Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog
Graphic Arts/Printing Technology
4 Semester Program OptionsProgram Coordinator and Instructor: Isle
Instructor: Hawk
Two Associate of Applied Science degrees and one Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree are available.
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Arts-Electronic Imaging
(4 Semesters)Required courses:
GART 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr GART 121 Introduction to Printing 2 cr GART 122 Image Assembly/ Reproduction Photography 6 cr GART 123 Finishing Binding 1 cr GART 124 Printing Mathematics 2 cr GART 126 Image Assembly/ Reproduction Photography II 7 cr GART 127 Press Operation I 5 cr GART 128 Press Operation II 7 cr GART 129 Electronic Imaging 6 cr GART 130 Electronic Imaging II 7 cr GART 132 Advanced Electronic Prepress 6 cr GART 135 Graphic Arts Production 8 cr TGE 151 Applied Technical Writing I 2 cr TGE 152 Applied Technical Writing II 2 cr TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 cr TGE 156 Applied Business Principals 2 cr TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 cr TGE 160 Applied Human Relations 2 cr Total 85 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Graphic Arts-Offset Press
(4 Semesters)Required courses:
GART 100 Technical General Education 1-16 cr GART 121 Introduction to Printing 2 cr GART 122 Image Assembly/ Reproduction Photography 6 cr GART 123 Finishing Binding 1 cr GART 124 Printing Mathematics 2 cr GART 126 Image Assembly/ Reproduction Photography II 7 cr GART 127 Press Operation I 5 cr GART 128 Press Operation II 7 cr GART 129 Electronic Imaging 6 cr GART 130 Electronic Imaging II 7 cr GART 131 Advanced Press Operation 6 cr GART 135 Graphic Arts Production 8 cr TGE 151 Applied Technical Writing I 2 cr TGE 152 Applied Technical Writing II 2 cr TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 cr TGE 156 Applied Business Principals 2 cr TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 cr TGE 160 Applied Human Relations 2 cr Total 85 cr
Courses
Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational-content courses of the program will be given an "S" grade for GART 100 and will not be required to attend the initial session.Based on your keyboarding skills, you may be required to take a 1 credit Keyboarding class in order to meet the competencies of the program.
ELTR 100 Technical General Education 1-16 credits. The basic mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions are reviewed. Also, for technical fields, beginning algebra through the application of the quadratic equation is studied. An experiment-based science class that emphasizes development and application of equations and problem-solving techniques is taught. Communication skills, critical thinking and basic technical writing are stressed.
GART 121 Introduction To Printing 2 credits. This course is designed to introduce the student that has little or no prior experience to the graphic arts industry. It will introduce students to the procedures and processes that are required to produce a printed job from start to finish.
GART 122 Image Assembly/Reproduction Photography I 6 credits. This course is designed to enable the student to become proficient in the process of precisely positioning and fastening one or more film negatives onto a masking sheet so the film images can be exposed in the desired position on the offset plate for single and multicolor close register printing. The student will also become proficient in the areas of camera and darkroom procedures for the production of line and halftone materials used in the offset printing processes.
GART 123 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.
GART 124 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.
GART 126 Image Assembly/Reproduction Photography II 7 credits. This course is a continuation of Image Assembly/Reproduction Photography I. The students will be introduced to more complex multicolor image assembly operations. The students will be introduced to more complex darkroom procedures including the production of spreads and chokes.
GART 127 Press Operation I 5 credits. This course is designed to train the student who has had little or no experience in offset press operation. At the completion of this course the student will be able to produce single color printed material on small offset presses.
GART 128 Press Operation II 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.
GART 129 Electronic Imaging I 6 credits. This course will introduce the student to basic computer operation. The student will become proficient in the basic operation of desktop publishing equipment.
GART 130 Electronic Imaging II 7 credits. This course is designed to enable the student to produce camera-ready typeset jobs utilizing computerized typesetting and desktop publishing equipment.
GART 131 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.
GART 132 Advanced Electronic Prepress 6 credits. This course is designed to give the student more advanced training by utilizing more complex desktop publishing and electronic graphic applications.
GART 135 Graphic Arts Production 8 credits. This is the final course for students who are working towards an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Graphic Arts/Printing program. This course will enable students to utilize technical skills and knowledge acquired during the previous courses completed throughout the program by completing production jobs including electronic imaging, image assembly and reproduction photography, offset presswork and bindery operations. The student will also be exposed to job estimating and pricing as well as the ordering of paper and supplies. OR students may choose to complete 8 weeks of supervised occupational work experience in the Graphic Arts/Printing industry.
GART 299 Special Topics 1-8 credits. This course is designed to address the specific needs of individuals. It will enable the students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. Permission of the instructor is required.
TGE 151 Applied Technical Writing I 2 credits. Course provides instruction in informal technical report writing and business correspondence. Includes grammar/punctuation review, introduction to word processing and technical terminology/vocabulary building. Meets general education requirement for A.A.S. degree.
TGE 152 Technical Writing II 2 credits. Course provides instruction in techniques and application of formal technical report writing and fundamentals of research and development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 credits. Course provides principles of technical and business speech communication. Includes informative and persuasive presentations, effective meeting organization and listening skill development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 156 Applied Business Principles 2 credits. The course provides students with an overview of economic principles related to technical courses of study. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 credits. Course provides techniques and development of employment process skills. Includes instruction in résumé/cover letter writing, interviewing, company research, and portfolio preparation. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
TGE 160 Applied Human Relations 2 credits. Course provides a study of human behavior in an occupational environment with emphasis on communications, motivation, leadership and personal attitude. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.
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