The Truckee Meadows Community College
Graphic Communications Program
Alongside core classes for non-graphics, there are 6 required fundamental courses and then 17 units of required emphasis courses for the Associate of Applied Science degree. The Certificate of Achievement only differs in that it requires merely 21 units from all of the GRC courses, as a whole. Though prerequisites should still be kept in mind.
These are GRC courses that have to do with animation, videography, and motion.
GRC 132 - Basic Principles of Animation
Introduction to the principles and techniques of 2D animation. Manual assignments will be completed for output to analog and digital formats for screening and portfolio. Course lectures and discussions will include professional production processes for TV, film, games and the Web, as well as potential strategies to gain employment in the field.
Term Offered: Fall Units: 3 Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite GRC 107 and GRC 110 or approval of instructor. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
GRC 135 - Storyboarding
Introduction to techniques and strategies for visual storytelling. Visual language and syntax for narrative, non-linear, alternative and experimental storytelling methodologies will be explored. Story structure, character development, style, premise, genre, and format (commercial ad, interstitial, PSA, short, feature, music video, Web, games, etc.) will be discussed.
Term Offered: Spring Units: 3 Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite GRC 107 and GRC 110 or approval of instructor. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
GRC 182 - Digital Video Production
Introduction to the basic principles and practices of digital video production. The course covers every phase of introductory digital video preproduction, production and post-production processes from "concept to final output", including story and concept development, lighting, recording and capturing footage, importing and managing clips, editing methods, transitions, special effects, titles, and credits, sound design and output to different formats.
Term Offered: As needed Units: 4 Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite GRC 119 and GRC 135 or approval of instructor. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
GRC 282 - Motion Graphics for Video
The principles of animation and motion design applied to graphics production for use in time-based and interactive scenarios. An exploration of animated title sequences, time-based image composing, and audio design principles for applications in entertainment and advertising content creation.
Term Offered: As needed Units: 3 Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite GRC 132 and GRC 182 or instructor approval. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
GRC 284 - 3D Modeling and Animation
Introduction to basic 3 dimensional modeling and animation techniques and production processes. Topics include 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, animation and rendering using industry-standard 3D software.
Term Offered: As needed Units: 3 Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite GRC 119 and GRC 132 or approval of instructor. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree
