Visual communications has fallen under many different names over the years, including commercial art, graphic design, advertising design, publication design, graphic arts, and multimedia.
The TMCC Graphic Communications (GRC) program offers classes that lead to an Associates degree or a Certificate of Achievement. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GRC computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple Mac Pro and iMac Intel-based computers with support scanners, black and white and color printers, a sound booth for creating and capturing audio, and a complete prepress/print shop facility.
The bottom line is, if you want to learn how to create, produce and reproduce visual graphics that communicate to an audience, then graphic communications is for you. The GRC program teaches the theories and applications necessary to get a job in this exciting field.
GRC107 Design Fundamentals
GRC109 Color and Design
GRC110 Rendering and Illustration
GRC118 Computer Graphics/Print Media
GRC119 Computer Graphics/Digital Media
GRC294 Portfolio Workshop
GRC132 Basic Principles of Animation
GRC135 Storyboarding
GRC144 Electronic Layout and Typography
GRC153 Commercial Printing Processes
GRC156 Computer Illustration
GRC175 Web Design and Publishing I
GRC183 Electronic Imaging I
GRC188 Web Animation and Interactivity I
GRC244 Electronic Layout and Typography II
GRC275 Web Design and Publishing II
GRC283 Electronic Imaging II
GRC284 3D Modeling and Animation
In a recent survey of industry representatives, 60 percent said that an associate's degree related to graphic communications was the level of training they were looking for when hiring for entry-level positions.
TMCC's graphic communications (GRC) program offer classes that lead to an Associate's degree and Certificates of Achievement that give training in those areas that employers want. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GRC computer labs are equipped with the latest Macintosh computers with support scanners, printers, a sound recording facility and a complete prepress/print shop facility.
Students completing the degree will:
• Identify an dapply historical and current design theories and concepts in the production of visually engaging media that meets the requirements of the graphic communications industry.
• Acquire abroad skill set in current graphics related technologies, including computer software applications, processes andother production techniques used in the graphic communications industry.
• Develop and assemble a portfolio of work that will illustrate and communicate their visual design skills at a professional level.
Dan Bouweraerts
Dan is the boss of GRC program.
He specializes in typography and imaging.
GRC144 is a great class to learn about typography.
He teaches everything about the graphics world.
Ron Marston
Ron has vast knowledge about Photoshop.
If you are interested in learning about Photoshop,
GRC183 and GRC283 are best classes.
Mainly, he specializes in Digital imaging and flash.
Brian Wells
Brian teaches the basics of drawing, animation and
shooting video. In GRC 132, you can learn about
character design, and in GRC 135, you can learn
about Storyboard.
