GCC 1130 Layout and Typography
Course Information
| Course Number | GCC 1130 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Layout and Typography |
| Description | Students will be introduced to the conceptual planning process used in layout and design. Students will understand that type as well as graphics are important design elements of a layout. It will be demonstrated how type interacts with graphics in a layout. Layout principles, color, proofing and preparing literature for output and printing will also be included in 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 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 27 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 53 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
- Use industry-accepted proofreading skills.
- Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
- Use industry tools and equipment for measurements and sizing photos.
- Explain the history of type.
- Explain the anatomy of type.
- Explain type families and styles.
- Differentiate among font technologies and architectures.
- Differentiate among the various design elements.
- Differentiate among the various design principles.
- Prepare layouts with various design techniques.
- Utilize various tools and techniques to assist with layout preparation.
- Prepare conceptual drawings - the first step in the planning process.
- Demonstrate the use of type editing features.
- Explain and create a corporate identity.
- Create various layouts.
- Differentiate among the various color models and color applications.
- Differentiate among the various file formats and naming files.
- Compose projects and files for appropriate output and printing preparation.
- Utilize scanners for digital reproduction.
- Utilize digital camera for digital reproduction.
- Demonstrate industry-related work ethics and habits.
- Develop healthy working relationships with class peers.
- Utilize the network and other storage devices 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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