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Graphic Communications
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Beginning Computer Graphics |
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Computer graphics pertains to the production of print related 2D graphics, illustrations, typesetting, and preparation of press-ready art. This course introduces students to the Macintosh computer and Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign software applications. |
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| Title |
Introduction to Multimedia |
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Exploration of different modes of multimedia production to include computer-based music, television, film, and the Internet. |
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| Title |
Topics in Graphic Communication |
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| Description |
This is a lower division topical course and may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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| Title |
Intermediate Computer Graphics |
| Prerequisite |
GCOM 255 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
This intermediate course builds on the student's basic knowledge of computer graphics pertaining to the production of print related 2D graphics, illustrations, typesetting, and preparation of press-ready art. The Macintosh platform and the software applications used in the graphic communications industry will be explored in more depth. |
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Intermediate Web Design |
| Prerequisite |
GCOM 266 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
GCOM 366 focuses on current tools used in front end web design and development. Subjects include site planning and concept development, foundational HTML5 and CSS, forms, and FTP clients. Advanced topics will include JavaScript libraries, SEO, analytics and social media. |
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Advanced Web Design |
| Prerequisite |
GCOM 366 |
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GCOM 368 builds on the skills and subjects mastered in Intermediate Web Design. Subjects include advanced HTML5 and CSS3, responsive design, CSS frameworks and preprocessors, scrolling and parallax sites, PHP, and Content Management systems. |
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| Title |
Topics in Graphic Communication |
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| Description |
This is an upper division topics course and may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Advanced Computer Graphics |
| Prerequisite |
GCOM 355 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Advanced Computer Graphics is an in-depth exploration of two of the most widely used programs in the graphic communications industry today, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. In this course, students will learn advanced techniques in Adobe Illustrator, how to combine Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop files, and will begin learning advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop. |
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Digital Prepress |
| Prerequisite |
GCOM 455 |
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Digital Prepress includes all facets of a project from concept to print. It is not only important to know how to use computer applications to create projects for print, it is also important to know how to create these projects so that they are capable of being printed. This requires knowledge of printing processes and materials and how they fit together with what is created on the computer. This course is based upon the offset lithographic printing process and the digital prepress process that it uses. It utilizes Macintosh computers and programs that are used in the graphic communications industry today. |
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| Title |
Digital Design and Production Studio |
| Prerequisite |
GCOM 457 |
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Advanced study in digital design & production techniques. GCOM 458 is the culminating course in the computer graphics and digital prepress course series. It is designed to bring together all of the computer graphics and digital prepress knowledge already learned, to prepare students for presenting projects, working with clients, and to continue the in-depth exploration of Adobe Photoshop. |
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Interactive Multimedia Studio |
| Prerequisite |
GCOM 368 |
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Interactive Multimedia Studio provides students with the opportunity for high-level studio practice in multimedia design. It builds sequentially upon the skills and knowledge of multimedia by providing a focus on creative image and media production for a range of art and design applications. |
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Internship |
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Available to all Graphic Communications students in junior or above status. Approved practical work experience. Supervised by departmental faculty. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree. |
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| Title |
Topics in Graphic Communication |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
This is an upper division topics course and may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Graphic Communications Final Project A |
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Capstone experience for Graphic Communications students. Culminating final project focusing on skills and knowledge ascertained from previous semesters. Students must also complete GCOM 492B the following semester. Only for GCOM majors in senior status and consent of advisor. |
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Graphic Communications Final Project B |
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Capstone experience for Graphic Communications students. Culminating final project focusing on skills and knowledge ascertained from previous semesters. Students must be GCOM majors in Senior status and successful completion of GCOM 492A as well as completion of all other GCOM program requirements, with the exception of GCOM 452, prior to registering for this course |
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Independent Study |
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| Description |
Independent study in graphic communications. May be repeated for credit. |
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