GCC 1120 Graphic Software 1
Course Information
| Course Number | GCC 1120 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Graphic Software 1 |
| Description | This course will be taught in a hands-on atmosphere, learning the basics of various software packages used within the industry. Students will work with the tools, menus and panels, and integrate the use of the softwares for print and non-print outputs. (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 | 112 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 28 Hours |
| Lab | 3 Credits, 84 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
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Demonstrate industry-related work ethics and habits.
- Develop basic established industry principles while working with all software packages.
- Utilize the network for saving files in the proper locations.
- Set-up the various software packages' workspace environment.
- Create new documents.
- Utilize the selection tools.
- Utilize the various drawing tools.
- Utilize various character settings to control typographic features.
- Explain the functions of the various type tools.
- Explain the functions of the various transformation tools.
- Explain the functions of the various modification and navigation tools.
- Use the various grids and guides.
- Import various graphical images.
- Manage image links.
- Use the color panel and swatches panel to control color.
- Utilize image editing tools and panels to enhance various graphics.
- Create various layouts.
- Output files to various printing devices.
- Export original file to various file formats.
- Explore interactive features.
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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