GR M10 Introduction to Graphics

GR M20 Macintosh and IBM Operating Systems

GR M30 Production Art Techniques

GR M24A Desktop Publishing I

GR M24B Desktop Publishing II

GR M25 Computer Publication Design

GR M27 Electronic and Digital Photography

GR M71 Offset Printing I

GR M72 Offset Printing II

GR M75 Process Camera

GR M85 Estimatind and Scheduling

GR M10 -- 3 Units Introduction to Graphics
Prerequisite: None Class Hours: 3 lecture
Introduces advertising, printing, and the history of graphics. Provides practical applications in design, desktop publishing, camera, and various printing processes. Reviews employment trends and opportunities. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU

GR M20 - 2 Units Macintosh and IBM Operating Systems Prerequisite: None Class Hours: 1 lecture, 3 lab
Introduces basic theory and entry-level skills on multiple computer publishing platforms. Emphasizes both operating systems, typography, True Type/Postscript Levels, and printing to Postscript. Provides practical applications in creating text and bitmapped graphics using applets of each operating system. Applies to Associate Degree

GR M24A -- 3 Units Desktop Publishing I PageMaker
Prerequisite: GR M21 Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Introduces fundamentals and basic operating procedures of Adobe PageMaker in the Windows environment, emphasizing practical application and principles of layout and typography. Requires creation of camera-ready documents for the reproduction process. Applies to Associate Degree.

GR M24B -- 3 Units Desktop Publishing II: PageMaker Prerequisite: GR M24A Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Introduces advanced techniques in the production of commercial publications such as business packages, business forms, newsletters and product sheets. Emphasizes production variations and professional problem-solving skills. Includes basics of scanning and color proofing techniques. Applies to Associate Degree.

GR M25 -- 3 Units Publications Design QuarkXpress Prerequisite: GR M23 Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab Introduces principles of publication design using Quark Xpress. Explores informational graphics and design alternatives, emphasizing effective and efficient communication of information. Covers software, type, graphic elements, screens, photographs, illustrations, templates, style sheets, spot color and process color separations. Requires production of newsletter and other publications. Applies to Associate Degree.

GR M27 -- 3 Units Digital Photography: PhotoShop Prereq: Any GR course Class Hours: 2 lec, 3 lab Introduces electronic photography and image processing on the Macintosh computer, using silver halide films, electronic still cameras and various scanning techniques to produce photographic output. May be taken two (2) times for credit. Applies to Associate Degree.

GR M30 -- 3 Units Production Art Techniques
Prerequisite: None Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Introduces mechanical and electronic applications of production art techniques for graphic reproduction. Emphasizes principles of design, including the creation of rough, comprehensives, camera-ready art and the use of overlay materials. Explores electronic methods of production art as well as digital and film color proofing techniques. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU

GR M71 -- 3 Units Offset Printing I
Prerequisite: None Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Provides theory and practice in small lithographic press operation and stripping/platemaking procedures. Emphasizes operational functions of the printing units, inking units, dampening and delivery units as well as support preparation for stripping; impositioning and assembly; and selection, care and making of presensitive lithographic plates. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU

GR M72 -- 3 Units Offset Printing II
Prerequisite: GR M71 Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Emphasizes skills needed for entry-level positions within the printing industry, including stripping, platemaking, and press operation and adjustment. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU

GR M75-- 3 Units Process Camera I
Prerequisite: None Class Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Introduces characteristics of photographic materials and use of a gallery camera for the production of line negatives. Includes instruction and practice in darkroom techniques, use of filter, contact printing, color proofing, posterization techniques and the diffusion transfer process. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU

GR M85 -- 3 Units Estimating and Scheduling
Prereq: GR M21, GR M75 , GR M71 Class Hours: 3 lecture Introduces how to establish estimates and printing costs through price catalogs and budgeted hourly rates. Uses traditional and computer estimating software. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU

Other Graphic Courses (See College Catalog)