Graphic Arts &
Media Technology
Media Technology
The Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Communications, offers classes that lead to the completion of a professional, industry-based AAS degree. The Graphic Design Track develops skills and knowledge in areas of creative problem solving, research and design thinking, design history, typography and layout using technologies for a variety of print and screen-based media.The Motion Graphics Track develops skills and knowledge in areas of motion and time-based media, including storyboarding, video production, sound, traditional and 2D animation techniques, and 3D animation (CGI and special effects). The Web/UI Development Track is a unique combination of creativity and technology, developing skills and knowledge in design, layout and typography with a variety of the latest Internet-based programming languages.Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and program computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple computers with support scanners, printers, a sound recording facility and a complete prepress/print shop facility.
Identify and apply historical and current design theories and concepts in the production of visually engaging media that meets the requirements of the graphic communications industry. Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related technologies, including computer software applications, processes and other production techniques used in the graphic communications industry. Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to transfer to a four-year institution.
Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:Identify and apply historical and current design theories and concepts in the production of visually engaging media that meets the requirements of the graphic communications industry. Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related technologies, including computer software applications, processes and other production techniques used in the graphic communications industry. Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to transfer to a four-year institution.
CLASS (UNITS)
Graphic Design
Class (Units)
Choose two of the following. (6)
BUS 106 Business English
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (Recommended: AAD 201 History of the Built Environment) (3)BUS 107 Business Speech Communications COM 113 Fundamentals of Speech Communications ENG 101 Composition I ENG 102 Composition II ENG 107 Technical Communications I ENG 113 Composition I for International Students ENG 114 Composition II For International Students Human Relations (Recommended: MGT 212 Leadership and Human Relations OR EPY 101 Educational, Career, and Personal Development) (3) MATH (BUS 117 Business Calculations and Methods OR MATH 120 Fundamentals of College Mathematics) (3) Science (3) U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (Recommended PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics OR CH 203 American Experiences and Constitutional Change) (3) ART 101 Drawing I (3) GRC 100 Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3) GRC 116 Introduction to Digital Art & Design (3) GRC 117 Introduction to Motion Graphics (3) GRC 200 Design Thinking & Methodologies (3) GRC 153 Commercial Printing Processes (3) GRC 175 Web Design I (3) GRC 210 Typography I (3) GRC 220 Graphic Design I (3) Choose three courses from the following.
Any other 100 or 200 level GRC course.
Any other 100 or 200 level ART course. MKT 210 Marketing Principles Total Units 60
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Motion Graphics
Class (Units)
Choose two of the following. (6)
BUS 106 Business English
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (Recommended: AAD 201 History of the Built Environment) (3)BUS 107 Business Speech Communications COM 113 Fundamentals of Speech Communications ENG 101 Composition I ENG 102 Composition II ENG 107 Technical Communications I ENG 113 Composition I for International Students ENG 114 Composition II For International Students Human Relations (Recommended: MGT 212 Leadership and Human Relations OR EPY 101 Educational, Career, and Personal Development) (3) MATH (BUS 117 Business Calculations and Methods OR MATH 120 Fundamentals of College Mathematics) (3) Science (3) U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (Recommended PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics OR CH 203 American Experiences and Constitutional Change) (3) ART 101 Drawing I (3) GRC 100 Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3) GRC 116 Introduction to Digital Art & Design (3) GRC 117 Introduction to Motion Graphics (3) GRC 200 Design Thinking & Methodologies (3) Choose four courses from the following.
VIS 120 Introduction to Animation (3)
Choose three courses from the following.
GRC 132 Drawing for Animation (3) GRC 135 Storyboarding (3) GRC 182 Digital Video Production (3) GRC 282 Motion Graphics for Video (3) GRC 284 3D Modeling and Texturing (3)
Any other 100 or 200 level GRC course.
Any other 100 or 200 level ART course. ENG 224 Introduction to Screenwriting Total Units 60
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Web UI Development
Class (Units)
Choose two of the following. (6)
BUS 106 Business English
Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (Recommended: AAD 201 History of the Built Environment) (3)BUS 107 Business Speech Communications COM 113 Fundamentals of Speech Communications ENG 101 Composition I ENG 102 Composition II ENG 107 Technical Communications I ENG 113 Composition I for International Students ENG 114 Composition II For International Students Human Relations (Recommended: MGT 212 Leadership and Human Relations OR EPY 101 Educational, Career, and Personal Development) (3) MATH (BUS 117 Business Calculations and Methods OR MATH 120 Fundamentals of College Mathematics) (3) Science (3) U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (Recommended PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics OR CH 203 American Experiences and Constitutional Change) (3) ART 101 Drawing I (3) GRC 100 Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3) GRC 116 Introduction to Digital Art & Design (3) GRC 117 Introduction to Motion Graphics (3) GRC 200 Design Thinking & Methodologies (3) GRC 175 Web Design I (3) GRC 210 Typography I (3) GRC 275 Web Design II (3) CIT 151 Beginning Web Development (3) CIT 152 Web Script Language Programming (3) Choose two courses from the following.
Any other 100 or 200 level GRC course.
Any other 100 or 200 level ART course. MKT 210 Marketing Principles Total Units 60
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The Associate of Arts, Graphic Arts & Media Technology, offers classes that lead to transfer to a four-year institution, or entry into TMCC’s Advanced Certificate program. The Graphic Design Track develops skills and knowledge in areas of creative problem solving, research and design thinking, design history, typography and layout using technologies for a variety of print and screen-based media.The Motion Graphics Track develops skills and knowledge in areas of motion and time-based media, including storyboarding, video production, sound, traditional and 2D animation techniques, and 3D animation (CGI and special effects). The Web/UI Development Track is a unique combination of creativity and technology, developing skills and knowledge in design, layout and typography with a variety of the latest Internet-based programming languages.Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and program computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple computers with support scanners, printers, a sound recording facility and a complete prepress/print shop facility.
Identify and apply historical and current design theories and concepts in the production of visually engaging media that meets the requirements of the graphic communications industry. Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related technologies, including computer software applications, processes and other production techniques used in the graphic communications industry. Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to transfer to a four-year institution.
Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:Identify and apply historical and current design theories and concepts in the production of visually engaging media that meets the requirements of the graphic communications industry. Acquire a broad skill set in current graphics related technologies, including computer software applications, processes and other production techniques used in the graphic communications industry. Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to transfer to a four-year institution.
Graphic Design
Class (Units)
English (Must include ENG 102 or ENG 114) (3-6)Fine Arts (Recommended: ART 141 Introduction to Digital Photography) (3) Humanities (Recommended: AAD 201 History of the Built Environment) (3) MATH (MATH 120 Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher)) (3) Science (6) Social Science (Recommended: PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics) (3) Diversity (Recommended: AAD 201 History of the Built Environment) (3) Foreign Language (2) U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (Recommended PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics) (3) ART 101 Drawing I (3) GRC 100 Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3) GRC 116 Introduction to Digital Art & Design (3) GRC 117 Introduction to Motion Graphics (3) GRC 200 Design Thinking & Methodologies (3) GRC 153 Commercial Printing Processes (3) GRC 175 Web Design I (3) GRC 210 Typography I (3) GRC 220 Graphic Design I (3) Choose three courses from the following.
Any other 100 or 200 level GRC course.
Any other 100 or 200 level ART course. MKT 210 Marketing Principles Total Units 60
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Motion Graphics
Class (Units)
English (Must include ENG 102 or ENG 114) (3-6)Fine Arts (Recommended: ART 141 Introduction to Digital Photography) (3) Humanities (Recommended: AAD 201 History of the Built Environment) (3) MATH (MATH 120 Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher)) (3) Science (6) Social Science (Recommended: PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics) (3) Diversity (Recommended: AAD 201 History of the Built Environment) (3) Foreign Language (2) U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (Recommended PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics) (3) ART 101 Drawing I (3) GRC 100 Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3) GRC 116 Introduction to Digital Art & Design (3) GRC 117 Introduction to Motion Graphics (3) GRC 200 Design Thinking & Methodologies (3) Choose four courses from the following.
VIS 120 Introduction to Animation (3)
Choose three courses from the following.
GRC 132 Drawing for Animation (3) GRC 135 Storyboarding (3) GRC 182 Digital Video Production (3) GRC 282 Motion Graphics for Video (3) GRC 284 3D Modeling and Texturing (3)
Any other 100 or 200 level GRC course.
Any other 100 or 200 level ART course. ENG 224 Introduction to Screenwriting Total Units 60
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Web UI Development
Class (Units)
English (Must include ENG 102 or ENG 114) (3-6)Fine Arts (Recommended: ART 141 Introduction to Digital Photography) (3) Humanities (Recommended: AAD 201 History of the Built Environment) (3) MATH (MATH 120 Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher)) (3) Science (6) Social Science (Recommended: PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics) (3) Diversity (Recommended: AAD 201 History of the Built Environment) (3) Foreign Language (2) U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (Recommended PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics) (3) ART 101 Drawing I (3) GRC 100 Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3) GRC 116 Introduction to Digital Art & Design (3) GRC 117 Introduction to Motion Graphics (3) GRC 200 Design Thinking & Methodologies (3) GRC 175 Web Design I (3) GRC 210 Typography I (3) GRC 275 Web Design II (3) CIT 151 Beginning Web Development (3) CIT 152 Web Script Language Programming (3) Choose two courses from the following.
Any other 100 or 200 level GRC course.
Any other 100 or 200 level ART course. MKT 210 Marketing Principles Total Units 60
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The Advanced Certificate, Graphic Arts & Media Technology, Graphic Design Track, offers advanced classes that further develop skills for employment, and serves as the third year of an on-site four-year degree program. The program instructs in both theory and application of graphic design for print and display-based media including current graphics software and technologies. Students completing the advanced certificate will be eligible to enter the fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts program.
This program has been submitted for approval to the US Department of Education for financial aid funding. It is not eligible for financial aid at this time. However, it will be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
This program has been submitted for approval to the US Department of Education for financial aid funding. It is not eligible for financial aid at this time. However, it will be eligible for scholarship funding if the student is awarded scholarships.
Graphic Design
Class (Units)
BUS 330 Business Presentations (3)GRC 310 Typography II (3) GRC 353 Commercial Printing Processes II (3) GRC 355 Graphic Design II (3) Choose any three 200- or 300-level GRC or VIS courses not listed GRC 300 History of Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3) Choose one from the following list: (3)
ART 260 Survey of Art History I
GRC 390 Junior Capstone (3)
ART 261 Survey of Art History II ART 270 Women in Art ART 295 Special Topics in Art History Total Units 30
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Motion Graphics
Class (Units)
BUS 330 Business Presentations (3)Choose three from the following list: (9)
GRC 335 Compositing and Visual Effects
Choose and three 200- or 300-level GRC or VIS courses not listedGRC 340 3D Rigging and Animation VIS 212 Digital Editing VIS 330 Digital Animation II GRC 300 History of Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3) Choose one from the following list: (3)
ART 260 Survey of Art History I
GRC 390 Junior Capstone (3)
ART 261 Survey of Art History II ART 270 Women in Art ART 295 Special Topics in Art History Total Units 30
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Web UI Development
Class (Units)
BUS 330 Business Presentations (3) GRC 365 Web & User Interface Design (3) GRC 370 Content Management Systems (3) CIT 251 Advanced Web Development (3) CIT 257 Web Languages (3) Choose any two 200- or 300-level GRC or VIS courses not listed GRC 300 History of Graphic Arts and Media Technologies (3) Choose one from the following list: (3)
ART 260 Survey of Art History I
GRC 390 Junior Capstone (3)
ART 261 Survey of Art History II ART 270 Women in Art ART 295 Special Topics in Art History Total Units 30
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The Skills Certificate, Graphic Software Certification, Adobe Certified Associate prepares students to pass the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams. There are six different certifications. GRC 118 and GRC 119 cover all six applications at a beginning level, and GRC 125 is specific to each application. Students wishing to prepare for more than one ACA exam would sign up for more than one section of GRC 125. Skill Certificate does not include taking the exam.
GRC 119 (4)
GRC 125 Graphics Software Certification 1 (1-2)
Outcomes
Students will analyze published objectives for Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) software exams and synthesize knowledge based on those objectives in order to successfully complete tone of the ACA exams.Class (Units)
GRC 118 (4)GRC 119 (4)
GRC 125 Graphics Software Certification 1 (1-2)
Total Units 9-10
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