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Course Descriptions for Graphic Communications
| GC-10 | Introduction to Graphic Communications | | CSU | (2 units lecture) | | | An introduction to the graphic communications program and to the printing/graphic arts industry in general. This class is designed to cover printing processes (including letterpress and offset lithography) their terminology, capabilities and limitations; graphic art areas of design/layout and composition; photoconversion; platemaking, printing and binding. | | | | |
| | GC-11 | Design for Printing | | CSU | (1.5 units lecture/lab) | | | A study of design as it relates to graphic arts and specific printed items utilizing layout and paste-up techniques. The course considers three areas in the design of printing - perception, selection and production and their relationship to communication. | | Recommended: GC-10 | | | |
| | GC-12 | Desktop Publishing | | CSU | (3 units lecture/lab) | | | This course is an introduction to desktop publishing which combines text and graphics to produce camera ready artwork by use of a computer, desktop publishing software and laser printer. Also covered are the basic concepts of design, word processing, typography, scanner use and graphics which students apply to hands-on projects using the latest in hardware and software. | | Recommended: GC-11 | | | |
| | GC-20 | Graphics Business Management | | CSU | (1 unit lecture) | | | A study of management and supervision principles particular to graphic communications businesses. Topics will include: hiring; plant layout, marketing and finances. This course will also cover the related areas of estimating, sales, filing and inventory. | | Prerequisite: GC-10 | | | |
| | GC-22 | Commercial Design | | CSU | (3 units lecture/lab) | | | This course is designed to develop the concepts and techniques required to originate a variety of commercially oriented projects. Emphasis will be on the practical as well as the creative aspects of design. Works will be completely processed through final printing. | | Prerequisite: GC-11 | | | |
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