GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION MINOR -- 2000-01 Catalog

Graphic Communications Department
Graphic Arts Bldg. (26), Room 207
805 756-1108
FAX 805 756-7118

A minor in Graphic Communication will benefit students interested in pursuing careers in graphic communication or who anticipate using graphic communication in another career. Students in the minor will have a competitive edge when applying for many jobs by understanding concepts, and gaining knowledge and skills in computer applications and desktop publishing, typography and specifying the processes and materials for a broad range of printing and publishing applications. Information and application forms for this minor are available in the Graphic Communication Department office.

Units

Core Courses

GRC 101 Intro. to Graphic Communication

3

GRC 212 Substrates and Ink: Applications

3

GRC 218 Digital Typography and Electronic Copy Preparation

4

GRC 277 Computer Applications in Desktop Publishing (F1)

3

GRC 325 Finishing Processes: Applications

2

GRC 329 Prepress Methods and Procedures

3

GRC 330 Print Reproduction Processes

3

Electives

3

Select 3 units from the following

GRC 337 Consumer Packaging (3)

GRC 357 Screen Printing Technology (2)

GRC 361 Printing Marketing and Sales (4)

GRC 470 Selected Advanced Topics (3)

GRC 474 Applied Graphic Communication Practices (2) (2) (course may be repeated)


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