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2006-2008 CATALOGGC 185DIGITAL SOUNDPrerequisite: GC 115 or ART 1151 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditStudents use digitized sounds, traditional foley effects, generalmidi music and dubbed effects to develop sound tracks for film,video and multimedia.The primary focus is creation of videoand multimedia soundtrack.The use of professional sound andediting techniques is emphasized.This is a studio course inwhich the primary emphasis is development of a student’s portfolio.Writingappropriate to the profession is required.GC 262FLASH/INTERFACE DESIGNPrerequisite: GC 151 and ITWEB 103 or GC 162 recommended1 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis studio course develops students’ understanding of interactiveWeb and interface design with an understanding of graphicdesign and interface design principles. Students will develop anintegrated and consistent interface for a Web site using graphicprograms including, but not limited to, Dreamweaver, Flash andPhotoshop. Students practice extensive use of scripting andprogramming with an emphasis on using professional designtechniques and standards. Sound, video, animation and interactivityare combined in interactive work.The primary emphasisof this course is development of the student’s portfolio.Writingappropriate to the profession is required. (same as ITWEB 203)GC 265INTERACTIVE DESIGN PROJECTPrerequisite: GC 1621 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course develops students’ ability to work as part of a creativeteam. Students develop a group multimedia project usingprofessional management techniques and standards. Sound,video, animation and interactivity are combined to create aninteractive work.This is a studio course in which the primaryemphasis is development of a student’s portfolio.Writing appropriateto the profession is required.GC 272DIGITAL ILLUSTRATIONPrerequisite: GC 115 or ART 1151 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs creditThis is a comprehensive course in drawing and painting originaldesigns using the Macintosh imaging system. Close attention ispaid to commercial uses of the personal computer in the illustrationfield.GC 287PROFESSIONAL DESIGNPrerequisite: GC 1601 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course concentrates on advanced projects in computerimage manipulation and design with emphasis on quality printoutput, film recording and other methods of production. Use offlatbed and film scanner techniques are also covered.GC 2913-D PACKAGING AND DISPLAY DESIGNPrerequisite: GC 1511 lecture, 2 lab hrs per week: 2 hrs creditThis course expands the development of graphic design skills toinclude three-dimensional forms.Advanced design and layoutprojects in package design and point-of-purchase displays areexplored.GC 298INDEPENDENT VISUAL STUDYPrerequisite: GC 1511 lecture, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs creditThis course is an investigation of independent visual problemsas they relate to student-generated projects which requireadvanced research and development.GC 299INTERNSHIP/SEMINARPrerequisite: Minimum 12 credit hrs in ART, GC1 lecture, 15 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs credit (variable credit)This internship and seminar provides an opportunity for studentsto earn credit while working in a graphic design relatedarea. Formalized student-employer agreements identify objectives,work plan and guidelines for evaluation.HEALTHDEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSHLTH 100ORIENTATION TO HEALTH CAREERSPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditStudents will learn about health care systems and the varioushealth care careers available as well as qualities needed to be ahealth care worker. Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology,health promotion and disease prevention will be stressed.HLTH 101HEALTH AND WELLNESSPrerequisite: None2 lectures per week: 2 hrs creditThis course offers a study of the physical and mental workingsof the body in sickness and in health. It provides information ontopics related to mental and physical health such as holistichealth, stress management, fitness, nutrition, lifestyle choices,diseases and related issues.HLTH 102WORKPLACE ISSUES FOR ALLIED HEALTHPrerequisite: None1 lecture per week: 1 hr creditWorkplace issues in Allied Health are examined. Emphasis is oncommunication, stress management, negotiating within organizationalstructures, power and dealing with life/death situations.DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES135