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course descriptions Course Descriptions environment as well as independent work outside the classroom. GRC 155 Electronic Publication Design 3 Credits (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop) 4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks In this course, students study the technical and creative requirements of an industry standard page layout program. After reviewing the fundamentals, students study multiple page document setup, master pages, style sheets, text editing and prefl ighting. Students will be expected to complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab environment as well as independent work outside the classroom. Prerequisites: GRC 104 and 105. GRC 176 Photoshop I 3 Credits (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop) 4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks A course designed to introduce the related theory and lab experiences involved in line and grayscale digital imaging for offset lithographic reproduction using Adobe Photoshop. The effective use of desktop scanners, densitometers and Photoshop’s tools, palettes, plug ins, modes, path, layers and masks will be discussed and utilized within the course content. Students will be expected to complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab environment as well as independent work outside the classroom. Prerequisite: GRC 111. GRC 177 Photoshop II 3 Credits (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop) 4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks An advanced course in the related theory and lab experiences involved in digital color imaging for offset lithographic, web and multi media reproduction using Adobe Photoshop. Students will be expected to complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab environment as well as independent work outside the classroom. Prerequisite: GRC 176. GRC 192 Production Experience Prepress (Certifi cate Program) OR GRC 193 Production Experience-Press/Bindery (Certifi cate Program) 6 Credits (0 Lecture 0 Lab 6 Shop) 18 Hrs/Wk (18 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks This certifi cate level program requirement is an in-school work experience that expos es the student to accountability for time, quality, waste and plant maintenance in meeting production demands in either pre-press or press/bindery areas of employ ment. Live work assignments are obtained by the student from a production area instructor and student performance is evaluated. The course is designed to provide closely supervised production experiences of skills and concepts which were intro duced in the first semester. This course also introduces the student to personnel policies, control and delivery, material specification, procurement and inventory, job tickets, employee evaluation, field trip reporting and career/employment prepara tion. Prerequisite: Completion of 10 credit hours in GRC program and 6 hours of Gen eral Ed. GRC 204 Digital Illustration & Design II 3 Credits (2 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop) 4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks The student will apply the principles of typography, color theory and digital illustration to the solution of advanced design problems, including identity design. In class critiques, discussion and analysis of work submitted will lead to the development of sound design practices and the ability to create designs that meet the requirements of a digital environment. Students will be expected to complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab environment as well as independent work outside the classroom. Prerequisite: GRC 106. GRC 218 Digital Photography and Imaging 3 credits (2 lecture 2 lab 0 shop) 4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hr. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks A course designed to support prepress and Web page development in a production setting. It introduces digital and video camera operations, its functions, processing, planning and the production of photographic images and video. Other areas covered through study and lab assignments are camera and computer operations, exposure metering techniques, lighting conditions, storyboarding, composition and various applications like Photoshop. The student must have access to a 4 megapixel or higher digital camera. Students will be expected to complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab environment as well as independent work outside the classroom. GRC 219 Introduction to New Media 3 credits (2 lecture 1 lab 0 shop) 4 Hrs/Wk (2 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hrs Lab) *15 wks This course introduces the student to Dreamweaver, a family of computer programs for Web application and development. The goal of this course is to presents an introduction to the converting (repurposing) of graphic fi les used in a commercial printing operation to build and maintain Web site. Software used includes Dreamweaver and Flash with photos and video. Students will be expected to complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab environment as well as independent work outside the classroom. Prerequisite: GRC 218. GRC 233 Litho Press and Bindery Theory 2 Credits (1 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks This course is designed to give the student an insight to the problems that occur in set ting up, operating, and maintaining a medi um sized offset press. Bindery methods, operations, and safety procedures are also presented and practiced. GRC 234 Litho Press and Bindery Operations 2 Credits (1 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture 2 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks This course is designed for the student who has an interest in operating medium-sized sheet fed presses and small web presses. Bindery methods, operations, and safety procedures are also presented and prac ticed. Students will be expected to complete lab assignments in a “hands on” lab environment as well as independent work outside the classroom. Prerequisites: GRC 131 and 132. GRC 281 Introduction to Printing Estimating 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course is intended to acquaint the stu dent with the complexities of developing pricing in the printing industry. Students will apply past knowledge gained in a produc tion setting to analyze, plan, schedule and price printing requests. Course content also includes the application of computers, marketing and management styles, basic hourly rate costs methods and production standards to complete an estimate. Co-req uisites: GRC 285 or 286. GRC 285 Production Experience - Digital Imaging 4 Credits (0 Lecture 0 Lab 4 Shop) 18 Hrs/Wk (18 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks This requirement is an in-school work experience that exposes the student to accountability for time, quality, waste and plant maintenance in meeting production demands in the prepress (or 102 www.cmcc.edu 2010 ~ 2011
Course Descriptions course descriptions press-bindery) area of employment. Live work assign ments are obtained by the student from a production area instructor and student performance is evaluated as work is executed. This course also introduces the student to personnel policies, production scheduling, control and delivery, material specifi cation, procurement and inventory, job tickets computing production cost, employee eval uation, field trip reporting and career/ employment preparation. Prerequisite: Completion of twenty-one credit hours in GRC program or Faculty approval. Prerequisites: GRC 113, 155, and 176. GRC 297 Press/Bindery Field Experience OR GRC 297 Press/Bindery In-house Experience 9 Credits (0 Lecture 0 Lab 9 Shop) 36 Hrs/Wk (36 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks This program requirement provides further skill development and refi nement through work experience in the graphic communications industry. The student must complete a fifteen week block of successful full-time employ ment at an approved work site within the industry. Students are required to com plete and submit weekly reports and two evaluations from their supervisor. Prerequisites: GRC 285 or 286. GRC 297 Digital Imaging Field Experience OR GRC 297 Digital Imaging In-house Experience 6 Credits (0 Lecture Lab 6 Shop) 36 Hrs/Wk (36 Hrs. Shop) *15 wks This program requirement provides further skill development and refi nement through work experience in the graphic communications industry. The student must complete a fifteen week block of successful full-time employ ment at an approved work site within the industry. Students are required to com plete and submit weekly reports and two evaluations from their supervisor. Prerequi sites: GRC 285 or 286. History (HIS) HIS 110 Survey of American History 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks The political, economic, social, and histori cal trends of the United States will be dis cussed. The time period beginning with the colonial period to the present will be cov ered with particular focus on critical analy sis of historical events. HIS 131 US History to 1877 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks The political, economic, social and historical trends of the United States will be discussed. The time period beginning with the colonial period to 1877 will be covered with particular focus on critical analysis of historical events in this time frame. Such events can include: Native American cul ture, the European discovery of the new World, the social, political and military aspects of the American Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, the “Trail of Tears,” the New Democracy of Andrew Jackson, slav ery and the Civil War. HIS 132 US History Since 1877 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks The political, economic, social and histori cal trends of the United States will be dis cussed. The time period beginning with 1877 to the present will be covered with particular focus on critical analysis of his torical events in this time frame. Such events can include: The Glided Age, West ward Expansion, Anger and Reform: Pop ulism and Progressivism, World War I, the “Roaring Twenties,” the Great Depression and the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, the Social and Political Activism of the Sixties and the resurgence of conservatism. HIS 151 Western Civilization I 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course introduces the student to the heritage of Western society from ancient to earlymodern times. Particular attention is given to the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Medieval civilization is explored with a focus on the institutions it bequeathed to the modern world. The Renaissance and Reformation and the rise of the great nation-states are studied. Throughout the course important individu als are considered such as Alexander the Great, Caesar, Charlemagne, Michelange lo, and Elizabeth I. HIS 152 Western Civilization II 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course introduces the student to the heritage of Western society from early modern times to the atomic age. Particular attention is given to the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the rise of the industrial era, the growth of nationalism, and the World Wars. Personalities such as those of Napoleon, Marx, and Hitler are studied. HIS 201 Maine History 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course will explore the social, political, and economic development of Maine from the time of settlement to the present. Dis cussion of early European and Native American infl uences on the political, social, and economic activities will provide a framework for discussion of contemporary fishing, hunting, lumbering, and tourist industries. HIS 210 The Washburns of Livermore, ME 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course will use traditional historical research and several field trips to learn about one of the most outstanding political dynasties in American history. Israel and Martha Washburn had a large family during the hard years of the early 19th century. Raised with “the iron hand of poverty always on their shoulders” the seven sons of Israel and “Patty” wrote their names large across the middle of 19th century political life. Out of the seven boys came two governors of different states, for US Representatives, one Union Army major general, a commander in the US Navy, one senator, one minister to France, one minister to Paraguay, one Sec retary of State, three authors, the founders of Gold Medal Flour and the Pillsbury Cor poration, one millionaire banker philan thropist, the founders of a Wisconsin Railway still in operation, “The Mighty Soo,” and three founders of the Republican Party. HIS 220 America and the Cold War 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course will introduce the student to the political, military, economic and social stresses of the Cold War era that lasted from the end of World War II until 1989. Emphasis will be placed on such develop ments as the Cold War psyche, political discourse within the U.S., the arms race, the civil rights movement, the United Nations, international conflicts such as Korea and Vietnam, military spending, human rights and the Reagan and Gor bachev era. www.cmcc.edu 2010 ~ 2011 103
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