GT 122. Digital Prepress
This course introduces prepress procedures that include document layout on the desktop computer, digital image assembly, planning and preparation for production, and printing output procedures. It provides practical, hands-on experience with equipment, materials and knowledge used in the industry and in subsequent courses. Prerequisite: GD121 Digital Typography.
Credits: 3
GT 123. Introduction to Offset Presswork
This course provides the opportunity to learn basic skills of offset presswork sufficient for entry-level jobs. It covers the general capabilities and characteristics of the offset press. Essential press components such as cylinders, inks, dampeners, feeders and delivery systems are stressed. It includes the fundamentals of negative stripping and platemaking using additive and subtractive plates. Prerequisite: GD121 Digital Typography.
Credits: 3
GT 124. Commercial Screen Printing
This course covers screen printing production, including the selection and preparation of materials, printer set up, printer operation, and troubleshooting as well as other materials, information, and equipment necessary to produce jobs. A desktop system is used to prepare artwork for production.
Credits: 3
GT 125. Dye Sublimation and Vinyl Graphics
In this course, students utilize computer software to design and produce graphic images, typesetting, and color separation. Finished projects represent the type of work produced in the graphic arts industry, including multi-color projects containing a wide variety of graphic images both photographic and computer-generated.
Credits: 3
GT 221. Prepress Procedures
This course covers the design and production of projects using computer software for the creation of graphic images, typesetting, and color separation. Corequisite: GT122 Digital Prepress.
Credits: 3
GT 222. Printing Production
This course concentrates on production procedures pertaining to offset lithography. It provides experience in the operation of printing presses and the creation and reproduction of projects through hands-on experience with available laboratory equipment. Professional practices are discussed and emphasized. The student portfolio is examined, discussed, and strengthened throughout the course. Prerequisite: GT221 Prepress Procedures.
Credits: 3