Explore the basic required courses for the AA and AAS degrees.
GRC 100 - Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies
Foundational course that introduces the many career opportunities available in graphic arts and media technologies. Creativity, methodologies, technologies, production workflows and distribution of media relevant to print, web/user interface and motion graphics will be discussed and hands-on projects will introduce skills required for GAMT degrees and certificates.
GRC 116 - Introduction to Digital Art and Design
Explore graphic design principles and tools to create eye-catching visuals for both print and digital media.
GRC 117 - Introduction to Motion Graphics
Foundation course that introduces computer graphics applications for the development of content for visual media. Class will present a project-based overview of vector-drawing and pixel editing content creation software.
GRC 153 - Commercial Printing Processes
An intermediate course in commercial printing processes including screen printing and offset lithography. Hands-on class will focus on electronic pre-press and printing methods used in commercial printing.
GRC 175 - Web Design I
Introduction to authoring for the World Wide Web using industry standard software applications. Topics covered include planning, designing and building a Web site, aesthetics, creating and optimizing computer graphics for Web, information architecture, navigation and interactivity, Web publishing, Web hosting and site management.
GRC 200 - Design Thinking and Methodologies
Intermediate course that will build upon skills and processes learned in GRC 116. Students will broaden their techniques for ideation and effective design thinking and analysis. Students will produce studio design exercises and projects that will increase technical fluency in industry-standard software applications. This class will prepare students for lower and upper division GAMT courses, and will increase conceptual thinking and improve their technical skillsets.
GRC 210 - Typography I
The historical context of letterforms, introducing the theories and technologies of typographic communication, design and execution. Studio-based projects focus on practical analysis, visual and conceptual interaction of type and image, and the creative exploration of type as a formal element.
GRC 220 - Graphic Design I
Principles and language of graphic design and media. The course will develop an understanding of visual communication theories, processes and methods using current industry technologies.
GRC 275 - Web Design III
Intermediate Web page design using industry-standard applications. Topics include planning and design, programming, interactivity, behaviors, animation, page weighting, meta tags, databases, Web hosting and site management.
GRC 294 - Portfolio Workshop
Development of a portfolio for employment in the graphic communications/visual media or transfer to a four-year program. Class will deal with the professional and legal requirements of working in the graphic communications or digital media industry.