ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and terminology associated with typography and page layout. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ARTC 1353 Computer Illustration (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: ARTC 1302 . Implementation of software for illustration and/or photo manipulation for reproduction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ARTC 1391 Special Topics in Graphic Design, Commercial Art and Illustration (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: Visual Communications Core Curriculum or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ARTC 1392 Special Topics in Design and Visual Communications (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Principles of digital image processing and electronic painting. Emphasis on bitmapped- or raster-based image marking and the creative aspects of electronic illustration for commercial and fine art applications. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. Layout procedures from thumbnails and roughs to final comprehensive and printing; emphasis on design principles for the creation of advertising and publishing materials, and techniques for efficient planning and documenting projects. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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ARTC 2348 Digital Publishing III (3)
This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite: None. A project based page layout course from concept to completion addressing design problems, preflight of files, color separations, and trapping techniques. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.