Degree conferred: Associate in Applied Science - 67 credits
Program contact: Division of Arts and Social Sciences, (815) 921-3317
Students in the program are prepared for a variety of jobs in the printing and publishing industry and related fields of graphic arts. The graphic arts industry is a major employer in Illinois and according to the Printing Industry of Illinois/Indiana, in the metro Chicago area. The Graphic Arts Technology Program focuses on developing students with a well-rounded education encompassing both the creative and technical aspects of the industry with a focus on the digital production techniques that are changing the world of media delivery.
Practical learning experiences are offered in areas of design, layout and typography, production processes, variable data manipulation, estimating, and screen printing. Students gain in-depth experience working with text and images, page layout, specifying paper and ink selection, process color and Pantone spot colors, job estimating and business practices, and offset press operation, as well as binding and finishing choices.
Program graduates secure jobs in desktop publishing, electronic imaging, press operations, sales and customer service. Skills taught can also be useful for professionals in marketing, and in-house communication. Students should consult with an academic advisor, or the Dean or Academic Chair of the Graphic Arts Technology program.
Number | Title | |
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GAT-101 | Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology | |
GAT-110 | Introduction to Photoshop | |
GAT-115 | Introduction to Illustrator | |
GAT-178 | Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing | |
GAT-190 | Image Generation and Output | |
GAT-215 | Advanced Illustrator | |
GAT-220 | Adv Photoshop for Graphic Arts Industry | |
GAT-241 | Intermediate Desktop Publishing | |
GAT-242 | Advanced Desktop Publishing | |
GAT-255 | Color System Management |
Number | Title | |
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ENG-101 | Composition I | |
MTH-115 | General Education Mathematics | |
MTH-120 | College Algebra | |
ENG-103 | Composition II | |
SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | |
BIO-106 | Environmental Biology | |
BIO-107 | Environmental Biology Laboratory | |
PSY-170 | General Psychology | |
SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology |
Number | Title | |
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GAT-180 | Introduction to Press Operation | |
GAT-280 | Press Operation II | |
GAT-260 | Estimating for Graphic Arts Production | |
GAT-290 | Finishing, Bindery, & Variable Data Appl | |
GAT-168 | Graphic Arts Technology Internship | |
BUS-101 | Introduction to Business | |
MKT-260 | Principles of Marketing |
In the Graphic Design Program, you will study the concepts of drawing and design, typography, color theory, print processes, digital photography, illustration, page layout, marketing and advertising. In addition, you will learn to work within budget and time constraints, prepare electronic files for printing, choose appropriate printing and paper supplies, interpret and evaluate criticism of design and present a creative rationale to a client.
The Graphic Design Program prepares students for entry-level positions such as graphic designer, graphic artist or production artist. Students should consult with an academic advisor, or the Dean or Academic Chair of the Graphic Arts Technology program.
Number | Title | |
---|---|---|
GAT-101 | Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology | |
GAT-110 | Introduction to Photoshop | |
GAT-115 | Introduction to Illustrator | |
GAT-178 | Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing | |
GAT-190 | Image Generation and Output | |
GAT-215 | Advanced Illustrator | |
GAT-220 | Adv Photoshop for Graphic Arts Industry | |
GAT-241 | Intermediate Desktop Publishing | |
GAT-242 | Advanced Desktop Publishing | |
GAT-255 | Color System Management | |
ART-104 | Color Theory |
Number | Title | |
---|---|---|
ENG-101 | Composition I | |
MTH-115 | General Education Mathematics | |
MTH-120 | College Algebra | |
ENG-103 | Composition II | |
SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | |
BIO-106 | Environmental Biology | |
BIO-107 | Environmental Biology Laboratory | |
PSY-170 | General Psychology | |
SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology |
Number | Title | |
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ART-101 | Drawing & Composition I | |
ART-102 | Drawing & Composition II | |
ART-103 | Design I | |
BUS-101 | Introduction to Business | |
GAT-150 | Typography | |
GAT-168 | Graphic Arts Technology Internship | |
MKT-260 | Principles of Marketing | |
WEB-225 | Digital Photography |
The current trend in printing and publishing companies across the nation is to integrate the use of the one-dimensional medium of print with other multi-dimensional forms of communication. The Cross Media Production course of study involves not only developing graphics and publishing pieces, but also web and television design.
The Cross Media Production Program of study prepares students for entry-level jobs creating print, marketing, web, and special effects images for printing, marketing and film companies. Students should consult with an academic advisor, or the Dean or Academic Chair of the Graphic Arts Technology program.
Number | Title | |
---|---|---|
GAT-101 | Introduction to Graphic Arts Technology | |
GAT-110 | Introduction to Photoshop | |
GAT-115 | Introduction to Illustrator | |
GAT-178 | Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing | |
GAT-190 | Image Generation and Output | |
GAT-215 | Advanced Illustrator | |
GAT-220 | Adv Photoshop for Graphic Arts Industry | |
GAT-241 | Intermediate Desktop Publishing | |
GAT-242 | Advanced Desktop Publishing | |
GAT-255 | Color System Management |
Number | Title | |
---|---|---|
ENG-101 | Composition I | |
MTH-115 | General Education Mathematics | |
MTH-120 | College Algebra | |
ENG-103 | Composition II | |
SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | |
BIO-106 | Environmental Biology | |
BIO-107 | Environmental Biology Laboratory | |
PSY-170 | General Psychology | |
SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology |
Number | Title | |
---|---|---|
COM-156 | Audio Production I | |
COM-157 | Video Production I | |
WEB-101 | Programming Related to the Internet | |
WEB-102 | Adv Programming Related to the Internet | |
WEB-225 | Digital Photography | |
BUS-101 | Introduction to Business | |
MKT-260 | Principles of Marketing |