GCC 1100 Introduction to Graphic Communications
Course Information
| Course Number | GCC 1100 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Graphic Communications |
| Description | This is an exploratory course covering many aspects of Graphic Communications. Hands-on projects will acquaint the learner with the various processes that encompass what graphic communications means to the general population. History of graphic communications, industry jargon, industry tours and guest speakers are also part of this course. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 96 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 48 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Course Competencies
- Illustrate the impact Graphic Communications and Design has on our lives.
- Use Graphic Communications terminology and jargon.
- Review Graphic Communications career opportunities.
- Interpret the laws concerning copyrights, trademarks, patents and postal regulations.
- Research environmental factors/safety issues within the Graphic Communications industry.
- Practice sustainability efforts in the Graphic Communications industry.
- Differentiate between the technical and business flow within the Graphic Communications industry.
- Use the Internet as a resource for Graphic Communications.
- Differentiate among various computer platforms.
- Perform design and page layout functions.
- Summarize the prepress workflow process.
- Identify the impact substrates have on the printed piece.
- Output files to various printing devices.
- Perform various printing processes.
- Discover the functions of bindery and finishing.
- Create a web page.
- Create a digital presentation.
- Utilize the network for saving files in the individual student folder.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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