Course Offerings

The GAMT program offers classes that range from introductory to advanced, and are offered during day and evening timeframes. There are two levels of foundation (introductory) classes that all Graphic Arts & Media Technology majors must take before moving on to higher-level courses. GRC 100, GRC 116 and ART 101 are first level, and students with equivalent academic or work experience may skip these classes with department approval.

Second level foundation classes are GRC 117 and GRC 200, which focus on merging creative skills with the various software required in print, digital and motion media. All five foundation courses are offered during Fall and Spring Semesters, but enrolling early is highly recommended, GRC/VIS class fill quickly. 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 Arts & Media Technology, most classes focus on electronic techniques using Apple computers and Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Animate, Premiere, Audition, After Effects and Maya 3D software.

Courses for All Tracks

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 and 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: GRC 116, or approval of instructor.
Term Offered: Spring and Fall

GRC 120 - Software Applications-Beginning Photoshop

Units: 3

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 153 - Commercial Printing Processes

Units: 3

GRC 175 - Web Design I

Units: 3

GRC 182 - Digital Video Production

Units: 3

GRC 200 - Design Thinking and Methodologies

Units: 3

GRC 210 - Typography I

Units: 3

GRC 220 - Graphic Design I

Units: 3

GRC 284 - 3D Modeling and Texuring

Units: 3

GRC 294 - Portfolio Workshop

Units: 3