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Digital Media
GRC 119 • COMPUTER GRAPHICS/DIGITAL
MEDIA (3.0 credits)
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.
GRC 125B • GRAPHICS SOFTWARE (0.5-1.0 credits)
Prerequisite: Variable based on level of software.
A variety of short courses in software packages specific to graphic communications
and digital media applications. Classes will include current software
packages and upgrade-specific training. Verify type of software and level
of instruction in current schedule of classes. Grading is pass/withdraw.
This course may be repeated for up to eight credits.
GRC 132B R • BASIC PRINCIPLES
OF ANIMATION (3.0 credits)
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.
GRC 135B • STORYBOARDING (3.0
credits)
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.
GRC 175 • WEB DESIGN AND PUBLISHING
I (3.0 credits)
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.
GRC 181B • DIGITAL VIDEO I (3.0
credits)
Prerequisite: GRC 119 and GRC 135B or approval of instructor.
Introduction to the basic principles and practices of digital video production.
The course covers every phase of introductory digital video pre-production,
production and post-production processes from idea to final output including:
story and concept development, lighting, recording and capturing footage,
importing and managing clips, editing methods and creating transitions,
special effects, titles and credits, sound design and output to different
formats.
GRC 184B • 3D Modeling I (3.0
credits)
Prerequisite: GRC 119 and GRC 122B or approval of instructor.
Introduction to systems and applications as they relate to digital 3D
modeling. Class will focus on character design and execution in a 3D
environment, primitive box and organic modeling, texturing, rendering,
lighting and production processes.
GRC 188 • WEB ANIMATION AND INTERACTIVITY
I (3.0 credits)
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.
GRC 198B • SPECIAL TOPICS IN
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS (0.5-6.0 credits)
Prerequisite: Dependent upon class offering.
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of
subjects. The class will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits
depending upon class content and number of hours required. The course
may be repeated for up to six credits.
GRC 275B • WEB DESIGN AND PUBLISHING
II (3.0 credits)
Prerequisite: GRC 175 and GRC 188 or approval of instructor.
Advanced Web page design using industry-standard applications. Topics
include planning and design, programming, interactivity, behaviors, animation,
page weighting, meta tags, databases, Web hosting and site management.
GRC 281B R • DIGITAL VIDEO
II (3.0 credits)
Prerequisite: GRC 181B or approval of instructor.
The second course in the video series which builds upon skills learned
in Digital Video I. Intermediate level techniques in non-linear editing,
sound design and special effects, including an introduction to motion
graphics production, and video composting, including titles and credits.
GRC 284B • 3D ANIMATION I (3.0
credits)
Prerequisite: GRC 184B or approval of instructor.
First class in 3D animation will introduce software interface and usage
for animation. Topics include timeline and animation techniques, curve
editing, animation controls, kinematics, hierarchies, particle systems
and special camera effects.
GRC 287B • 3D ANIMATION II (3.0
credits)
Prerequisite: GRC 284B or approval of instructor.
Second class in 3D animation will develop more advanced techniques in
character modeling and animation. Topics include charactermotion, rigging,
application of animation controls, kinematics, hierarchies from GRC 284B,
scene layout and control, and production/export processes for video and
multimedia distribution.
GRC 288B • WEB ANIMATION AND
INTERACTIVITY II (3.0 credits)
Prerequisite: GRC 188 or approval of instructor.
Advanced animation and interactivity for the Web and CD-ROM using Macromedia
Flash. The course extends the skills acquired in GRC 188: Web Animation
and Interactivity I, and emphasizes methodology and problem solving.
GRC 290B • INTERNSHIP IN GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATIONS (1.0-8.0 credits)
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.
GRC 294B • PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO (1.0-3.0 credits)
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.
GRC 298B • SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS (0.5-6.0 credits)
Prerequisite: Dependent upon class offering.
Selected advanced topics and workshops relating to specific areas of
graphic communications. The class will be a variable credit of one-half
to six credits depending upon class content and number of hours required.
GRC 299B • INDEPENDENT STUDY (1.0-2.0 credits)
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
This course is designed for advanced students to pursue work in a specific
area of graphic communications. Students must submit a written proposal
which becomes a contract for the course of study. Students must meet
with a faculty advisor on a regular basis.
