Course descriptions listed below are GCOM specific and do not include Support Courses or General Education Courses. For more information on these requirements, please click on the appropriate emphasis to the left for a pdf of the Degree Advisement Worksheet and Suggested Course Sequence. You may need acrobat reader to view the pdf. It is a free download at adobe.com.
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*GCOM 1000 Special Topics
Prerequisite: (R)
VARIABLE 1-6 CREDITS. Students will develop skills and demonstrate competencies in topics not covered in other Graphic Communication courses. A specific topic is designated for each offering. This course may be repeated with a change in subject matter.
GCOM 1023 Introduction to Graphic Design
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. This course is an introduction to the principles of design, terminology, typography, and the design process. Students will indicate an understanding of the design and print process, the use of emphasis, contrast, balance, alignment, repetition, flow, color and typography through the successful completion of assigned projects.
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the production of various types of printed material. In addition, they will demonstrate skills in specifying typography, importing photos and artwork into documents, the application of design principles, and preparing documents for the commercial printing process.
*GCOM 1053 Electronic Publishing: InDesign I (C)
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. Students will demonstrate proficiency in using the Macintosh computer in the production of various types of printed material. In addition, they will demonstrate skills in specifying typography, importing photos and artwork into documents, the application of design principles, and preparing documents for the commercial printing process. Note: Now available online.
*GCOM 1133 Introduction to Macintosh (C)
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS.
The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of creating documents and folders and filing them in the current operating system, networking, accessing the Internet, and producing basic documents using several graphic arts software programs.
GCOM 1153 Digital Photography (C)
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. The student will demonstrate proficiency in using digital cameras and will produce color and black and white images which demonstrate a knowledge of basic principles of composition. Students will also demonstrate the ability to use the software program Adobe Photoshop to enhance, retouch, resize, format and store their digital images for use in printing and on the web.
*GCOM 1183 Computer Drawing: Illustrator (C)
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. Students will demonstrate knowledge of vector illustration techniques using Adobe Illustrator software. Students will also create and edit graphic objects and type, select various menu commands, and use keyboard shortcuts.
*GCOM 1223 Ad Layout (C)
Prerequisite: (R) and GCOM 1043 or GCOM 1053
3 CREDITS. Students will demonstrate, by tests and performance, the ability to make effective advertising layouts which meet industry standards. Students will demonstrate effective use of color, dominant and subordinate elements, typography, and production skills in their designs.
GCOM 2000 Internship (C)
Prerequisite: (R) Assessment by the Instructor
VARIABLE 1-6 CREDITS. The student will work in a real graphic arts environment. The student will be instructed by a qualified graphic artist in a work situation and will produce printable assignments using current technology. This course may be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours with the permission of the instructor.
GCOM 2100 Advanced Special Topics (C)
Prerequisite: (R) Any 1000 Level GCOM Course or by Evaluation.
VARIABLE 1-6 CREDITS. Students will demonstrate competencies in advanced topics not covered in other Graphic Communication courses. A specific topic is designated for each offering. This course may be repeated with a change of subject matter.
*GCOM 2053 Electronic Publishing: InDesign II
Prerequisite: (R)
GCOM 1053 or Assessment by the Instructor
3 CREDITS. The student will demonstrate the proficiency using advanced functions and commands of electronic desktop publishing. This will include libraries, master pages, color separations, prepress document preparation, working with graphic files, and templates.
GCOM 2153 Digital Photography II (C)
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1153 Digital Photography or by Evaluation.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of DSLR camera operations, exposure, exposure controls, lenses, depth of field, shutter speeds, existing lighting, and basic lighting techniques using studio lighting and electronic flash. Student proficiency will be indicated by successful completion of projects and the development of a one-person exhibit or portfolio.
GCOM 2163 Photojournalism (C)
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. The student will demonstrate the skills used in publication photography. These skills include knowledge of equipment, special lighting, compositional techniques, and publication requirements used in photographing news events and photo essays. Student proficiency will be indicated by successful completion of projects and the development of a one-person exhibit or portfolio.
GCOM 2253 Advertising Photography (C)
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1153 Digital Photography, GCOM 2153 Digital Photography II or by Evaluation.
3 CREDITS. The student will demonstrate the skills used in catalog and advertising photography. These skills include knowledge of equipment, special lighting, and compositional techniques used in the studio and on location. Student proficiency will be indicated by successful completion of projects and the development of a one-person exhibit or portfolio.
*GCOM 2323 Publication Design (C)
Prerequisite: (R) and GCOM 1043 or GCOM 1053
3 CREDITS. Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of newsletter and magazine design. The student will produce a four-page newsletter. The student will also produce a magazine cover, table of contents page(s), masthead, and departmental page designs. The work will be performed on a Macintosh computer using a desktop publishing program.
*GCOM 2353 Applied Graphic Art (B)
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1043 or GCOM 1053 and GCOM 1223
3 CREDITS. The student will apply skills learned in previous classes to produce real projects for the College or community. Students will design and produce a variety of production pieces.
GCOM 2363 Portrait Photography (C)
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1153 or Assessment by the Instructor
3 CREDITS. The student will demonstrate the skills required to photograph people in the studio and on location. These skills include knowledge of equipment, special lighting, and posing techniques. Student proficiency will be indicated by successful completion of projects and the development of a one-person exhibit or portfolio.
GCOM 2373 Graphic Arts Illustration (C)
Prerequisite: (R) ART 1123 or Assessment by the Instructor
3 CREDITS. The student will learn about and produce illustrations using a variety of techniques and media. Types of illustrations produced include pencil, ink, markers, scratchboard, colored pencil and mixed media. Work will be accomplished to conform to professional standards in the graphic arts industry.
JB 2643 Video Production (C)
Prerequisite: (R) (W)
3 CREDITS. The student will use video production techniques to produce, edit and direct program materials of broadcast quality. Extensive laboratory work is required.
*GCOM 2773 Image Editing: Photoshop I (C)
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the tools and functions of Photoshop software program. The student will complete projects which indicate an understanding of image retouching and manipulation, color correction, image sharpening, RGB color, CYMK color, separations, channels, paths, and filters. Note: Now available online.
*GCOM 2783 Image Editing: Photoshop II (C)
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 2783 or Assessment by the Instructor
3 CREDITS. The student will demonstrate knowledge of more advanced functions of the Photoshop software program. Student proficiency will be demonstrated by successfully completing projects which require skills in advanced techniques in selection, layering, color correction, and image manipulation.
*GCOM 2793 Web Page Design I (C)
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic screen design principles for Web pages and human interface design principles. The student will also demonstrate skill in the preparation of graphics and media for Web-based delivery, be able to use browsers, HTML, a Web page authoring program, cross-platform authoring, color space, index color palettes, image maps, links, patterned backgrounds, import graphics in various file formats, and produce on-screen illustrations and designs.
GCOM 2803 Portfolio Preparation & Presentation (B)
Prerequisite: (R) (W), GCOM 1223, GCOM 1053 and GCOM 2323 or Assessment by the Instructor
3 CREDITS.
The student will prepare a portfolio for professional presentation and evaluation. The portfolio will consist of matted pieces, resume, and notebook which contains samples of projects representing skills using various graphic arts software programs.
GCOM 2813 Web Page Animation I (C)
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. The student will be able to produce vector-based animated and interactive Web sites with frames and keyframes, layers, scenes, morphing, animations that follow a path, animations within a mask, static and animated buttons, sound for buttons and movies, and be able to publish work for web delivery on an HTML page.
GCOM 2833 Web Page Design II (C)
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 2793, or Assessment by the Instructor
3 CREDITS. Students will create Web sites, format text, insert images, create tables, links, framesets. They will also be able to use cascading style sheets (CSS) for consistent formatting, use layers to design pages, convert layers to tables, convert tables to layers, create rollovers, and use a timeline to animate objects and text.
GCOM 2843 Web Page Animation II (C)
Prerequisite: (R)
3 CREDITS. The student will demonstrate the ability to create interactive multimedia and web projects using the Flash! software authoring environment. He/she will also demonstrate knowledge of ActionScript, the Flash! programming language, and use it to create and enhance online (web sites) and offline (CD-ROM) projects. In addition, the student will demonstrate a working knowledge of variables, scripted motion, text fields, advanced movie clip options, arrays, and functions
GCOM 2853 Multimedia Portfolio Production (B)
Prerequisite: (R) (W), GCOM 2823 or Assessment by the Instructor
3 CREDITS. Students will demonstrate the ability to design and produce an interactive QuickTime movie presentation using an authoring software. The production will include animation, graphics, text, digital photography, sound and video. The project will become part of the student's portfolio.
*Course satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.
(R) (W) (M): Minimum college entry-level skills required in (R) reading, (W) writing, and (M) math.
(C) A grade of "C" or higher must be achieved.
(B) A grade of "B" or higher must be achieved.
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