GRART 32
Digital Documents (Adobe InDesign)
Digital Documents (Adobe InDesign)
3 units, 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: GRART 111 or GRART 113.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Application of “page layout” software utilized in the graphic arts/multimedia industries for digital document generation: Production of various basic publications, use of peripheral devices such as scanners and laser output devices, and efficient print ready file preparation. 1030.00
GRART 34
Adobe Illustrator Basics
Adobe Illustrator Basics
3 units, 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: BUS 219 or CIS 205 or GRART 230.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Skill based approach to vector based drawing software: Emphasis on graphic design, print and web graphics and fine arts applications; exploration through hands-on projects. 1030.00
GRART 35
Advanced Adobe Illustrator
Advanced Adobe Illustrator
3 units, 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: GRART 034.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Application of vector software utilized in the graphic arts/multimedia industries for digitized illustration and drawing of imagery: Logos, posters, publication illustrations, custom environments advanced typography, layers and appearances, drawing and coloring, brush techniques, blends, gradients and mesh, transparency, live effects and live 3D effects and other techniques; exploration through hands-on projects. 1030.00
GRART 36
Adobe Photoshop Basics
Adobe Photoshop Basics
3 units, 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Introduction to imaging software utilized in the graphic arts for photo and tonal manipulations: Selecting, painting and filling, layers, editing images, color correction, typography, tools, masks and channels, converting and manipulating images, and filters ; exploration through hands-on projects. 1030.00
GRART 37
Advanced Photoshop
Advanced Photoshop
3 units, 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: GRART 036.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Implementation of imaging software (Adobe Photoshop) utilized in graphic arts and photography: Tonal manipulations, image editing, color correction, file resolution, sharpening, filters, and output methods utilized in hands-on projects, advanced Photoshop techniques. 1030.00
GRART 42
Web Graphics (Dreamweaver)
Web Graphics (Dreamweaver)
3 units, 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: GRART 036.
Recommended Preparation: GRART 230 or Computer literacy.
Recommended Preparation: GRART 230 or Computer literacy.
Introduction and application of software (Dreamweaver) used in web page design and construction: Web-page construction with emphasis on graphic appearance. 1030.00
GRART 43
Web Graphics and Animation
Web Graphics and Animation
3 units, 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: GRART 034.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Introduction to software applications used in web and mobile design: Creating graphics and animation for screen display. 1030.00
GRART 111
Elements and Principles of Graphic Design
Elements and Principles of Graphic Design
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: GRART 032 or GRART 230.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Introduction to elements, principles and techniques of graphic design: Elements of point, line, space and volume; principles of balance, unity, and emphasis; image generation techniques of proportion, contrast, visual impact, rhythm, and illusion; use of graphics software for project presentation. 1030.00
GRART 112
Creative Process and Solutions
Creative Process and Solutions
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Introduction to the established sequential graphic design process: Process of client communications, project objectives, creative briefs, goal orientation, creative production, presentation, solutions, and evaluation; development of creative imagingskills such as abstracting, morphing, sketching, symbol development, contrary expectations, and visual variety as project solutions. 1030.00
GRART 113
Typography
Typography
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Introduction to the importance of type as a graphic design factor: Traditions of communications through visual symbols and letterforms, historical development of alphabets to modern computer type technologies, type terminology, measurement, composition, and layout using traditional and computer page layout software; hands-on projects demonstrating typographical concepts. 1030.00
GRART 114
Graphic Design Technology
Graphic Design Technology
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: GRART 032.
Recommended Preparation: GRART 034 or GRART 036.
Recommended Preparation: GRART 034 or GRART 036.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Technology based orientation to file preparation dependent upon final output method: Concepts of print and electronic display limitations, file formats, image resolution and correction, color modes, file inspection, packaging and delivery to the graphic arts service provider. 1030.00
GRART 115
Website Design
Website Design
3 units, 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Introduction to web-site design from a planning perspective: Good elements of graphic design, process of design, goals of site, message, audience demographics and psychographics, content and architecture, pre-production, building and maintaining. 1030.00
GRART 121
Applied Graphic Design 1
Applied Graphic Design 1
3 units, 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: GRART 113.
Recommended Preparation: GRART 111 or GRART 112.
Recommended Preparation: GRART 111 or GRART 112.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Project-oriented class for the practical application of typographical theory: Impact of type on the audience, type composition, layout, emphasis, and characteristics for impact on readability, legibility and graphic design aesthetics; use of computer page layout software in project completion. 1030.00
GRART 122
Applied Graphic Design 2
Applied Graphic Design 2
3 units, 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Project-oriented class for the practical application of design theory, color theory, procedures, and processes: Advertising design for publications such as newspapers and magazines, packaging, and publication design for the layout of newsletters and magazines; student-generated art using both hand and computer techniques for creation of presentation designs. 1030.00
GRART 123
Applied Graphic Design 3
Applied Graphic Design 3
3 units, 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab, (GR)
Prerequisite: GRART 034.
Recommended Preparation: GRART 111 or GRART 113.
Recommended Preparation: GRART 111 or GRART 113.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Project-oriented class for the practical application of design theory, procedures, and processes: Business graphics and corporate design, poster design, and branding for product identity and acceptance; student-generated art using both hand and computer techniques for creation of presentation designs. 1030.00
GRART 150
Graphics in Motion Introduction to Animation
Graphics in Motion Introduction to Animation
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: ART 020.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Fundamental principles of animation taught hand drawn techniques: Motion, Laws of Physics, expressions in acting, and general movement of objects, nature, and human forms for beginners; application of twelve universal principles of animation, timing and spacing, hands-on motion exercises, use of professional animation software. 1030.00
GRART 151
Graphics in Motion Intermediate Animation
Graphics in Motion Intermediate Animation
3 units, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Prerequisite: GRART 150 or Instructor’s approval.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Continuation of GRART 150: Complex motion, in depth application of the laws of physics involving motion, expressions in acting, using emotions, and general movement of objects, nature, and human forms for intermediate artists; deeper exploration of the 12 universal principles of animation, intermediate level timing and spacing exercises, hands-on motion exercises, use of professional animation software at the intermediate level. 1030.00
GRART 200
Special Projects Laboratory
Special Projects Laboratory
1 – 5 units, 3 – 15 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Course study under this section may be repeated three times.
Open laboratory: Upgrading of specific graphic art skills and selected graphic art projects. 1030.00
GRART 230
Computer Basics for Graphics
Computer Basics for Graphics
1 unit, .75 hours lecture, .75 hours lab, (GR)
Recommended Preparation: Basic keyboarding skills.
Basic computer operations for beginners with an interest in graphics and multimedia: Introduction to basic and special graphic operations with emphasis on Macintosh operating systems, with some Windows basics for graphics 1030.00
GRART 231
Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Graphic Design
3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Recommended for majors and non-majors seeking a career path in Applied Graphic Design.
Introduction to components of the graphic arts industry and role of the graphic designer: Historical aspect of graphic design; human communications; print documents; computer applications; design fundamentals and aesthetics; includes file management practices and introduction to illustration and image manipulation software relevant to the web design and graphic design industries. Recommended for majors and non-majors seeking a career path in Applied Graphic Design. 1030.00
GRART 299
Survey Course for Digital Media/CIS [Graphic Arts]
Survey Course for Digital Media/CIS [Graphic Arts]
.5 units, .25 hours lecture, .75 hours lab, (GR or P/NP)
Introduction to the Digital Media Industry [Graphic Arts]: Introduction to discipline of graphic design for print and electronic output. Part of a four-part series including MEDIA 299, PHOTO 299 and CIS 299. 1030.00
GRART 466K
Occupational Work Experience in Graphic Arts
Occupational Work Experience in Graphic Arts
1 – 4 units, 3.43 – 17.15 hours lab, (GR)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Course study under this section may be repeated sixteen times.
Supervised employment in graphic arts or a related field: Extension of classroom learning to the job site. The employment must be related to the student’s educational or occupational goals. Each 75 hours of paid work equals one unit, while each 60 hours of non-paid work equals one unit. Students can earn at most 16 units through general and occupational work experience courses combined, but may re-enroll in such courses any number of times until the maximum of 16 units is earned. 1030.00
GRART 501
Graphic Arts Open Lab
Graphic Arts Open Lab
0 units, 17.50 – 70.00 hours lab, (SP or P/NP)
Course study under this section may be repeated ten times.
Access to the Graphic Arts computer and design labs: Supervised tutoring in graphic software, desktop publishing, graphic design, and electronic imaging. 1030.00
