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  • GRDSN 121: Design Process III

    2.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    In this course, the design process is applied to the print, web and multimedia industries. Students engage in intermediate-level design, communication, problem-solving and conceptualization activities. In addition to exploring strategies for communicating more complex information, students are engaged in creating concepts which communicate ideas with clarity, depth and uniqueness. This course addresses skills necessary to complete the projects in GRDSN 123. Prerequisite: GRDSN 101 or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 122, 123, 124 or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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  • GRDSN 122: Design Technology III

    2.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    This course is a survey of design technology as it applies to the production of design work in print, web and multimedia. Emphasis is on file construction, file formats and software used in 2-D, 3-D and animated graphics. Students are introduced to the Postscript imaging process and HTML as well as web and multimedia authoring software. Students learn software skills necessary to complete projects in GRDSN 123. Prerequisite: GRDSN 102 or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 121, 123, 124 or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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  • GRDSN 123: Design Projects III

    1.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    Students design and produce basic-level design projects with more complexity than GRDSN 113. Projects are assigned, assessed at midpoint and critiqued when finished. The design process, technology and lab time for these projects are delivered in GRDSN 121, 122 and 124. Prerequisite: GRDSN 103 or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 121, 122, 124 or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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  • GRDSN 124: Design Lab III

    2.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    Students perform the computer production of projects assigned in GRDSN 123. Efficient job planning and time management is stressed. Students are assessed and graded on demonstrating self-directed learning and efficient use of technology. This lab course is facilitated by graphic design faculty. Prerequisite: GRDSN 104 or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 121, 122, 123 or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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  • GRDSN 125: Computer Drawing

    2.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    This course builds on the skills obtained in GRDSN 105 and GRDSN 115. Students learn to execute drawings using vector and raster imaging often found as illustrations in print and web design. Software programs are used to show value, color and texture of subject matter. Use of an electronic pen tool is explored in place of the mouse to mimic traditional tools that show line quality and shading. In addition, students use a digital camera to produce photographs for compositions and learn how to show perspective through the software programs available. Prerequisite: GRDSN 105 and GRDSN 115 or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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  • GRDSN 126: Web Production

    2.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    This course is designed to explore the visual aspects of designing and implementing documents for the World Wide Web. It focuses on evaluating the aesthetics and readability of existing Web pages in order to formulate effective and appropriate approaches to design for new pages. Students create, scan and manipulate graphic images, as well as integrate final graphics files into effective page designs which are appropriate for web use. Prerequisite: GRDSN 158 or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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  • GRDSN 131: Publication Design

    1.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    This is an introductory course in publication design. In this course the basic principles of layout, typography, color and images are discussed. Industry terminology, job titles, and problem solving methods are introduced. This course contains page layout projects developed both on paper and through the use of computer software. Prerequisite: Assessment reading score of 40 or above, or instructor permission and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 135 for 1 credit. (SFCC)
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  • GRDSN 132: Publication Production

    2.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    This course is an introductory course to the technology used to produce printed publications with computer software. This course focuses on commercial printing workflow; layout, prepress file preparation, printing processes, and printing papers. The basic operation of computer applications, and management of digital images is emphasized. Prerequisite: Assessment reading score of 40 or above, or instructor permission and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 135 for 2 credits. (SFCC)
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  • GRDSN 133: Graphic Reproduction

    2.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    This is an intermediate level course in image manipulation and preparation for press reproduction. Focus is on adjusting, manipulating, compositing, and repairing images acquired by scanners and digital cameras. Adobe Photoshop is used to explore techniques for selection of image areas, masking, levels and curves controls, combination of layers and the use of painting tools. Emphasis is on correcting tones, colors for printed output and applying color management techniques to ensure repeatable color control. Prerequisite: GRDSN 132 and assessment reading score of 40 or above, or instructor permission and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 136 for 2 credits. (SFCC)
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  • GRDSN 135: Print Production Laboratory I

    1.00 - 5.00 Credits
    Spokane Community College

    This introductory course is designed to support the computer production of projects assigned in GRDSN 131 or 132. This is a learner-centered, open lab environment in which developing and demonstrating self-directed learning strategies are emphasized. This lab course is facilitated by graphic design faculty. May repeat for up to 5 credits. Prerequisite: Assessment reading score of 40 or above, or instructor permission. (SFCC)
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