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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in the basic elements of prepress technology in graphic communications. Emphases will be placed on prepress operations such as: layout, camera work, halftone photography, image stripping and imposition, proofing, plate-making, computer- to-plate imaging and safety considerations. Prerequisite: GCOM 1600 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in the basic elements of offset press technology in graphic communications. Emphases will be placed on press and post-press operations in areas such as: proofing, platemaking, press systems and their operation, printing inks, paper, finishing, binding, and safety considerations. Prerequisite: GCOM 3610 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive understanding of the use of microcomputers to produce documents and presentations for instructional purposes and for professional publication in the graphic communications industry. Emphasis will include the preparation of manuscripts for publication, proper use of charts and graphs for clarity of expression, simple and complex illustrations. Prerequisite: GCOM 1600 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of Internet publishing and applications which includes using web authoring tools, preparation of graphic and text elements. The use of color, text, hyperlinks, sound, posting web pages on the Internet, copyright issues and new media publishing will also be covered. Prerequisites: GCOM 1600 and GCOM 3609 or approval of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Print finishing and packaging applications, involving bindery materials and techniques, planning, imposition, and labeling systems. Emphasis on developments and technical problems in packaging and the growth and development of the field. Prerequisites: GCOM 3610 and GCOM 3611 or approval of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of quality control procedures and their effect on productivity as applied to graphic communications technologies from a management perspective. Emphasis will include quality concepts and tools, review of approaches to quality programs, training issues, and graphic communications workflow. Prerequisites: GCOM 1600 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive understanding of the principles of color separation and its application in the graphic communications industry. Emphases will include the interaction of color and light, color analysis methods, handling of various originals, masking techniques, color measurement systems and color proofing. Prerequisites: GCOM 3610, GCOM 3612, or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
A course designed to equip the student with the management skills and technical knowledge essential to offset lithography with emphasis on the development of pre-press skills through production of actual printing jobs. Prerequisite: GCOM 3611 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Estimating practices leading toward the development of cost centers and production standards in the generation of accurate cost estimates of printed materials. Estimating procedure covers paper, ink, digital imaging, desktop publishing/electronic prepress, etc. Prerequisites: GCOM 1600 or approval of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of functions and management structure of the graphic communications business, including organizational theory and practices, printing office procedure, production, human resources, sales, marketing, purchasing, and financial assessment. Prerequisites: GCOM 1600, MGS 2030 or permission of instructor. Writing Emphasis course.
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