Degreee & Certificate

At TMCC, graphic communications majors can earn their AS in Graphic Communications which will allow for graduates to get entry level positions working as graphic designers in such a competitive industry.

The Graphic Communications (GRC) program offers classes that lead to an Associates degree or a Certificate of Achievement. Instruction includes the use of industry standard graphics software, and GRC computer labs are equipped with the latest Apple Mac Pro and iMac Intel-based computers with support scanners, black and white and color printers, a sound booth for creating and capturing audio, and a complete prepress/print shop facility.





GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS AAS DEGREE

Introductory classes are required at TMCC in order to move onto the more advanced classes in the program. These classses include GRC 107, 109 and 110; the three classes teach students basics of design, color theories and the idea of composition, as well as basic drawing skills. Once these classes are complete students must take GRC 118, and 119; 118 is a course that will teach students how to use Photoshop, Illustartor and InDesign (this course is print oriented); 119 is a course that will teach students Flash animation, Premiere (video editing) and the basics of Dreamweaver, this class is an introduction to animation and web design.

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

After students have complete the first five courses of the GRC program, they are noe able to pick from any advanced level courses such as GRC 153 a commerical printing class, or GRC 135 a storyboard animation class. Students can choose up to seven or more classes of the advnaced classes. The work from these classes will alllow students to build a portfolio for the porfolio class offered in the spring time of their last semester of TMCC.

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