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GRPH: Graphic Design
GRPH 105-Basic Darkroom to Digital
Photography (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
or Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly CMM 105)
Explores photography as a medium for artistic
expression through analysis of photographic
masterworks and other forms of visual art. Examines
standards of professional photography and the
means by which photographic works of artistic
integrity are identified and comprehended. Presents
basic principles of camera work in film and digital
formats. Black & white and color printing techniques
are also studied. For the beginning photographer.
GRPH 111-Graphic Design I (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or (ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) OR
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly CMM 111)
Prepares the student for the print graphic design
field through the use of the computer as a tool.
Introduces design vocabulary, methods, and
technology through lecture, examples, and hands-on
project work. Emphasizes Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
GRPH 112-Graphic Design II (3)
Prerequisite: GRPH 111
(formerly CMM 112)
Emphasizes solving a variety of design problems
using the computer and contemporary graphics
software. Includes real world design assignments to
gain experience in dealing with clients, meetings,
project management, cost effectiveness, and color
printing prepress. Provides an overview of the
historical and functional use of design. Emphasizes
intermediate design skills using the industry standard
Adobe Creative Suite.
GRPH 114-Web Design I (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or (ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) OR
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly CMM 114)
Presents beginning level design for the Internet.
Taught from a design perspective. Students learn
software, hardware, and design principles used to
produce successful web sites. Assignments include
the design and creation of web publications. Lectures
cover the study and critique of contemporary web
design. Emphasizes HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Photoshop, and website content
management systems.
GRPH 131-Darkroom Photography I (4)
(formerly CMM 131)
Provides a basic understanding of photography
as technique and craftsmanship, photography in
communications, as a method of expression and
the scientific basis of photography. Covers the
basic techniques with cameras, exposure of film,
developing of film, printmaking, composition, light,
action photography, manipulation of the image
in the darkroom, basic chemistry of photography,
sensitometry and color as it is seen. Students provide
cameras and accessory equipment.
GRPH 132-Digital Photography I (3)
(formerly CMM 132)
Designed for students interested in digital
photographic processes. The class will introduce
basic concepts for acquiring digital images and the
process of manipulating the image through the use
of a Macintosh computer with Adobe Photoshop
software. Hands-on instruction with Photoshop will
include making selections, cropping images, using
paint and editing tools and working with color and
brush palettes. A portfolio of digital photographic
work will be produced by the end of the semester.
GRPH 212-Graphic Design III (3)
Prerequisite: GRPH 112
(formerly CMM 212)
Offers an advanced level approach to graphic design
including the development of a well-rounded
graphic design portfolio containing professional
quality graphic design and illustration. Focuses on
using current graphics software to generate print
graphics such as corporate identity, advertising,
collateral, and package designs. Emphasizes Adobe
InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
GRPH 214-Web Design II (3)
Pre-requisite: GRPH 114 or CMM 114
(formerly CMM 214)
Presents intermediate level web design using
content management systems and web specific
graphics. Students will design and produce
interactive web sites consisting of client specific
content, typography, graphics, animations, video, and
sound. Emphasis on user interface design and web
site planning. Instruction includes hands-on editing
skills using HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, and
Adobe Photoshop.
GRPH 215-Professional and Transfer Portfolio (1)
Prerequisite: GRPH 112 or GRPH 212
(formerly CMM 115)
Designed for communications graphics students
who are ready to transfer to a Bachelor's program, or
are applying for an internship, or are seeking a job.
Students will revise existing portfolios and design
self-promotion materials including an effective
resume and cover letter for the computer graphics
profession.
HCTI: Hospitality Culinary
Tourism Institute
HCTI 101-Sanitation and Food Safety (1)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or (ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) OR
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly HOS 121)
Develops an understanding of basic principles
of sanitation and safety in food, beverage, and
hospitality operations including the HACCP system.
The course focuses on procedures and protocol
recommended for the prevention of foodborne
illnesses. Successful passing of the National
Restaurant Association ServSafe exam is required
and earns certification as a ServSafe Food Protection
Manager.
HCTI 102-Culinary I (3)
Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on mathematics
placement test); Prerequisite or Co-requisite: HCTI 101 or
HOS 121 or current ServSafe Food Manager Certification
(formerly HOS 112)
Examines the basic concepts, skills, and attributes
related to preparation of food: knife skills, product
identification, and culinary terminology. Measures,
prepares, and converts standardized recipes.
Learns and applies classical cooking principles and
techniques to food preparation. Topics include stock
and sauce preparation; egg/breakfast cookery;
product qualities; preparation of vegetables, fruit,
and starches; and dietary guidelines and nutrition
principles. Demonstrates proper food sanitation
and safety practices. Learns and applies good
sustainability practices for food service operations.
Extra fees required.
HCTI 103-Culinary II (3)
Prerequisites: (HCTI 101 or HOS 121) and (HCTI 102 or
HOS 112)
(formerly HOS 113)
Emphasizes meat, poultry, and seafood fabrication
and cookery. Introduces and discusses dietary
guidelines and principles of nutrition including
alternative diets. Teaches methods for making various
types of soups. Expands on sauce, vegetable, legume,
grain, and starch cookery with demonstrations of
proper plating techniques. Reinforces knife skills;
recipe conversions and measurements; cooking
principles and terminology; sanitation and safe food
handling; and sustainability practices. Extra fees
required.
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