Also see VIS (Visual Media) courses that are part of the Graphic Arts and Media Technology/Graphic Communications degrees and certificates.

GRC 100 - Introduction To Graphic Arts and Media Technologies Units: 3

Foundational course that introduces the many career opportunities available in graphic arts and media technologies. Creativity, methodologies, technologies, production workflows and distribution of media relevant to print, web/user interface and motion graphics will be discussed and hands-on projects will introduce skills required for GAMT degrees and certificates. Term Offered: Spring and Fall

GRC 116 - Introduction to Digital Art & Design Units: 3

Foundation course that introduces computer graphics applications for the development of content for visual media. Class will present a project-based overview of vector-drawing and pixel editing content creation software. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: GRC 100, or can be taken concurrently. Term Offered: Spring and Fall

GRC 117 - Introduction to Motion Graphics Units: 3

Foundation course that introduces computer systems and applications as they relate to motion graphics in digital media. Class will present a project-based overview of animation processes and digital video creation. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite or co-requisite: GRC 116, or approval of instructor. Term Offered: Spring and Fall

GRC 120 - Software Applications-Beginning Photoshop Units: 0.5-1

Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Photoshop. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations. Class may be used toward the Graphic Communications Certificate but may not be used toward the AAS Graphic Communications Degree. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree Term Offered: AS NEEDED

GRC 123 - Software Applications-Advanced Photoshop Units: 0.5-1

Software workshop focusing on advanced techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Photoshop. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations. Class may be used toward the Graphic Communications Certificate but may not be used toward the AAS Graphic Communications Degree. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree Term Offered: AS NEEDED

GRC 124 - Software Applications-Beginning Illustrator Units: 0.5-1

Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Illustrator. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations. Class may be used toward the Graphic Communications Certificate but may not be used toward the AAS Graphic Communications Degree. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree Term Offered: AS NEEDED

GRC 125 - Graphics Software Certification Units: 1-2

Intermediate level graphic design software courses meant to prepare students for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams. Classes will include information on production processes, design principles and software specific instruction, as outlined in the current published Adobe ACA exam objectives. Please verify version of Adobe software in the current class schedule. Course does not include taking the ACA exam. This course may be repeated for up to eight credits. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: NoneNOTE: If student is working towards the Graphic Software Skills Certificate, GRC 118 and GRC 119 should be taken prior to this class.

GRC 126 - Software Applications-Advanced Illustrator Units: 0.5-1

Software workshop focusing on advanced techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Illustrator. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations. Class may be used toward the Graphic Communications Certificate but may not be used toward the AAS Graphic Communications Degree. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree

GRC 127 - Software Applications-Beginning InDesign Units: 0.5-1

Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe InDesign. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations. Class may be used toward the Graphic Communications Certificate but may not be used toward the AAS Graphic Communications Degree. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree Term Offered: AS NEEDED

GRC 128 - Software Applications-Advanced InDesign Units: 0.5-1

Software workshop focusing on advanced techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe InDesign. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations. Class may be used toward the Graphic Communications Certificate but may not be used toward the AAS Graphic Communications Degree. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree Term Offered: AS NEEDED

GRC 129 - Software Applications-Beginning Dreamweaver Units: 0.5-1

Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Dreamweaver. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations. Class may be used toward the Graphic Communications Certificate but may not be used toward the AAS Graphic Communications Degree. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree Term Offered: AS NEEDED

GRC 130 - Software Applications-Beginning Flash Units: 0.5-1

Software workshop focusing on beginning techniques and applications of the current version of Adobe Flash. Class is taught hands on with software demonstrations. Class may be used toward the Graphic Communications Certificate but may not be used toward the AAS Graphic Communications Degree. Transferability: May not transfer towards an NSHE bachelor's degree Term Offered: AS NEEDED