MCCCD Program Description

Computer Aided Graphic Arts II Part I

Course: ART283AA

First Term: 1990 Fall

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 1.7 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Advanced skill development of graphic design through use of microcomputer. Emphasis on producing all types of camera-ready advertising art for printed matter and package design. Includes illustration, typography, photoimaging, and color separation

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Computer generate a mechanical for two color printing using overlays and register marks. (I) 2. Describe screen percentages, line art, halftone art, and four color separation processes as related to the computer. (II,III) 3. Execute paste-up art and prepare overlays and masks for newspaper/magazine advertising using simple or multiple color separation on the computer. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Cover Design A. Overlays-two color separation B. Register marks II. Computer Color Separation Process A. Line art B. Halftone C. Four color process D. Screen percentages III. Newspaper/Magazine Advertising A. Black and white B. Multi-color ads C. Four color process D. Computer paste-up art E. Overlays and masks

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/22/1990

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