Prerequisite: None. Challenge by portfolio is available. 
Foundation course in the application and appreciation of the basic principles and elements of design, including form, shape, value and spatial relationships. Emphasis will be placed on developing creative skills and working with the design process. Challenge by portfolio is available.

Prerequisite: GRC 107/ART 107 or approval of instructor. Challenge exam by portfolio is available. 
Color theories, color technologies and the applications of color in art and design. Intermediate, two-dimensional design problems focusing on the compositional, optical and psychological aspects of visual communication.

Prerequisite: None. Challenge by portfolio is available. 
Foundation course for developing basic skills and techniques in visualizing and rendering images in 2D and 3D presentations. Projects will focus on manual techniques and their applications in print and digital media. Challenge by portfolio is available.

Prerequisite: GRC 107, GRC 109 and GRC 110B or approval of instructor. 
Foundation course that introduces computer systems and applications as they relate to graphic communication for print media. Class will present a project-based overview of vector-draw, image manipulation, page layout and electronic publishing software. Challenge exam is available.

Prerequisite: GRC 107, GRC 109 and GRC 110B or approval of instructor. 
Foundation course that introduces computer systems and applications as they relate to graphic communications for digital media. Class will present a project-based overview of content creation, Web design, Web animation, digital video and 3D modeling. Challenge exam is available.

Prerequisite: GRC 107, GRC 109 and GRC 110B or approval of instructor. 
Foundation course on creating and manipulating typographic forms for print and digital media. Introduction to the theories and technologies of letterform communication, design and execution.

Prerequisite: GRC 107, GRC 109 and GRC 110B or approval of instructor. 
Introduction to the principles and techniques of 2D animation. Manual assignments will be completed for output to analog and digital formats for screening and portfolio. Course lectures and discussions will include professional production processes for TV, film, games and the Web, as well as potential strategies to gain employment in the field.

Prerequisite: GRC 107, GRC 109 and GRC 110B or approval of instructor. 
Introduction to techniques and strategies for visual storytelling. Visual language and syntax for narrative, non-linear, alternative and experimental storytelling methodologies will be explored. Story structure, character development, style, premise, genre, and format (commercial ad, interstitial, PSA, short, feature, music video, Web, games, etc.) will be discussed.

Prerequisite: GRC 107, GRC 109 and GRC 110B or approval of instructor. 
Introduction to typography and page layout software. Typographic theory, copy acquisition, proofreading and fundamentals of typographical layout and design.

Prerequisite: GRC 118 and GRC 122B or approval of instructor. 
An intermediate course in electronic prepress and commercial printing processes. Class will focus on the various methods of file preparation and optimization for pre-press, as well as press and post-press operations for a variety of commercial printing processes.

Prerequisite: GRC 118 and GRC 122B or approval of instructor. 
An introductory/intermediate class in the creation and execution of designs and illustrations in the digital environment. Class will focus on vector-draw software, including the tools and techniques required to produce professional-level artwork.

Prerequisite: GRC 119 and GRC 122B or approval of instructor. 
Introduction to authoring for the World Wide Web using industry standard software applications. Topics covered include planning, designing and building a Web site, aesthetics, creating and optimizing computer graphics for Web, information architecture, navigation and interactivity, Web publishing, Web hosting and site management.

Prerequisite: GRC 118 and GRC 122B or approval of instructor. 
An intermediate course in the application of graphics software to create pixel based images using industry standard pixels based software. Class will cover digital camera and scanner operation and emphasize image manipulation and optimization processes for pixel images.

Prerequisite: GRC 119 and GRC 122B or approval of instructor. 
Introduction to animation and interactivity for use in CD-ROM, DVD or Web based interactive documents using industry standard software applications. Course content focuses on planning, design and building animated and interactive digital content. Topics include information architecture, interface design and navigation, introductory programming, drawing, audio, video, and publishing options.

Supervised work experience with a selected graphic communications business, dependent upon students selected major emphasis. Course is designed to apply knowledge to real on-the-job situations in a program designed by a company official and a faculty advisor. Available to students entering their last semester of instruction for the GRC associates degree. Contact the department advisor for application, screening and required skills evaluation. 75 hours on the job per credit.

Prerequisite: Minimum 21 credits of GRC/DGM classes or approval of instructor. 
Development of a portfolio for employment in the graphic communications or digital media or transfer to a four-year program. Class will deal with the professional and legal requirements of working in the graphic communications or digital media industry.