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Graphic Communications

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program) - 64 Credit Hours

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Program Information:
The program provides job skills for technician-level employment within the publication industry and allied graphic communication fields, as well as a solid technical background for individuals interested in production management. Graphic communication includes page layout and traditional printing, electronic publishing, digital imaging manipulation, computer graphics, website development, digital photography, silk screening as well as three dimension modeling and animation. This blending of computer based and practical publishing knowledge prepares graduates of the program for the rapidly changing technologies found within the diverse areas of the graphic communications industry.

Program Note:
Formerly Graphic Art/Desktop Publishing

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1: GCOMM 110; GCOMM 112; GCOMM 130; GCOMM 235; GCOMM 250

Spring Semester 1: GCOMM 140; GCOMM 150; GCOMM 230; GCOMM 251; ENGL 110

Fall Semester 2: GCOMM 245; GRDSN 140; COMM 110; PSY 110; Mathematics; Approved Elective

Spring Semester 2: GCOMM 247; GRDSN 142; Laboratory Science; Social Science; Humanities

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
	HUMANITIES *	3
	LABORATORY SCIENCE *	4
	MATHEMATICS *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
PSY 110	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
GCOMM 110	INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS	4
GCOMM 112	VECTOR GRAPHICS WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR	3
GCOMM 130	PAGE LAYOUT WITH ADOBE INDESIGN	3
GCOMM 140	PRINTING METHODS	4
GCOMM 150	PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES	3
GCOMM 230	ADVANCE PAGE LAYOUT AND INTERACTIVE CROSS MEDIA	3
GCOMM 235	DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SCANNING FOR PUBLISHING	3
GCOMM 245	WEB PUBLISHING WITH ADOBE DREAMWEAVER	3
GCOMM 247	ADVANCE WEB PUBLISHING WITH ADOBE DREAMWEAVER AND FLASH	3
GCOMM 250	BEGINNING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES	3
GCOMM 251	ADVANCED ADOBE PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES	3
GRDSN 140	GRAPHIC DESIGN I	3
GRDSN 142	TYPOGRAPHY	3

Elective Courses
Course	Name	Credit
	APPROVED ELECTIVE	1

*  See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.

For Program Information Contact:
Graphic Communication and Digital Publishing Program Coordinator
AIT Building, Room 241
(309) 694-5147