MACC Catalog #GRA 120
CIP # 100301
DATE: August 2015
Moberly Area Community College
Common Syllabus
GRA 120 Graphic Arts II
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Catalog Description: GRA 120 Graphic Arts II
(2-2-3)
Advanced image creation using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign is covered in a series
of production projects. Advanced projects include the layout of two-page and multi-page
newsletter, large format ad layout, and other page layout techniques. A simulated
production environment is created as students design project and use industry standards
and procedures. Emphasis is placed on design and production of multi-color, single
color, and spot color layouts.
Prerequisite: GRA 110 Graphic Arts I or instructor approval
Text: Bruno, Pocket Pal: Graphic Arts Prod. Handbook, 20th Edition, Signet Tn/Intl.
Paper Publisher, ISBN: 978-0-7772-7161-2.
Lem, Graphics Master Eight, 8th, Edition, LEM Publisher, ISBN: 978-0-914218-15-9.
Other Required Materials:
Jump Drive/s, line gauge.
Purpose of Course:
Students will use Desktop Publishing software building on the basic tool that were used
in Graphic Arts I. Each student will create page layouts, taking in to account, imposition,
trims, bleeds. Process Color and PMS color selection will be used... Type standards of
Post Script and True type will be used. The students will work with the software
packages InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop learning advanced techniques of each
program. Each student will be required to work with files and create Postscript, PDF and
ASCII files using Acrobat Distiller, Matchprint RIP and ECRM RIP. Files will be
formatted for various output devices.
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Course Objective:
To use basic graphic arts terminology, use the advanced tools of the graphic arts software
and create graphic arts files for various output devices.
Course Content:
The course will be project driven with students creating projects in assigned graphic
packages using tools that were demonstrated in class. Written assignments will be given
to assess terminology and processes. Students will use good design techniques in creating
projects in the graphic arts packages. Use of advanced tools will be assessed by online
and take home assignments. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the different
printing processes by identifying products that were created using those processes. A
field trip will be taken to a publishing facility to create a better understanding of print
production. Production sequences will be identified by students by evaluation of printing
products.
Statement to Connect Course with Technical Program Outcome Statement:
In compliance with MACC’s General Education outcomes, the student who successfully
completes this course will be able to:
I. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication;
Assessment of Student Learning: All students are guaranteed a grade of no lower than
an A if 90% or greater is earned as an overall course grade. The standard 90, 80, 70, 60
grade scale for grades of A,B, C, D will be used. Any student with an overall grade below
60 may receive a grade of F in the course. A curve may be applied to the overall grades
of all students. The instructor reserves the right to make minor adjustments (+/-2%) based
on improvement and consistency of effort. Approximately three exams will be given
during the semester. Each exam will be worth 100 points. A final worth 100 points will
also be given. All exams will be announced well in advance. Homework and quizzes will
also be given. Exams will have written components and may have online components.
Class time will be used for lecture/discussion and mini-lab activities. Student
performance objectives will be distributed throughout the course. All examinations will
cover the specified performance objectives. All tests will be well announced. Quizzes
may be given either as announced or unannounced.
Program Assessment: The Graphic Arts Technology faculty continually strives to meet
the needs of their students through program improvements. These improvements are a
result of program assessment, and the consultation and advisement of the Graphic Arts
advisory committee. In addition to the course assessments outlined in this syllabus, the
objectives achieved in this course will also be an integral part of the Graphic Arts
Technology program assessment. Students will be assessed on the mastery of course
concepts and essential skills attained in this course during the capstone course, Graphic
Arts Management.
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Instructor Policies:
Attendance:
Any student who misses two consecutive weeks of class during a regular sixteen-week
semester or the equivalent proportion of class time during a shorter session will be
dropped from the class by the instructor unless acceptable justification is supplied.
Additionally, any student who misses more than one-fourth of the entire number of inseat class meetings in a regular 16-week semester or the equivalent proportion of class
time during a shorter session, may be dropped from that class by the instructor if, in the
opinion of the instructor, the student does not have reasonable opportunity to succeed in
the class. A student’s attendance rate will be calculated based upon the first day of
the semester (not the student’s date of enrollment in the course).
Student attendance must be defined in a different manner for online, hybrid, and virtual
courses. Student attendance in these courses is defined as active participation in the
course. Online, hybrid, and virtual courses will, at a minimum, have weekly mechanisms
for student participation, such as any or all of the following methods:
a. Completion of quizzes or exams
b. Submission of assignments
c. Participation in threaded discussions
d. Communication with the instructor
A student who does not participate in an online, hybrid, or virtual course for two
consecutive weeks will be dropped by the instructor unless acceptable justification is
supplied. As with ground courses, a student’s attendance rate in online courses will
also be calculated based upon the first day of the semester. If a student does not
demonstrate active participation in the online course within the first two weeks (or
the equivalent proportion of class time during a short session), the student will be
dropped as “never attended.” Simply logging into an online class does not constitute
active participation.
Students should be aware that their dropping a course and their last date of
attendance in the course may impact their financial aid.
Tardiness:
Attendance will be taken within the first 5 minutes of class.
Make-up and late work:
No make-up work will be allowed except in extreme instances.
Extra-Credit:
Extra-credit may or may not be awarded.
Schedule of Student Assignment and Activities:
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ADA Statement
Students who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with
Disabilities Act may register for assistance through the Office of Access
and ADA Services. Students are invited to contact the Access Office to
confidentially discuss disability information, academic accommodations,
appropriate documentation and procedures. For more information, please
call either the Moberly office at (660) 263-4100 x 11240 or the Columbia
office at (573) 234-1067 x 12120, or visit our web page at
http://www.macc.edu/index.php/services/access-office.
Title IX Statement
MACC maintains a strict policy prohibiting sexual misconduct in any
form, including sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, and sexual
violence. All MACC employees, including faculty members, are
considered mandated reporters of sexual misconduct and as such are
expected to contact the Title IX Coordinator when they become aware, in
conversation or in writing, of an incident of sexual misconduct. For more
information on this policy or to learn about support resources, please see
http://www.macc.edu/sexual-misconduct-policy or contact Dr. Jackie
Fischer, MACC’s Title IX Coordinator, at 660-263-4110, ext. 11236 or
jackief@macc.edu.
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