Pasadena City College / Graphic Communications Technology

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Available Courses

  • GRCOM 221 - Advanced image processing and desktop publishing techniques for the printing and publishing industries. Proper use of flatbed and drum scanners and software. Use of popular photo-manipulation and page assembly, raster image processor, image acquisition and optical character recognition software. Techniques for processing and evaluation of imagesetter film, digital/analog proofs and final film/files required by printers and publishers. Required: instructional trips. Total of 45 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory.
  • GRCOM 220 - Introduction to desktop computer techniques for the printing and publishing industries. Proper use of popular page layout and scanning software in preparing files for the prepress production environment. Practical experience preparing customer's files for imaging by service bureaus. Typographical training in font, style, kerning and specifications for producing complete documents necessary for imaging. Precise use and safe operation of micro-computers, understanding of the file formats, fonts and trade customs used in the professional desktop publishing field. Required instructional trips. Total of 45 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory.

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