GRC 5 Introduction to Macintosh Computer Use
(Formerly Printing Technology 5)
1unit, 2 lecture 0 lab, 9 weeks
The filing structure and systematic operation of the window environment.
Includes introductory word processing assignments.
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GRC 10 Introduction to Graphic Communications
(Formerly Printing Technology 10)
2 units, 2 lecture 0 lab
Introduction to graphic communications via print and electronic media. History, limitations and requirements of production processes, responsibilities and career opportunities with demonstrations, discussion, and basic projects.
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GRC 12 PageMaker/Introduction to Graphic Layout
(Formerly Printing Technology 12)
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Introduction to Adobe PageMaker for graphic layout work in desktop publishing. Copy preparation, page layout, basic design elements, typography, and principles of photo offset lithography using both traditional and computerized methods.
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GRC 13 Image Capture/Scanning
(Formerly Printing Technology 13)
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Image capture and scanning for print, multimedia, or web page production. Resolution, halftone specification, and tone manipulation.
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GRC 14 Adobe Acrobat
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Adobe Acrobat software and others used for the generation of portable file format (PDF) documents for the world wide web, distribute and print workflows, or inclusion in multimedia productions.
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GRC 15 Web Page Construction 1
4 units, 3 lecture 3 lab
Production methods of graphics communications systems with emphasis on page development for World Wide Web publication. Projects explore the limitations and considerations of software application programs. Students will generate a web page.
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GRC 16 Projects/Web Page Construction 2
4 units, 3 lecture 3 lab
Advanced production methods of graphics communications systems with emphasis on page development for World Wide Web publication. Projects explore the limitations and considerations of software application programs. Inclusion of audio, animation, and 3-D images in student generated web page.
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GRC 17 Adobe Illustrator/Illustration Software
(Formerly Printing Technology 17)
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Adobe Illustrator drawing program for desktop publishing. Showcase and comparison of other vector image programs and hands-on project work. Creating work for reproduction.
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GRC 19 Vocational Work Experience
(Formerly Printing Technology 19)
Prerequisite:Must be enrolled in minimum of 7 units, including occupational work experience class, have a job directly related to the work experience class and either be majoring in the field or be enrolled in a course directly related to the job.

Supervised employment form 5 to 20 hours per week, and one hour in class per week. The amount of college credit earned by the student is dependent upon the number of hours of work during the semester as follows:
A. One unit for minimum of 75 hours.
B. Two units for minimum of 150 hours.
C. Three units for minimum of 225 hours.
D. Four units for minimum of 300 hours.
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GRC 20 Desktop Publishing
(Formerly Printing Technology 20)
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Overview of the desktop publishing process as it relates to the printing industry. Terminology, input/output considerations, current trends and hands-on projects using each of the three major types of software; illustration, page layout, and image adjustment.
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GRC 21 Projects/Graphic Production Methods 2
4 units, 3 lecture 3 lab
Advanced production methods of graphic communications systems with emphasis on printed material. Students will generate and execute printed materials for their portfolio.
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GRC 22 Multimedia 1
4 units, 3 lecture 3 lab
An Introduction to multimedia publication. Terminology, input/output considerations and a lab project utilizing current software.
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GRC 23 Projects/Multimedia 2
4 units, 3 lecture 3 lab
Prerequisite: GRC 22
Continued studies in multimedia publication. Terminology, input/output considerations and individual student project work using current software.
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Grc24 Flash Animation

Macromedia Flash animation program for Internet publishing and multimedia. Design and completion of interactive website. Components from image adjustment and draw programs.
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Grc 25 Fireworks/Dreamweaver

Macromedia Fireworks image editing program for Internet and desktop publishing. Image capture, manipulation and export for web page integration. Macromedia Dreamweaver is used in conjunction with this program in order to generate html pages to be displayed in an Internet browser. Both Fireworks and Dreamweaver are used together
in GRC15 and GRC16.
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Grc 26 Macromedia Freehand
Macromedia Freehand drawing program for Internet and desktop publishing. Showcase and comparison of other vector image programs and hands-on project work. Creating graphics for commercial publishing.
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Grc 27 Digital Video Production
Introduction to Digital Video production with emphasis on editing techniques using Final Cut Pro. Units include planning, vocabulary, storytelling, camera technique, logging, and working with editing software. Students will complete many short exercises and produce a final video project.
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GRC 30 Quark Xpress/Professional Publishing
(Formerly Printing Technology 30)
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Quark Xpress page layout software. Emphasis on working with a service bureau for remote output and dealing with printing requirements. Components from image adjustment and draw programs.
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GRC 39A Graphic Design I.
(Formerly Printing Technology 39)
See also: Art 39
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Advisory: Eligibility for Engl 25 and 26 or Engl 53 or Engl 67 and 68
and Math 1 recommended.BT 6 or equivalent strongly recommended.
GRC 5 or familiarity with basic computer operations and related software recommended.

Principles and methods of graphic communication. Projects incorporate symbols and typography into visual design, exploring interrelationships between the formal elements and symbolic content.
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GRC 40A Graphic Design II.
(Formerly Printing Technology 40)
See also: Art 40
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Prerequisite: Graphic Communications 39/Art 39
Advanced principles and methods of graphic communication. Projects incorporate symbols and typography into visual design, exploring interrelationships between the formal elements and symbolic content.
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GRC 41Visual Communications
(Formerly Printing Technology 41)
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Communication theory, organization and delivery methods. Creating presentation materials with computer, video, and photographic techniques.
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GRC 54 Math for Graphic Communications
(Formerly Printing Technology 54)
3 units, 3 lecture 0 lab
Prerequisite:Eligibility for Math 1.
Essential math topics for the graphics person. Image resolution and compression, file size determination, compression routines, cropping to aspect ratio, proportional scaling of art work, measuring systems, paper planning and ordering, estimating, type specification, and other issues.
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GRC 59 Technical Commercial Art
(Formerly Printing Technology 59)
3 units, 2 lecture 3 lab
Designs, layouts and production planning, technical illustration, cartooning, hand separations and paste-up to produce camera-ready copy.
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GRC 62 Printing Management
(Formerly Printing Technology 62)
3 units, 3 lecture 0 lab
Production forecasting, functions, quality control, personnel management, purchasing and ordering of supplies and equipment. Administrative aspects of shop planning and operations. (Scheduled infrequently)
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