Digital Imaging Systems
Rationale
Gutenberg's innovation of movable type has resulted in the mass production of printed images. Digital technology permits the image to be output to a variety of media. Digital imaging systems use cutting edge technologies to enhance the rich tradition of graphic communications.For more information contact Hans Mortensen in the Department of Arts at hpmort@GeorgiaSouthern.edu or (912) 478-5844.
Course Descriptions
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Description |
|---|---|---|
| Area F | ||
| GCM 1321 | Desktop Publishing (2 hours) |
This is a general course presenting the development, growth and influence of desktop publishing in today’s society. The course presents the various hardware and software used in desktop publishing, as well as technologies that have evolved from desktop publishing. Students are introduced to typography and typographic principles, digital photography, scanning, image resolution, photo editing, imposition and their correct use in the creation of both everyday and formal communications. Students learn what makes an aesthetically pleasing document in both formal and informal settings. Corequisite: GCM 1411. |
| GCM 1411 | Desktop Publishing Lab(1 hour) | Through detailed instruction and problem solving activities, students use current desktop publishing hardware and software and apply various concepts learned in GCM 1321 (Desktop Publishing) including, drawing applications, page assembly, photo editing, digital photography, scanning, typography, aesthetics, image resolution and imposition. Corequisite: GCM 1321. |
| Required Courses | ||
| GCM 1131 | Graphic Communication Technology (3 hours) | An introduction to careers, the printing processes and the steps involved in preparing images for production in graphic communications. |
| GCM 2532 | Desktop Publishing II (3 hours) | This course builds on the concepts learned in Desktop Publishing (GCM 1321) and expands on the relationship between desktop publishing and digital prepress. Students examine the techniques and technologies used to create the visual images we see all around us. The concepts taught move the student from beginning desktop publishing into the world of digital prepress. Topics include the prepress working environment, hardware and software considerations, font and file management, bitmap and vector graphics, digital image characteristics, digital imposition, and digital image trapping. |
| GCM 2512 | Desktop Publishing II Lab (1 hour) | A laboratory experience that uses detailed instruction and problem solving activities, which students complete through the use of current desktop publishing hardware and software. This course supports the concepts learned in Desktop Publishing II (GCM 2532) through hands-on activities. Topics include digitizing originals, file format usage and creation, file preflight, image trapping, digital imposition, advanced image editing techniques and concepts and advanced desktop publishing techniques and concepts. |
| GCM 5534 | Digital Output Applications (3 hours) |
Covers the utilization of electronic imaging technologies for output applications for information imaging. Specific topics include internet development and management, and print-on-demand development and management. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to complete. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in GCM 3745 (required for Graphic Communications Management majors only, IT second discipline students and GCM minor students should consult with the assigned GCM program advisor). |
| Select a minimum of 5 hours from the following | ||
| GCM 2332 | Bindery, Finishing, and Distribution Practices (3 hours) | Designed to orient the student to the various bindery, finishing and distribution processes and practices common to the printing industry. Plant visits to bindery, finishing and distribution firms. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in GCM 1131. Corequisite: GCM 2412. |
| GCM 2412 | Bindery, Finishing, and Distribution Practices Lab (1 hour) | Designed to engage students with the processes and real world problems of bindery, finishing, and distribution processes and practices common to the printing industry. Plant visits to bindery, finishing, and distribution firms. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in GCM 1131. Corequisite: GCM 2332. |
| GCM 4232 | Photo Preparation for Production (3 hours) |
A combination of traditional and digital photography techniques will be used to enhance the quality of the original photograph. The focus of the class will be on creating images which maximize resolution while reducing editing requirements. Students will choose and use various lighting arrangements and output techniques to improve final image quality. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in GCM 1131, ART 1335, JOUR 3333, or permission of instructor. |
| GCM 5234 | Color Reproduction (3 hours) |
An exploration of professional color reproduction concepts and procedures related to the graphic communications and information technology industries. Topics include color theory, copy evaluation, color separation methods, color reproduction variables, color separation hardware and software, and color management systems. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to complete. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in GCM 3745 (required for Graphic Communications Management majors only, IT second discipline students and GCM minor students should consult with the assigned GCM program advisor). Corequisite: GCM5314/5314G. |
| GCM 5314 | Color Reproduction Lab (1 hour) |
This is a hands on laboratory course. The laboratory activities include the following: test for abnormal color vision, color measurement and evaluation, color standards, color proofing, color scanning, color reproduction methods, color management systems, color reproduction techniques using Photoshop and other software. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to complete. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in GCM 3745 (required for Graphic Communications Management majors only, IT second discipline students and GCM minor students should consult with the assigned GCM program advisor). Corequisite: GCM 5234/5234G. |
| GCM 5334 | Imaging Systems (3 hours) |
Imaging Systems is an in-depth course of how to effectively use, organize, and link imaging workstations, peripherals, systems, and files for information imaging. Current trends and issues of the industry are also covered. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to complete. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in GCM 3745 (required for Graphic Communications Management majors only, IT second discipline students and GCM minor students should consult with the assigned GCM program advisor). |
| Certain GCM prerequisites are waived for students in Second Disciplines. Please contact the GCM Second Discipline advisor. | ||