GRC 107 — Digital Systems & Equipment I
(3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course introduces students to digital systems, operating platforms, and some peripheral equipment used in the graphic design industry. Topics include digital file organization, forms, interactive documents, and printing processes for laser printers, copiers, vinyl cutters, and flatbed scanners. Students will be introduced to safe work practices, Safety Data Sheets, inventory, and some production workflows for printing and for using the digital paper cutter, folding, and finishing equipment. Students will develop and produce a professional summary project, organizing and displaying their applied techniques and coursework. GRC 1 18 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This introductory course will guide students in the operation of digital cameras. Students will learn to correct exposure within the camera, apply various camera modes to achieve desired results, and to save digital images for printing and web. Other topics will include setting up a photo-shoot and color correcting photos. Students must have access to a digital camera that allows editing of the settings to the camera's Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Exposure Value, and Manual mode, and takes and saves photos in RAW format. GRC 1 19 Web Media I 3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course introduces the students to the process of planning,