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GRC 100 - Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies
Units: 3
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.
Term Offered: Spring and Fall
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GRC 116 - Introduction to Digital Art & Design
Units: 3
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.
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: GRC 100, or can be taken concurrently.
Term Offered: Spring and Fall
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GRC 117 - Introduction to Motion Graphics
Units: 3
Foundation course that introduces computer systems and applications as they relate to motion graphics in digital media. Class will present a project-based overview of animation processes and digital video creation.
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite or co-requisite: C- or better in GRC 116, or approval of instructor.
Term Offered: Spring and Fall
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GRC 120 - Software Applications-Beginning Photoshop
Units: 0.5-1
Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Photoshop. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations.
Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
Term Offered: AS NEEDED
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GRC 123 - Software Applications-Advanced Photoshop
Units: 0.5-1
Software workshop focusing on advanced techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Photoshop. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations.
Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
Term Offered: AS NEEDED
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GRC 124 - Software Applications-Beginning Illustrator
Units: 0.5-1
Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Illustrator. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations.
Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
Term Offered: AS NEEDED
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GRC 126 - Software Applications-Advanced Illustrator
Units: 0.5-1
Software workshop focusing on advanced techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Illustrator. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations.
Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
Term Offered: AS NEEDED
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GRC 127 - Software Applications-Beginning InDesign
Units: 0.5-1
Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe InDesign. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations.
Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
Term Offered: AS NEEDED
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GRC 128 - Software Applications-Advanced InDesign
Units: 0.5-1
Software workshop focusing on advanced techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe InDesign. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations.
Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
Term Offered: AS NEEDED
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GRC 129 - Software Applications-Beginning Dreamweaver
Units: 0.5-1
Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Dreamweaver. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations.
Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
Term Offered: AS NEEDED
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GRC 131 - Software Applications-Premiere/Soundbooth
Units: 0.5-1
Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Premiere and Soundbooth. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations.
Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
Term Offered: AS NEEDED
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GRC 132 - Drawing for Animation
Units: 3
Drawing instruction for students wishing to pursue animation as a career field. Course will focus on human figure drawing, animal drawing, drawing humans and animals in motion, animation character design, animation background and location design, and drawing for visual storytelling applicable for motion graphics, video production and interactive design.
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: ART 101 and C- or better in GRC 100, or approval of instructor.
Term Offered: Fall
