Graphic Design - Major #8507 - Certificate of Completion

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This non-credit Graphic Design program combines aspects of graphic communication and business curricula to provide an entry-level skillet in the industry. This background includes introductory video, audio and web design with an understanding of the requirements and limitations of graphic production.

1. Demonstrate competency in communications techniques and visual design theory through the use of application specific software and hardware. Assessment: critique of project work, portfolio review.

Program Map

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GRC 315
Web Design
This course incorporates the use of "Brackets" or comparable HTML editor, CSS, and components of Adobe Design Suite with emphasis on graphic design principles and digital photography included in exercises and project work. Skill development in recognition of artwork appropriate for web site design. Students capture images, design, create, and post working web sites.

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          GRC 317
          Adobe Illustrator
          This course involves using Adobe Illustrator to design and create vector images that solve a variety of graphic problems. Emphasis on student project work provides an extensive coverage of software features.

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                GRC 320A
                Intro to Applied Graphics - Adobe Tools
                This course provides an overview of graphic communication processes as related to the graphics industry. Topics include terminology, input/output considerations, current trends, and hands-on projects using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign for production operations.

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                        GRC 320B
                        Intro to Applied Graphics - Media
                        This course introduces production methods of graphic communication systems incorporating print media, web design, video production, and prototyping. Project work explores considerations and limitations of software for output. Units include professional development for the workplace.

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                                GRC 330
                                Adobe InDesign/Professional Publishing
                                This course concentrates on Adobe InDesign page layout software. There is an emphasis on production for print, e-book, and emerging technologies. Components from Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator programs are included in project work.

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                                        GRC 331
                                        Photoshop for Design
                                        This course features Adobe Photoshop with an emphasis on graphic design. Units include production for print, web, and digital media applications.

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                                                GRC 339A
                                                Introduction to Graphic Design
                                                This course deals with the principles and methods of graphic communication. Projects incorporate symbols and typography into visual design, exploring interrelationships between formal elements and symbolic content.

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                                                1. Corequisite: GRC 20A
                                                  2. OR
                                                2. Corequisite: GRC 320A
                                                      GRC 340A
                                                      Intermediate Graphic Design
                                                      This course deals with advanced principles and methods of graphic communication. Projects incorporate symbols and typography into visual design, exploring interrelationships between the formal elements and symbolic content.

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                                                      1. Prerequisite: GRC 39A
                                                        2. OR
                                                      2. Prerequisite: GRC 339A
                                                            GRC 341
                                                            Visual Communications
                                                            This is a survey course centering around the significant techniques and examples of visual communication as employed by the mass media, including newspapers, magazines, television, and advertising. Discussion and demonstration of the tools used in analyzing visual communication creation and analysis of images for print, web, and video is included.

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                                                                    GRC 345
                                                                    Web Development with Word Press
                                                                    This course involves the design, configuration, and implementation of scalable websites using the Word Press content management system and Adobe Photoshop.

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                                                                            GRC 351
                                                                            Storyboarding
                                                                            This course involves pre-visualization for animation, video, web, and game production. Introduction to media-specific storyboarding processes and techniques.

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