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GRC 41 Visual 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.

I. Introduction, Policies, Procedures

II. Presentation Methods
A. Computer software products
B. Video
C. Compact disk
D. Photography

III. Organization
A. Target audience
B. Demographic issues
C. Time frame and budget
D. Appropriate delivery method
E. Copyright
F. Security issues
G. Scripting

IV. Communication Theory
A. Color
1. Color space
2. Additive/subtractive theory
3. Transmitted/reflected light
4. Light source/viewing conditions
5. Appropriateness of color selection

B. Type
1. Appropriateness/form
2. Categories
3. Typography

C. Principles
1. Contrast
2. Repetition
3. Alignment
4. Proximity

V. Software Applications
A. Powerpoint
B. Acrobat
C. Hyperstudio

VI. Additional Topics

 

 

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