WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
GRA
Course
Prefix
102
Course
Number
GRAPHIC ARTS DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Course Title
(2-2)
(Lec-Lab)
3
Credit
Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Presents a clear understanding of graphic desktop software and their many functions in the printing
industry. Provides hands-on training using the most current desktop publishing software. Focuses on
project work, page layouts and output functions.
Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in GRA101.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
I.
Graphic Application/Software Functions
II.
“Best Practice” File Preparation and Output
III.
Working with Images
IV.
Color Management, Separations
V.
Page Layout Uses/Formatting of Text/Graphics
VI.
Vector Uses/Graphics
VII.
Raster Uses/Imagery
VIII.
Print Project Requirements
METHOD OF PRESENTATION
1.
Lecture with use of Powerpoint
2.
In-class lab work/assignments
3.
Problem solving and discussion
STUDENT OUTCOMES: (The student should …)
1.
provide students with a clear overview of the graphics industry with a print concentration.
2.
gain intermediate graphic application skills (page layout, vector, raster, pdf).
3.
understand preflight criteria and perform preflight activities.
4.
gain page layout skills utilizing multi page, palettes, bleed, typography formatting.
5.
gain vector skills: in creating logos, graphics and die work.
6.
understand raster imagery criteria: resolution, colorspace, file formats and image size.
7.
create high-res pdf’s and the uses.
8.
understand Pantone Process/Spot uses and CMYK processes with image criteria.
9.
understand color management tools/uses, standards, requirements, procedures.
10.
understand ink and paper selection and uses in a print workflow as well as estimating, imposition
and bindery functions.
METHODS OF EVALUATION
1.
Lab assignments/projects
2.
Tests and quizzes
3.
Paper-Essays
TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Botello, Eisner, The Design Collection Revealed, CC, Delmar-Cengage, 2014. ISBN: 978-1305263611.
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GRA102
Course Outline
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McCue,Claudia, Real World Print Production with Adobe Creative Cloud, Peachpit Press, 2014.
ISBN 978-0-321-97032-9
PREPARED BY:
Patricia Bruner, Coordinator
Dated:
Spring 2016
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