GRPH 1191 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GRAPHIC AND PRINTING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (1-1-1). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Or specific objectives developed for an individual student for self-study with instructor guidance. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (PRT 2061)
GRPH 1296 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DESKTOP PUBLISHING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (2-1-3). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Or specific objectives developed for an individual student for self-study with instructor guidance. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (PRT 2062)
GRPH 1307 PRINTING PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (3-3-0). For students who plan to own or manage a print shop operation; including techniques for supply sources, jobbers, estimating, pricing, and selling printing services. Topics include location, safety, stocking, and maintenance, determination of profit and the process of bidding and developing plans for a printing plant and public relations and salesmanship skills. Prerequisites: Students are expected to have a job-entry-level understanding of printing from work experience or courses GRPH 2235, GRPH 1409, and GRPH 1422. (PRT 2073)
GRPH 1367 PRACTICUM - GRAPHIC & PRINTING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (3-1-20). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences many be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (PRT 2083)
GRPH 1396 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DESKTOP PUBLISHING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (3-2-4). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Or specific objectives developed for an individual student for self-study with instructor guidance. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (PRT 2063)
GRPH 1409 PRESS OPERATIONS I (4-2-6). An introduction to offset printing including knowledge and skills to operate a small offset press to print single color jobs. Emphasis on parts of the press and operation procedures, printing terminology, paper types and ink types and their uses, make ready and cleanup. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3 Prerequisites: May be used as a starting course with or without GRPH 2235 or GRPH 1422. (PRT 1034)
GRPH 1422 ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING I (4-3-3). An introduction to computer layout and design using major components of electronic publishing including text, graphics, and page layout and design using a computer. Introduction to the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout. Commonly known as desktop publishing. These skills are evolving to include publishing on the internet. May be used as a starting course with or without GRPH 2235 or GRPH 1409. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: Ability to touch type or POFT 1127. (PRT 1044)
GRPH 1425 DIGITAL IMAGING I (4-3-3). An introduction to digital imaging on the computer using image editing and/or image creation software. Topics include: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions. Emphasis is placed upon making clean selections for realistic composites; making image tonal adjustment to optimize light and dark areas; using masks and channels for fine tune adjustments; and incorporating text with images. Fee: $24 (PRT 1144)
GRPH 1432 ELECTRONIC IMAGING SYSTEM (4-3-3). An introduction to electronic publishing systems, including advantages, disadvantages, and characteristics of these systems. An overview of hardware and software platforms, as well as disk and file formats. Emphasis on procedures for transferring information between different hardware and software platforms. Exploration of characteristics of printers and scanners used in electronic publishing and communication with service bureaus. Use of utility software for troubleshooting and repair of system files. Establishing network communications between local computers and printers. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: GRPH 1422 or Instructor approval. (PRT 2244)
GRPH 1454 ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING II (4-2-6). Emphasis on design principles for the creation of advertising and publishing materials such as letterheads, business cards, ads, fliers, brochures, and manuals. Mastery of design principles regarding typography, effective use of color, special graphic effects, informational graphics and output considerations. Emphasis on techniques for planning and documenting projects and on efficient project design techniques. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: GRPH 1422 or Instructor approval. (PRT 2044)
GRPH 1457 DIGITAL IMAGING II (4-3-3). An in-depth investigation of digital imaging on the computer using image editing and/or image creation software. Optimizing images for print and/or the web will be covered. Manipulation, creation, and editing of digital images using advanced masking techniques and channels for spot color will be covered. Topics include: image capture, low and high-resolution color images, image bit-depth, interaction with service bureaus and printing industries. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: GRPH 1425 or Instructor approval. (PRT 2144)
GRPH 1491 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GRAPHIC AND PRINTING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (4-2-7). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Or specific objectives developed for an individual student for self-study with instructor guidance. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. (PRT 2064)
GRPH 1493 SPECIAL TOPICS LITHOGRAPHER (4-2-7). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Or specific objectives developed for an individual student for self-study with instructor guidance. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
GRPH 1494 SPECIAL TOPICS PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR (4-2-7). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Or specific objectives developed for an individual student for self-study with instructor guidance. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
GRPH 1496 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DESKTOP PUBLISHING (4-2-7). Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Or specific objectives developed for an individual student for self-study with instructor guidance. Fee: $12 Prerequisites: Instructor approval. ( )
GRPH 2235 PREPRESS TECHNIQUES I (2-1-3). Hands-on experience in both electronic file imaging and traditional graphic camera use. Electronic file output and troubleshooting, graphics camera knowledge, traditional film assembly, and proofing process. High-end color scanning is described. In this first course of two, emphasis will be on traditional prepress skills as an overview to the use of electronic means to file preparation. May be used as starting course with or without GRPH 1409 or GRPH 1422. Fee: $24 (PRT 1012)
GRPH 2236 PREPRESS TECHNIQUES II (2-1-3). Hands-on experience in both electronic file imaging and traditional graphic camera use. Electronic file output and troubleshooting, graphics camera knowledge, traditional film assembly, and proofing process. High-end color scanning is described. In this second course of two, emphasis will be on electronic means to file preparation. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: GRPH 2235 or Instructor approval. (PRT 1052)
GRPH 2441 ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING III (4-2-7). Advanced typographical concepts in electronic publishing using an industry standard page layout software package. In-depth advanced techniques for controlling type and graphics. Overview of color schemes, software additions (plug-ins, filters, utilities), and preparation of files for printing. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: GRPH 1422 or Instructor approval. (PRT 2234)