Courses taught in this laboratory are for students pursuing the Graphic Communications Concentration within the Industrial Technology program.
[Foundation Program requirements for all Industrial Technology first-time freshmen]
TECH 130 Introduction to Graphic Communications (3) (also listed as JOUR 130)
General technology course emphasizing the importance of graphic communications in our culture. History, theory, and laboratory application of varied graphic communications processes. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
TECH 234 Photo Offset Lithography (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 130 or consent of instructor based upon previous experience. Lithographic theory and its reproduction, image conversion, preparation of image carriers, image transfer, quality control, chemistry of lithography, printing inks and paper. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
[Required Core course for all Industrial Technology Majors]
TECH 330 Graphic Communications Processes and Materials (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing in Graphic Communications, Production Technology, or consent of instructor based upon previous experience. Examination, application, and control of processes used in the graphic communications industry including prepress, press, postpress operations, major printing processes, electronic publishing, and new media production. Nature and control of materials used in graphic communications reproduction processes with emphasis on ink on paper relationships. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
[Graphic Communications Concentration courses]
TECH 432 Typographical Layout And Design (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon previous experience. Principles of design
applied to graphic communication; selection of type, printing substrates and processes for reproduction; use of layouts and dummies to solve problems of graphic communications production. This course requires service learning. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
TECH 434A Graphic Communications Production Management I (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon previous experience. Organization and management of the graphic communications production, planning procedures and application of industrial management strategies.
TECH 436 Electronic Publishing Technology and Management (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon previous experience. Theory and application of publishing systems; emphasis on information integration, system configuration, management, and producing digital output. This course requires Service Learning and Cooperative Learning. Lecture 11/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
TECH 437 Alternative Media Production (3)
Prerequisite: TECH 330 or consent of instructor based upon previous experience. Theory of media development processes; emphasis on multimedia production and management. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.
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