GCC 2161 Production Work Flow 1
Course Information
| Course Number | GCC 2161 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Production Work Flow 1 |
| Description | This course is designed to introduce the Graphic Communications student to the workplace through tours, live projects, and special topics. Students will perform production tasks of design work of the student and/or live work of a customer within the college or non-profit entities within the community. These hands-on projects will incorporate all phases of graphic communications from design to workflow to production and finishing. Emerging technology and topics will also be discussed and researched as part of this course. (Prerequisites: GCC 1220 and GCC 1260) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 27 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 53 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: GCC 1220 and GCC 1260
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- 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
- Differentiate various processes within Graphic Communications facilities.
- Interpret workflows within the industry.
- Explain various substrates and inks within the industry.
- Demonstrate proficiency while working with various file structures.
- Implement a process for preflighting files.
- Apply color management to files from creation to output.
- Perform proofing and plating outputs.
- Operate printing equipment.
- Operate finishing equipment.
- Maintain equipment within the lab.
- Utilize various networks and storage devices for saving digital files.
- Research costs involved within the industry.
- Research emerging trends and technology within the industry.
- Demonstrate industry-related work ethics and habits.
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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