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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. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 1402. The student may register for either ARTC 1302 or ARTC 1402, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: ARTC 1302.
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.)

ARTC 1353 Computer Illustration (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Use of the tools and transformation options of an industry-standard vector drawing program to create complex illustrations. Includes principles of layout and design and manipulation of text and graphics. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ARTC 1359 Visual Design for New Media (3) New course added April 3, 2008
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Visual design elements as they relate to new media. Emphasizes aesthetics and visual problem solving such as typographic issues, color management, hierarchy of information, image optimization, and effective layout. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 1459. The student may register for either ARTC 1359 or ARTC 1459, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

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.)

ARTC 1394 Special Topics in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (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.)

ARTC 1459 Visual Design for New Media (4) New course added April 3, 2008
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Visual design elements as they relate to new media. Emphasizes aesthetics and visual problem solving such as typographic issues, color management, hierarchy of information, image optimization, and effective layout. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 1359. The student may register for either ARTC 1359 or ARTC 1459, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ARTC 2335 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation methods based on the student's specific area of study. It is recommended that this class be taken in the final semester of the program. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 2435. The student may register for either ARTC 2335 or ARTC 2435, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ARTC 2370 Art and Design for the Web (3)
This is a Local Need Course.
Prerequisite: None.
A study of practices, issues and techniques in web page design and web related graphic design. Emphasis will be given to visual problem solving such as typographic issues, color choice, logical navigation, image optimization and effective web page layout. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

ARTC 2435 Portfolio Development for Graphic Design (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Preparation of a portfolio comprised of completed graphic design class projects. Evaluation and demonstration of portfolio presentation methods based on the student's specific area of study. This course is cross-listed as ARTC 2335. The student may register for either ARTC 2335 or ARTC 2435, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

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.

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