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CGC 101 - Introduction to Graphic Techniques

Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course covers the processes of printed reproduction with an emphasis on offset printing. A variety of printing equipment and operating techniques are included.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 , MAT 032  and RDG 100 .
Corequisite(s): Take CGC 110 . 
Course Topics:
  • Industry occupations and responsibilities
  • Measuring in inches and points
  • Typography
  • Design principles
  • Color theory
  • Design process
  • Basic layout skills
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • 1 USB jump drive
Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the roles, processes, occupations, responsibilities, and safety in the printing industry.
  2. Produce a digital mechanical to include measurements and typography.
  3. Describe the basic components, principles, and laws of art and copy preparation.
  4. Construct digital mechanicals for one-color, spot-color, and process color print jobs.
  5. Demonstrate how to preflight and output digital files necessary for graphic reproduction.
  6. Identify basic pre-press equipment, tools and supplies.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams
Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021