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Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology

Curriculum Description

The Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the printing, publishing, packaging and related industries.

Students will receive hands-on training in computer publishing, imaging technology, offset lithography, screen printing and emerging printing technologies. Training may also include flexography, graphic design and multimedia.

Graduates should qualify for career opportunities within the printing and publishing industries.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 50.0409
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POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
GRA 110 Graphic Arts Orientation 2 0 0 2
GRA 121 Graphic Arts I 2 4 0 4
GRA 151 Computer Graphics I 1 3 0 2
GRA 161 Computer Graphics Apps I 0 3 0 1
GRD 141 Graphic Design I 2 4 0 4
Select one:
Introduction to Computers (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
  Total: 8 16 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
GRA 152 Computer Graphics II 1 3 0 2
GRA 162 Computer Graphics Apps II 0 3 0 1
GRA 221 Graphic Arts II 2 4 0 4
GRA 255 Image Manipulation I 1 3 0 2
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
  Total: 9 15 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
GRA 112 Graphics Problem Solving 2 0 0 2
GRA 222 Graphic Arts III 2 4 0 4
GRA 256 Image Manipulation II 1 3 0 2
GRD 265 Digital Print Production 1 4 0 3
  Total: 6 11 0 11

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 0 0 3
GRA 153 Computer Graphics III 1 3 0 2
PRN 155 Screen Printing I 1 3 0 2
PRN 221 Offset Press Operations 1 4 0 3
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 9 10 0 13

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
GRA 257 Image Manipulation III 1 3 0 2
GRD 271 Multimedia Design I 1 3 0 2
PRN 131 Flexography I 2 4 0 4
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Small Business Management NEW REQUISITE (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 7 10 0 14

Total Credit Hours: 68

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective — Select one: ART 111, ENG 125, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 121, HUM 160, HUM 220, PHI 215PHI 240 or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

**Hours vary depending on course selection.

General Education Courses

Written Communication:

COM 110, ENG 111, ENG 112, ENG 114

Oral Communication

COM 231, ENG 115

Behavioral and Social Science:

PSY 118, PSY 150

Humanities and Fine Arts:

ART 111, ENG 125, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 121, HUM 160, HUM 220, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110

Mathematics:

MAT 115, MAT 120, MAT 121, MAT 140, MAT 161

Technology:

CIS 110, CIS 111

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