Courses at GRC

Competency Based Program

Graphic Communications at TMCC is a competency based program.
You, as a learner, are the most important part of instruction. In
performance-based instruction, we carefully identify what you need
to be able to do as a result of an instructional experience. Next, we
determine how you can show that you have learned these skills.

Graphic Communication classes are divided into the following levels:
Introductory Foundation, Secondary Foundation, Intermediate and
Advanced. Classes are offered during day and evening timeframes.

Foundation Classes

There are two levels of foundation classes that all GRC majors must take
before moving on to higher-level classes. Challenge by portfolio or
challenge exam for these classes is available, and students with
equivalent experience may skip these classes with department approval.

Second level classes focus on merging creative skills with the various
software required in print, digital and letterform media. All six
foundation courses are offered fall and spring semesters, and
sometimes during the summer session.

Intermediate & Advanced Classes
Not all intermediate/advanced classes are offered every semester.
Please check the schedule of classes or contact the department for
sequencing of courses. While manual skills are important in graphic
communications, most classes focus on electronic skills using Apple
computers and Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat,
Dreamweaver, Flash, Premiere, Soundbooth, After Effects and
Lightwave 3D software.

Program Assessment
Over the course of the program, students will complete a portfolio
demonstrating an ability to solve increasingly difficult graphic
problems. The portfolio will also contain the student's resume.
Students will complete a comprehensive program pre/post examination.
Students must score a 70% or higher on the post test or repeat the test.

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