Area V* – Pre-Professional /College Requirements
** Those interested in this Area of Concentration should first be advised by the program advisor prior to declaring it as a Program of Study for either option offered STC, CER, or AOT
5
Select one of the following courses: * • CIS 130
Introduction to Information Systems
3
•
CIS 146 and
Computer Applications*
3
Courses have limited availability and are dependent on class
size. See Advisor for Details
•
Two 1-credit hour PED Activity Courses*
2
T OTAL G ENERAL S TUDIES C OURSES
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Lawson State Community College provides education opportunities in the rapidly growing field of graphics and prepress communications. Because the program is based on the mastery of major computer software applications, students receive a strong foundation in desktop graphics and prepress skills. Graduates of the program find rewarding careers in traditional and electronic publishing, advertising, web design, and print production. Advanced students can participate in cooperative work courses that offer valuable field experience and allow for career exploration. This program consists of one certificate, one short-certificate, and one A.O.T. degree option.
* See Degree Plan for listing of approved courses Area V – Technical Major Courses Select 36 credit hours from the following courses: • CAT 101 Modern Commercial Art
36
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
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CAT 114 CAT 118 CAT 120 CAT 123 CAT 130 CAT 132 CAT 232 CAT 260 CAT 152 CAT 180 CAT 242 CAT 270 CAT 283 CAT 292
Electronic Graphic Applications
Design Drawing Digital Imaging
Layout and Design Principles of Design
Basic Advertising Design
Intermediate Advertising Design
GRAPHICS AND PREPRESS Short Certificate – 16 Credit Hours
Portfolio
Digital Photography
Note: ORI 101 Orientation is required during the first semester of attendance for all students entering this program.
Current Topics
Advanced Advertising Design
Web Site Development
Semester Hours
3D Graphics and Animation Cooperative Work Experience
Pre-Professional Courses
1
•
ORI 101
Orientation to College
Technical Courses of Study
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A Minor in CAT consists of two options. Take 12 Hours in one group only (Graphics and Prepress or Media Production). Do not combine groups for your 12 hours. Area V – Media Production Minor/Elective Courses 12 Select 12 credit hours from the following courses: • RTV 101 Introduction to Broadcasting 3 • RTV 119 Video Production I 3 • RTV 120 Media Post Production I 3 • RTV 125 Digital Photography Foundation 3 • RTV 268 Special Topics in Media 3 • MCM 100 Introduction to Mass Communications 3 Area V – Graphics and Prepress Minor/Elective Courses 12 Select 12 credit hours from the following courses: • GPC 112 • GPC 128 Intro to the Graphic Com. Industry Basic Electronic Page Layout 3 and Assembly 3 • GPC 134 • GPC 136 Digital Prepress Estimating Costs in Printing and 3 Graphics Communications 3 • GPC 170 Online Graphic Communications 3 • GPC 180 Current Topics 3
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GPC 112 GPC 128
Intro to the Graphic Com. Industry Basic Electronic Page Layout and Assembly
3
3 3
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GPC 134 GPC 136
Digital Prepress
Estimating Costs in Printing and Graphics Communications Online Graphic Communications
3 3
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GPC 170
GRAPHICS AND PREPRESS Certificate – 31 Credit Hours
Note: ORI 101 Orientation is required during the first semester of attendance for all students entering this program.
General Studies Courses
Hours(s)
Pre-Professional Courses • ORI 101
Orientation to College
1
NOTE: See Area V* for other College Requirements Area I – Written Composition
3
Select one of the following courses: • COM 100
Career Technical English English Composition I**
3 3
•
ENG 101
Area II – Humanities & Fine Arts Select one of the following courses: * • SPC 103
2-3
GRAPHICS AND PREPRESS (GPC)
Career Technical Speaking Fundamentals of Oral Comm.** Fundamentals of Public Speaking** Intro. to Interpersonal Comms**
2 3 3 3
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SPH 106 SPH 107 SPH 116
MISSION: The mission of the Graphics and Prepress program is to prepare students for employment in graphic design, prepress operations, printing, desktop publishing, and web page development using industry standard software applications and equipment. The program also offers continuing education opportunities in emerging technologies.
Area III – Natural Science & Mathematics Select one of the following courses: * • MAH 101
3
Introductory Technical Math 1 Intermediate College Algebra** Mathematical Applications**
3 3 3
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MTH 100 MTH 116
(or higher level math)**
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