GRC classes are offered during day and evening timeframes. There are two levels of foundation (introductory) classes that all GRC majors must take before moving on to higher-level classes. GRC 107, GRC 109 and GRC 110 are first level. Challenge by portfolio/challenge exam for these classes is available, and students with equivalent experience may skip these classes with department approval. Second level classes are GRC 118, GRC 119 and GRC 122, which 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.
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.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- GRC 107 Design Fundamentals
- GRC 109 Color and Design
- GRC 110 Rendering and Illustration
- GRC 118 Computer Graphics/Print Media
- GRC 119 Computer Graphics/Digital Media
- GRC 294 Portfolio Workshop
EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS
- GRC 132 Basic Principles of Animation
- GRC 135 Storyboarding
- GRC 144 Electronic Layout and Typography
- GRC 153 Electronic Layout and Typography
- GRC 156 Computer Illustration
- GRC 175 Web Design and Publishing I
- GRC 182 Digital Video Production
- GRC 183 Electronic Imaging I
- GRC 188 Web Animation and Interactivity I
- GRC 244 Electronic Layout and Typography II
- GRC 275 Web Design and Publishing II
- GRC 282 Motion Graphics for Video
- GRC 283 Electronic Imaging II
- GRC 284 3D Modeling and Animation
- GRC 290 Internship in Graphic Communications
- GRC 298 Special Problems in Graphic Communications
- GRC 299 Independent Study