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  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: GRCOM 134B. Design, layout and preparation of film and mechanicals for production printing. Correct selection and preparation of screens for commercial work. Establish proper printing procedures for a variety of substrates and ink systems used in the fine arts or industrial setting. Emphasis on proper registration of multiple colors and quality of printed goods. Safe use of materials and equipment. Required instructional trips. Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: GRCOM 134C. Advanced concepts of layout and design as applied to preparation of mechanicals and screens for advanced production printing. Emphasis on precise registration of multiple colors, quality of ink application to substrate and printing of fine detail. Discussion of current trends in the industry. Use of the 4-color rotary textile printer, belt dryer and semi-automatic press for high quality production. Safe use of materials and equipment. Required instructional trips. Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: One of the following: GRCOM 132A or GRCOM 13 or GRCOM 134A or GRCOM 115. Recommended Preparation: GRCOM 199. Introduction to methods used to prepare electronic files for screen printing applications. File preparation and management, problem-solving techniques, font and color management production methods. Exposure to current hardware options and software applications used in the screen printing and graphic communications industry. Planning, resolution, proofing, digital imaging, and final film production techniques. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Required instructional trips. Total of 18 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Recommended Preparation: GRCOM 135. A specialized course designed to prepare students for screen printing careers in the production of posters, signs and other flat stock. Techniques and procedures for printing by hand on tables and on a semi-automatic press. Advanced techniques in design for impact, volume production and accurate registration of multiple color work. Safe use of materials and equipment. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Required instructional trips. Total of 27 hours lecture and 45 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: GRCOM 10. Evaluation of photo offset lithography from press to bindery. History of printing, types of sheet-fed duplicators/presses and configurations of web-fed equipment. Characteristics of fountain solutions, feeding, dampening, inking and delivery systems. Paper and ink considerations for offset lithography. Common bindery procedures related to offset printing. Required interviews, demonstrations and instructional trips. No credit if taken after Print 162 or 260. Total of 36 hours lecture.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Practical experience in operation and maintenance of small duplicator presses; set-up, register, ink/water balance and press work on commercial-type production jobs. Advanced experience on close register, two and three color work. Use of subtractive and camera-generated plates. Required instructional trips. Total of 36 hours lecture and 216 hours laboratory.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: GRCOM 162 or 260. Practical experience on large sheet fed offset equipment, including adjustments, setup, makeready and imposition for single-color and multicolor production jobs. Intensified study of feeder, registration, printing and delivery systems; roller, blanket problems, ink and dampening problems and quality control. Required instructional trips. Total of 36 hours lecture and 216 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The proper use and functions of on-demand printing systems. Operation, programming and running of the DocuTech and digital color publishing systems. Overview of the size, scope and career opportunities found in the printing and publishing industry. Use and selection of papers, bindery methods, computers, safety practices and finishing operations required in the on-demand publishing field. Training in customer service techniques, job planning and quality aspects used in this segment of the printing field. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Required instructional trips. Total of 18 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Interdisciplinary course: CIS, GRCOM Prerequisite: CIS 10. The development guidelines and principl4es that govern the Web Designing and Publishing environment, what they are, and how they are implemented. Practical solutions to building multimedia-based Web pages/site and related topics. The main concepts of Internet and applications of telecommunication. An introduction to JavaScript and its application in HTML and emerging technologies. May not be taken concurrently with or after CIS 192. Total of 54 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Interdisciplinary course: Journalism, GRCOM Introduction to desktop publishing. Basic DTP components. Written, visual and computer skills used to create and produce original documents specific to the student's major. Overview of career opportunities by faculty from various disciplines. Recommended enrollment in Art 110A. May not be taken concurrently with or after Journ 199. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
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