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Graphic Arts Technology
Course Descriptions
GRA 100 Orientation to Graphic Arts 1-0-1
This course provides an introduction and overview of developments, trends, and projections in the graphics industry. The course will highlight the various career opportunities and industries served by the program. Also covered are the production steps that any printed material must go through before completion. Basic units of measurement and industry standards will be discussed. (FA)
GRA 102 Graphics Software 3-0-3
This course is an introductory program that concentrates on the software used for design, layout, typography, illustration, and imaging for production. This course introduces students to the basic tools and techniques for using various programs essential in graphic arts. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and use the computer as a fundamental design and production tool and have a good grasp of how to use highly complex and powerful digital imaging tools. (IN)
GRA 110 Graphic Arts I 3-0-3
This course addresses fundamentals of page layout, imposition, trims, and bleeds. Basic concepts of PMS color selection and paper selection are discussed. Computer-based and conventional paste-up and formatting techniques with an overview of standard measurements, proofreading, copyright law, mark-up, and fonts are included. Type standards of Postscript and True Type are identified. The correct procedure for submitting art and photographs to a bureau is outlined. Emphasis is directed toward labeling and identifying project components. (FA)
GRA 120 Graphic Arts II 2-2-3
This course covers the design principles and procedures that are used in the preparation of art and illustrations and provides additional training in the use of photographic and drawing software. Imposition methods, film contacting, image distortion, film composition, pre-press proofing, electronic masking, step and repeat, electronic pre-press, and lithographic plate making are studied. Laboratory experiences support lecture/theory content. Projects address various applications used in the pre-press area. Conventional methods are contrasted with electronic imaging. Prerequisite: GRA 110 or instructor approval. (SP)
GRA 130 Copy Preparation 3-0-3
This course provides an overview of standard measurements, proofreading, copyright law, mark-up, and fonts. Type standards of Postscript and True Type are identified. The correct procedure for submitting art and photographs to a bureau is outlined. Emphasis is directed toward labeling and identifying project components. (FA)
GRA 145 Web Design I 3-0-3
This course involves development and maintenance of an interactive Web site. Students will learn the essential concepts of HTML, XHTML, and DHTML. They will begin with developing a basic Web page and move on to developing a dynamic Web site. Students will also work with page design, tables, and frames. Students will create Web page forms, work with cascading style sheets, and use multimedia on the Web. Students will learn about XHTML and the use of JavaScript. Topics such as working with objects, special effects, windows, and frames will also be covered. Students will also explore working with forms, regular expressions, and event models. The last section will explore working with dynamic content and styles. Crosslisted as CIS 145. (FA, SP)
GRA 210 Graphic Arts III 2-2-3
This course covers properties, specifications, pricing, procurement of ink, and printing substrates relative to commercial printing. Course content includes offset lithography and screen printing and a survey of binding and finishing operations. Policies, techniques, operations, and equipment for cutting, folding, assembling, case binding, perfect binding, shipping, mailing, and numerous specialty finishing operations are also included. Prerequisite: GRA 120 or instructor approval. (FA)
GRA 220 Computer Imaging 3-0-3
This course includes advanced image composition techniques and procedures utilizing photographic and illustrative software. The course is designed to work with the desktop publishing program InDesign. The course also highlights illustration programs (Illustrator) as well as photographic packages (Photoshop, Streamline). Students will experience many hands-on exercises incorporating text, art, and photography in a complete project. Prerequisite: GRA 110. (SP)
GRA 225 Multimedia Development 2-0-2
This course provides an introduction to image design for digital reproduction. Based on the latest technologies, the course offers a complete overview of the history, hardware, and software used in the development of a variety of multi-media projects. The course highlights presentations, web-based media, and CD-ROM. (SP)
GRA 230 Portable Document Formats 2-0-2
This course provides an investigation into methods of translating electronic files and documents into usable file formats. Students will compare options related to popular application file formats. This course emphasizes problem solving when converting typical word processing applications and graphic formats into usable graphic arts files. (FA)
GRA 235 Computer Graphics 3-0-3
This course covers the acquisition, storage, and presentation of computer graphic images. Image size, portability, and quality are also covered. Graphic technology of personal computers is explored as well as audio, video, and animation graphics. (SP)
GRA 240 Graphic Arts Management 3-0-3
This course will address production problems from a management perspective. Printing requests are analyzed to determine specifications, material ordering, and technical problems. Problems that may arise during the actual printing project are discussed. Students will estimate and schedule projects dealing with common bottlenecks such as corrections and author alterations. A generic computer-estimating package is used to generate estimates. Prerequisite: GRA 210 or instructor approval. (SP)
GRA 250 Graphic Arts Internship
GRA 251 CO-OP Graphic Arts 0-12-3
GRA 250 and 251 provide practical work experiences for the student. The internship provides the student the opportunity to apply theories and laboratory experiences in an actual work environment. When at work, the student will be treated as a regular employee with duties and responsibilities similar to other employees. The internship program is essentially a laboratory experience. It utilizes the facilities of the cooperating employer in coordination with the faculty of the Graphic Arts program. Prerequisite: GRA 210 or instructor approval. (FA, SP)
GRA 299 Special Studies in Graphic Arts Technology (1 to 6)-0-(1 to 6)
This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than three Special Studies courses in any one discipline. (IN)
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