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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: All required Major FVP courses, computer proficiency, and by Evaluation 3 CREDITS In groups, students will produce a short 10 to 20 minute, completely edited, finished film, demonstrating their mastery of the various film craft categories and the entire film making process. In some cases, students may work on a professional production in a capacity which demonstrates the skills they have learned.
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3.00 Credits
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. * GCOM 1053 ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING: INDESIGN I 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. * GCOM 1133 INTRODUCTION TO MACINTOSH 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 1143 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY I Prerequisite: (R) 3 CREDITS The student will demonstrate basic 35mm camera operations as well as black and white film processing and printing. The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of photography, use of various lenses, filters and exposure manipulation in photo development and printing.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: (R) The student will demonstrate proficiency in using digital cameras and will produce color and black and white images which demonstrate a knowledge of basic principals 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 1173 COMPUTER DRAWING: FREEHAND Prerequisite: (R) 3 CREDITS Students will demonstrate knowledge of vector illustration techniques using Macromedia Freehand software. Students will also create and edit graphic objects and type, select various menu commands, and use keyboard shortcuts. * GCOM 1183 COMPUTER DRAWING: ILLUSTRATOR Prerequisite: (R) 3 CREDITS The student will demonstrate knowledge of vector illustration techniques using Adobe Illustrator software. The student will also create and edit graphic objects and type, select various menu commands, and use keyboard shortcuts. * GCOM 1223 ADVERTISING LAYOUT Prerequisite: (R), 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.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: (R), by Evaluation 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 2053 ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING: INDESIGN II Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1053 or by Evaluation 3 CREDITS The student will demonstrate proficiency using advanced functions and commands of electronic desktop publishing. This will include libraries, master pages, color separation, prepress document preparation, working with graphic files, and templates.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: (R), Any 1000-level GCOM course or by Evaluation VARIABLE 1-3 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.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1143 or by Evaluation 3 CREDITS The student will demonstrate proficiency in photographic lighting through projects which demonstrate basic lighting techniques on people and objects using studio lighting and electronic flash.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1153 or by Evaluation 3 CREDITS 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.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1153, GCOM 2153 or by Evaluation 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 oneperson exhibit or portfolio ? GCOM 2243 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY II Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1143 or by Evaluation 3 CREDITS The student will demonstrate advanced composition techniques for portrait, architectural, still life, scenic, night and small object photography subjects. Proficiency will be demonstrated by development of a one-person exhibit or portfolio.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1153, GCOM 2153 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 Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1053 or by Evaluation 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 Prerequisite: (R), 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.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: (R), GCOM 1153, GCOM 2153 or by Evaluation 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.
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