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  • 1.00 - 5.00 Credits

    This advanced course is designed to support the computer production of projects assigned in GRDSN 151 or 152. 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 permission of instructor. (SFCC)
  • 1.00 Credits

    This is an intermediate level course in design and typography. This course contains reference materials, tutorial exercises and hands-on projects. Projects focus on visual organization, stylized information, and effective page layouts. Emphasis is on clearly communicating to an audience. Projects employ images, formatting styles, grid systems and design principles as methods of communicating with a clear organizational structure. Prerequisite: GRDSN 131 and assessment reading score of 40 or above, or instructor permission and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 136 for 1 credit. (SFCC)
  • 2.00 Credits

    This an intermediate level course in computer graphics and printing technology. Projects involve using industry-standard computer applications to create and edit pixel and vector images, create page layouts, and prepare files for printing. Emphasized are color management, printing technology, file preparation for multiple color printing, Acrobat PDF workflow, raster image processing, cross-application data exchange and file troubleshooting. Prerequisite: GRDSN 122. (SFCC)
  • 1.00 Credits

    This is an advanced course in publication design. The course focuses on text-intensive publications (newsletters, newspapers, corporate brochures, financial reports). Projects focus on design and typography skills to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Layouts are enhanced with expressive use of color, images and printing techniques. Projects develop composition skills using industry-standard computer applications. Prerequisite: GRDSN 141 and assessment reading score of 40 or above, or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 137 for 1 credit. (SFCC)
  • 2.00 Credits

    This is an advanced level competency-based course in computer graphics and printing technology. Emphasis is on computer applications, color management, file preparation, paper specification, pre-press workflow, page imposition, proofing, trapping, PDF workflow, RIP technology, file automation, font and image management, emerging technology, and graphic markets. Requires concurrent enrollment in 2 credits of GRDSN 137. Prerequisite: GRDSN 133 and 142 and assessment reading score of 40 or above, or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 137 for 2 credits. (SFCC)
  • 2.00 Credits

    This is a self-paced, competency-based, introductory course to FreeHand software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to trace, draw and manipulate Bezier curves, and create illustrations. Students manipulate graphics and typographic forms to create final drawing compositions. Students also control and manipulate visual attributes and work with several color models to create, mix, and apply colors and tints. (SFCC)
  • 2.00 Credits

    This is a self-paced, competency-based, introductory course to illustrator software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to trace, draw and manipulate Bezier curves, and create illustrations. Students manipulate graphics and typographic forms to create final drawing compositions. Students also control and manipulate visual attributes and work with several color models to create, mix, and apply colors and tints. (SFCC)
  • 2.00 Credits

    This is a self-paced, competency-based, introductory course to QuarkXPress software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to integrate text and graphics in a variety of page layouts. Students apply fundamental typesetting skills to format a variety of text elements, including display type, text, captions and subheads. Students also work with color and manipulate placed graphics. (SFCC)
  • 2.00 Credits

    This is a self-paced competency-based introductory course to PhotoShop software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to evaluate and control color characteristics of digitized photographic images. Students also combine and manipulate images to create unique photo composites, as well as work with several color models and a variety of file formats. (SFCC)
  • 2.00 Credits

    This is a self-paced competency-based introductory course to Strata 3-D software for macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use tools and menu commands to create scenes with three-dimensional objects and text. Students create a variety of objects, backgrounds and environmental effects to render a scene. Textures, lighting and cameras also will be addressed. Rendered scenes will be suitable for use on the internet, multimedia presentations and in page layout design. (SFCC)
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