148 L I N N- B E N T O N C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
GA: GRAPHIC ARTS
GA 3.156 DIGITAL PAGE LAYOUT I( 3 credits) Designed to teach students how to use InDesign For Page Layout. Documents will be produced using Adobe InDesign, students will learn to manipulate digital text and combine the text with other graphic elements. Students will study the traditional and current methods used to prepare layouts for printing. Learning and using the terminology used in the printing and graphics arts industry will be stressed. When producing digital mechanical files, emphasis will be placed on preparing files to the graphic arts industry standards. Student projects, notebooks, reading and exams will be required to complete the class. Corequisite: GA3.191 Digital Image Processes I
GA 3.160 DIGITAL PAGE LAYOUT II( 3 credits) Continued exploration of InDesign as a page layout program. Preparation and preflighting of digital mechanical files will be created to industry standards, as well as font management and the use of Adobe Acrobat for producing PDF? s. Prerequisites: GA 3.156 Digital Page Layout I. Corequisite: GA3.192 Digital Image Processes II
GA 3.162 WEB DESIGN II( 3 credits) Expansion of web page design using industry standard software for the development of HTML based web sites. Explore site definition, page layout, graphic creation, understanding additional web languages and more advanced implementation of web sites. Prerequisite: Successful completion of GA3.190 Web Design I
GA 3.168 DIGITAL PAGE LAYOUT III( 3 credits) This course emphasizes the production of digital mechanical files prepared to industry standards. Course work will place an emphasis on preflighting documents, font management and the use of Adobe Acrobat for producing PDF’ s. Course objective includes assembly of a portfolio for work searches or entry into the Graphic Arts Program. Prerequisite: GA3.160 Digital Page Layout II Corequisites: GA 3.193 Digital Image Processes III
GA 3.178 COMPOSITION AND COLOR FOR DESIGNERS( 4 credits) Identifies the common foundation to all areas of design, with attention to how design elements and principles work together to create visual communication. Students will use art media and graphic design computer programs to solve design problems. References to specific design solutions from graphic design history will be shown to supplement studies. Exploration of basic color theory and systems for organizing color harmonies will be augmented with discussions concerning issues graphic designers face when working and printing color. Students will develop a critical awareness of the effects of color and design in the world around them. Prerequisite: GA3.191 Digital Image Processes I
GA 3.190 WEB DESIGN I: BASICS( 3 credits) Introduction to Web page design using industry standard software for the development of HTML-based web sites. Explore site definition, page layout, graphic creation and optimization and implementation of web sites. Prerequisite: GA3.193 Digital Image Processes III, GA3.168 Digital Page Layout III.
GA 3.191 DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSES I( 4 credits) Introduces Adobe Photoshop ® and Adobe Illustrator ® for image manipulation and creation. Students will be introduced to tools used in both applications. Investigate capturing, processing and publishing for different digital image types. Projects will investigate various aspects of shapes, paths, points, fills and gradients. Emphasis will be placed on file management, printing and color management. Student projects, notebooks, reading and exams will be required to complete the class. Corequisite: GA3.156 Digital Page Layout I
GA 3.192 DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSES II( 4 credits) Advances understanding of Photoshop ® and Adobe Illustrator ® controls. Students will use both applications for drawing and page layout purposes for art, design and the web. Class work includes filters, styles, automation, modifying paths, placing and importing objects, modifying text, and manipulating layers. Student projects, a notebook, class discussion, reading and exams will be required to complete the class. Upon completion of this course students are be ready to take the Adobe Certified Associate Exam for both applications. Prerequisites: GA3.191 Digital Image Processes I; Corequisitie: GA3.160 Digital Page Layout II
GA 3.193 DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSES III( 4 credits) Culmination of the image manipulation sequence. Integrating the entire Adobe Design Creative Suite ® for creating color correct, printable images. Introduction of web optimization for images and Adobe Bridge ® usage for file management. Students will use channels for color correction and spot color exportation to other applications. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of vector illustration software and will learn to smoothly transition between applications depending upon current client needs. Introduces the basic concepts of 3-D illustration using modeling. Discusses career opportunities. Coursework will include preparation of a portfolio. Prerequisites: GA3.192 Digital Image Processes II; Corequisite: GA3.168 Digital Page Layout III
GA 3.280S SERVICE LEARNING: GRAPH DESIGN( 3 credits) Graphic Design Service Learning gives students the opportunity to apply their graphic arts skills in direct application with LBCC clubs and programs. Students will identify learning objectives, work with college clubs and programs as clients and engage in faculty lead reflective activities. Required: Completion of Digital Imaging Certificate & Instructor Approval
GEOG: GEOGRAPY
GEOG 202 WRLD REG GEO: LATIN AMER / CARIB( 3 credits) Analysis of Latin America / Caribbean according to physical features, environments, political divisions, cultural factors, and human activities / economies--emphasis on effect of geography on human culture. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills.
GEOG 203 WORLD REG GEOGRAPHY: ASIA( 3 credits) Analysis of Asia according to physical features, environments, political divisions, cultural factors, and human activities / economies--emphasis on effect of geography on human culture. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills.
GEOG 204 WRLD REG GEO: AFRICA / MID EAST( 3 credits) Analysis of Africa and Middle East according to physical features, environments, political divisions, cultural factors, and human activities / economies--emphasis on effect of geography on human culture. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills.
GS: GENERAL SCIENCE
GS 104 PHYSICAL SCI: PRIN OF PHYSICS •( 4 credits) Survey course providing non-science majors a broad background in the fundamentals of physics. No previous science background required. May not be taken for credit if six or more hours of college level physics have been completed. There is no restriction on the order in which the courses are taken. Prerequisite: MTH 065 Elementary Algebra or equivalent.