Graphic Arts/Printing Technology
3 to 4½ Semesters
Program Coordinator and Instructor: Hawk
Instructor: O'Neil
One Advanced
Technical Certificate, two Associate of Applied
Science degrees, and two Bachelor of Applied Science
degrees are
available.
Objective: To prepare graduates for careers in the
graphic communications profession through classroom and practical
applications to
include: digital
imaging, press operations, applications for reproduction photography,
bindery,
pre-press operations, and other customer-oriented activities in a
live-work
learning environment.
For a Program Information Packet, use this link,
which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course
descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools,
uniforms, fees, and other expenses. The URL is http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml
Advanced Technical Certificate: Graphic Arts-Desktop
Publishing/Print Media
(2½ Semesters)
Required Courses:
GART 0123 Finishing Binding 1 cr
GART 0124 Printing Mathematics 2 cr
GART 0129 Beginning Desktop Publishing/
Print Media 8 cr
GART 0130 Intermediate Desktop Publishing/
Print Media 8 cr
GART 0132 Advanced Desktop Publishing/
Print Media 8 cr
GART 0133 Digital Imposition
and Printing Technology 8 cr
GART 0135 Graphic Arts Production 8 cr
GART 0138 Introduction to Design 8 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 1 cr
General Education Requirements:
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(satisfies Goal 2; contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
TOTAL: 55 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Graphic Arts
(4½ Semesters)
See
A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15
credits)
Required Courses:
GART 0121 Introduction to Graphic Arts 2 cr
GART 0123 Finishing Binding 1 cr
GART 0124 Printing Mathematics 2 cr
GART 0127 Beginning Press Operations 5 cr
GART 0128 Intermediate Press Operations 7 cr
GART 0129 Beginning Desktop Publishing/
Print Media 6 cr
GART 0130 Intermediate Desktop Publishing/
Print Media 7 cr
GART 0131 Advanced Press Operation 6 cr
GART 0132 Advanced Desktop Publishing/
Print Media 6 cr
GART 0136 Digital Imposition 6 cr
GART 0137 Screen Printing 7 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 2 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(satisfies Goal 2; contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS Communication requirement)
TOTAL: 81 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Graphic Design in Print Media
(4 Semesters) Required
Courses:
GART 0123 Finishing Binding 1 cr
GART 0124 Printing Mathematics 2 cr
GART 0129 Beginning Desktop Publishing/
Print Media 8 cr
GART 0130 Intermediate Desktop Publishing/
Print Media 8 cr
GART 0132 Advanced Desktop Publishing/
Print Media 8 cr
GART 0133 Digital Imposition
and Printing Technology 8 cr
GART 0135 Graphic Arts Production 8 cr
GART 0138 Introduction to Design/Print Media 8 cr
GART 0139 Digital Design Techniques
and Emerging Technology 8 cr
GART 0140 Advanced Digital Design
and Multiple Media 8 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 1 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement; satisfies a General Education Requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement)
ENGL 1102 Critical Reading and Writing 3 cr
(satisfies a General Education Requirement)
MATH 1123 Mathematics in Modern Society
(satisfies a General Education Requirement) 3 cr
An ART elective is highly recommended.
Choose ONE of the following:
PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr
(each of the 2 courses above satisfies a General Education Requirement)
TOTAL: 86 cr
Courses
Based on keyboarding skills, a student may be required to take a 1
credit Keyboarding class in order to meet the competencies of the
program. This program uses a cohort admission
policy. Enrollment in any course requires
instructor approval.
GART 0123 Finishing Binding 1 credit. This
course will introduce the student to the binding and finishing
operations that are necessary to prepare the printed job for final
delivery. This will
include cutting the paper before and after printing, folding, creasing,
slitting,
scoring, binding and other finishing operations. F, S, Su
GART 0124 Printing Mathematics 2
credits. This
course applies basic mathematics related to the graphic arts industry.
This
includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions,
percentages
and appropriate conversions used in the graphic arts industry. F, S, Su
GART 0128 Intermediate Press Operation 7
credits. This
course is a continuation of Press Operation I, providing the student
training in more complex, small offset press work. The student will
produce multicolor printing requiring close register. F, S, Su
GART 0129 Beginning Desktop
Publishing/Print Media 8 credits. Basic
theory, industry standards, and layout skills. Introduction to
typography and to desktop publishing equipment and software as used in
the graphic arts industry. F,
S, Su
GART 0130 Intermediate Desktop Publishing/Print
Media 8 credits. Produce
artwork for print production using graphic manipulation software.
Theory for design, color, and digital imaging combined with typography
skills. F, S, Su
GART 0131 Advanced Press Operation 6
credits. This course is designed to train the student in the
operation of larger
sheet-fed offset presses. The student will produce single and
multicolor
close register printing on larger format presses. PREREQ: GART 0128. F,
S, Su
GART 0132 Advanced Desktop
Publishing/Print Media 8 credits. Advanced training in more
complex desktop publishing and electronic graphic applications. PREREQ:
GART 0130. F, S, Su
GART 0133 Digital
Imposition
and Printing Technology 8 credits Prepare files with manual and
digital
imposition techniques. Produce printed products using offset and
digital press
technology. PREREQ: GART
0132. F, S
GART 0135 Graphic Arts Production 8
credits. Produce
live work from concept to completion, layout, typeset, produce
negatives for masking and platemaking, print and complete the bindery
work on small and large printing projects for the University. May
include supervised internships and job shadowing. F, S, Su
GART 0137 Screen
Printing 7 credits.
Provide first hand experience in the varied aspects of screen printing
processes and enable students to confidently produce quality,
multi-colored and registered prints. F, S, Su
GART 0138
Introduction to Design/Print Media 8 credits.
Introductory course exploring visual elements in design, color
relationships, and effective communication through design. In-depth
understanding of design and production as it relates to print media. F,
S, Su
GART 0139 Digital Design Techniques and
Emerging Technologies 8 credits. Digital application of design
techniques.
Using design in collaborated marketing packages and displays. Study of
emerging
technologies and trends in the graphic communications industry. F, S,
Su
GART
0140 Advanced Digital Design and
Multiple Media 8 credits. Production of digital design for
application in print
and on-line digital media. Application of production techniques in file
editing
and manipulation for multimedia output. F, S, Su
GART 0298 Independent Study 1-8
credits. Faculty-supervised
individual study to upgrade skills in graphic arts and/or printing
technology. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.F, S, Su
