computer and its operating
system.
GRC 111 Offset Printing Preparation
3 Credits (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
This course combines practical “hands on” lab
experiences and related theory dealing with
basic graphic arts line photography and image
assembly techniques. Course of study includes
process camera/dark room techniques, film,
chemistry, copy reproduction control, basic
image assem bly techniques for offset duplicators,
job proofing, offset plating techniques and
shop/lab safety. Students will be expected to
complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab
environment as well as independent work outside
the classroom.
GRC 113 Advanced Image Assembly
3 Credits (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
This course combines practical “hands on” lab
experiences and related theory dealing with
job planning, production procedures and both
manual and digital imposition of single, multiple
and process color images for sheet and web fed
offset lithographic presswork. Various layout,
work flow and equipment considerations are
employed as well as image contacting, registration
sys tems, proofing and quality control. Students
will be expected to complete lab assignments
in a “hands on” lab environment as well
as independent work outside the classroom.
Pre requisite: GRC 111.
GRC 131 Duplicator and Finishing
Operations
3 Credits (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
This course is designed to familiarize the student
with the pressroom. Areas of study and activity
include identification of sup plies, preparing
paper for printing, operation and maintenance of
offset duplicators and bindery operations. Emphasis
on safe work habits is stressed throughout
the course. Students will be expected to
complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab
environment as well as independent work outside
the classroom.
GRC 132 Advanced Duplicator Operation
3 Credits (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
This course is designed for the student who has
an interest in presswork and bindery. The causes
of duplicator and bindery prob lems, proper adjustments,
and mainte nance of equipment are
major areas of instruction. This course also includes
troubleshooting the problems associated
with paper, ink, and chemicals supplies. Good
safe work habits are emphasized throughout the
course. Students will be expected to complete
lab assignments in a “hands on” lab environment
as well as independent work outside the classroom.
Prerequisite: GRC 131.
GRC 141 Letterpress Applications
2 Credits (1 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
This course is designed to familiarize the student
with letterpress printing principles, platen
press operation, rotary press opera tion, and
related specialty operations. The course presents
the student with the methods of proofi ng
and printing. Safe work habits are emphasized
throughout the course. Students will be expected
to complete lab assignments in a “hands on”
lab environment as well as independent work
outside the classroom.
GRC 151 Screen Printing
2 Credits (1 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
The student experiences lab work and study
involving hand-cut and photographi cally prepared
indirect and direct stencils, screen materials,
and ink and its relation ship to substrates.
The course presents an industrial approach to
screen-printing. Students will be expected to
complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab
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