COM_ 160 Communications for Graphic Arts
You will learn basic listening, writing, and speaking skills as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills. Your studies will also include effective presentation techniques and business telephone communication skills.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
GRPH 104 Introduction to Graphic Communications
You will be able to identify and explain various design and production considerations for print. An understanding will also be gained of the variety of hardware and software components utilized in prepress along with computing platforms and digital file basics. You will understand digital output and the basic functions found in prepress workflow solutions.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
GRPH 105 Digital Prepress Systems
You will be introduced to the desktop publishing environment through a combination of theory and lab experiences. You will develop the basic knowledge and skills of digital prepress processes and systems including an introduction to the Macintosh operating system, and the hardware and software used in the graphic arts industry.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
GAP 130
GRPH 106 Introduction to Typography
You will gain an understanding of the history, development and application of typography in relation to electronic file preparation. You will study the mechanics of type, the form and function of type, and the images and emotion in typography.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Equivalent Course(s):
GAP 131
GRPH 107 Introduction to Printing
Your studies will introduce you to a variety of printing and finishing techniques. You will study different printing processes such as offset printing, gravure printing, flexography printing, screen printing and digital printing. You will also learn about common finishing and binding processes. The course content also includes Occupational Health and Safety Procedures and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
GRPH 108 Substrates, Inks and Toners
Your studies will provide technical aspects of paper, other substrates, inks and toners used in the printing industry. Manufacture, application and interaction of these materials are examined in relation to particular processes and end use requirements. You will gain hands-on experience with the paper cutter and equipment maintenance.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
GRPH 107 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 110 Page Layout Software 1
You will be introduced to page layout software and acquire the basic knowledge required for digital page makeup. You will focus on the user interface of page layout software as well as basic use of text, objects, colour and formatting skills.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 105 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 106 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 111 Digital Page Layout 1
Building on the skills you developed in Page Layout Software 1, you will develop basic skills in digital prepress production. You will become familiar with page make-up using page layout software through lab experience.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
GRPH 110 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 112 Page Layout Software 2
You will develop the skills necessary to produce error-free digital documents using page layout software through a combination of theory and lab experiences. You will focus on the efficient use of page layout software, constructing files with imported images, graphics, and text. You will use style sheets, libraries, clipping paths, runarounds, layers and keyboard shortcuts.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Equivalent Course(s):
GAP 231
Prerequisites:
GRPH 111 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 113 Digital Page Layout 2
Building on the skills you developed in Page Layout Software 2, you will recreate problem-free, multi-colour digital documents with page layout software. You will acquire the skills needed to prepare intermediate spot and process colour digital files to industry standards and output to job specifications.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Equivalent Course(s):
GAP 232
Prerequisites:
GRPH 112 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 125 Basic Design
You will be introduced to the basic design elements, the principles of organization in visual design, and the effective use of colour in design. You will acquire the fundamental design knowledge and skills necessary in all graphic design.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
Prerequisites:
GRPH 110 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 130 Digital Illustration Software
You will be introduced to illustration software and acquire the basic knowledge required for the digital production of vector graphics. You will be introduced to illustration software interface, tools and drawing techniques.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 105 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 106 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 131 Digital Illustration
You will acquire the practical skills required for the digital production of multi-colour graphics. You will perform problem-free spot and process colour logo recreation using illustration software.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
GRPH 130 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 141 Image Fundamentals
Your studies will help you gain an understanding of various image reproduction processes and imaging theory. You will be introduced to the hardware, software and colour management.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 105 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 142 Image Correction
You will acquire the practical skills required to enhance images and adjust image quality by using Adobe camera raw processing, curves and shadow/highlight adjustments, painting with light, channel adjustments, layer blend modes, layer masks and sharpening techniques.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 143 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 143 Colour Management
Your studies will focus on colour workflow management for print production. You will assign profiles to ensure colour consistency and repeatability for output.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 141 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 144 Digital Printing
You will learn about the origin and principles of digital printing and how those technologies are being used in the printing industry today. Studies will focus on digital printer operation, and optimization using theory and lab experience. You will gain hands-on experience by producing a variety of short-run jobs common to the print industry, as they implement various digital printing technologies.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 108 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 185 Press Operation 1
Your studies will provide an introduction to platemaking techniques and basic press operation. You will print single coloured projects to industry standards, using Heidelberg presses.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Equivalent Course(s):
GAP 170
Prerequisites:
GRPH 108 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 191 Job Production 1
Building on the skills you acquired throughout the first year of the Graphic Communications program, you will co-ordinate and produce a variety of projects to industry standards.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
GRPH 106 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 113 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 125 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 131 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 142 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 143 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 185 Minimum Grade of 60
MATH 165 Mathematics for Printers
You will acquire the basic mathematics skills required for entry level occupations in the graphics/print industry. Your studies will include mathematics, units of measurement and statistical process controls.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
GRPH 205 Job Engineering
Your studies will cover aspects of the Graphic Arts Workflow and will equip you with the knowledge needed to prepare industry standard print-ready files for distribution within the Graphic Arts Industry. You will examine the process a digital file takes from conception to materialization.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 191 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 206 Digital Output
Your studies will cover aspects of Digital Output in the Graphic Arts Industry. You will learn about the digital prepress workflow and will acquire the skills required create perfect PDF files capable of printing on all output devices used within the Graphic Arts Industry. You will discover the common mistakes that cause PDF files to fail and will learn how to avoid and fix these common mistakes.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
GRPH 210 Page Layout Software 3
You will acquire the practical skills required for the efficient use of page layout software through lab experience. You will use Adobe InDesign to build a wide range of real-world projects to be used to create a professional portfolio.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 191 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 211 Digital Page Layout 3
You will prepare basic real-world documents by using page layout software for the creation and output of error-free documents to industry output standards.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 210 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 212 Digital Page Layout 4
You will focus on the preparation of complex real-world documents. You will use the advanced features of page layout software for the creation and output of error-free documents to industry output standards.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 211 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 213 Digital Page Layout 5
You will focus on the preparation of complex, real-world digital documents. You will use the advanced features of page layout software for the creation and output of error-free, multi-page documents to industry output standards.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 212 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 240 Image Editing Software
You will acquire the practical skills required for the efficient use of image editing software by using Adobe Photoshop to build a wide range of real-world projects to be included in a professional portfolio.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 142 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 191 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 241 Image Editing 1
Lab experience will help you acquire the practical skills required to create unique and eye-catching photographic effects. You will learn how to enhance images through adding light for emphasis, adding drop and directional shadows, and using motion blur and film grain creatively. You will also cover how to add a distressed look to create a vintage-style photograph, use infrared and solarization, and apply creative layer blending.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 240 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 242 Image Editing 2
Building on the skills you developed in GRPH 241, you will focus on applying a variety of effects to images using Adobe Photoshop. The course combines practical experience in editing images for the development of advertising concepts, high quality print output, and inclusion in a professional portfolio.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 241 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 268 Sheetfed Offset Press Orientation
You will be able to recognize the basic types, systems, specifications, and configurations of a sheetfed offset press.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 185 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 269 Safety
You will understand and demonstrate proper safety procedures for sheetfed offset press operation.
2.0
Credit Units
25.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 268 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 270 Feeder System
You will identify feeder system components and types. You will safely operate and troubleshoot the feeder system including the pickup and paperfeed devices.
2.0
Credit Units
25.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 269 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 271 Sheet Register System
You will identify and operate the components of the register system of a sheetfed offset press.
2.0
Credit Units
25.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 270 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 272 Delivery System
You will work with each component of a chain delivery system. You will troubleshoot sheet register system and delivery system operations.
2.0
Credit Units
25.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 271 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 273 Printing Unit
You will explain plate, blanket, and impression cylinder principles; describe and implement proper procedures for packing, mounting, and removing plates and blankets; properly align and adjust cylinders; and troubleshoot plate, blanket, and printing unit problems.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 272 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 274 Inking System
You will explain ink and colour theory and inking system principles, list and describe components and characteristics of ink, perform proper selection, handling, and usage of ink, perform care and maintenance of the inking systems, and troubleshoot ink-related problems.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 273 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 275 Dampening System
You will explain dampening principles and chemistry; describe the components and operating principles of conventional and continuous-flow dampening systems; and troubleshoot dampening-related problems.
2.0
Credit Units
25.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 274 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 276 Press Makeready
You will list and describe guidelines and procedures for efficient makeready; identify and explain quality control and colour measurement devices used during makeready; identify makeready problems and their solutions; and perform operation and procedures to prepare the sheetfed offset press for production, including achieving register and bringing the press up to colour.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 275 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 277 Press Production
You will safely and properly operate the sheetfed press by completing the following objectives: set up the press, maintain register, colour, and quality during the pressrun, recognize a problem when it occurs, determine its causes, and take corrective action.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 276 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 278 Preventative Maintenance
You will explain the importance of regularly scheduled equipment maintenance and prepare a schedule for the maintenance of particular press areas, including procedures for lubrication and the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
GRPH 110 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 279 Press Operation 2
Building on the skills you acquired throughout the Graphic Communications program, you will produce a variety two colour projects to industry standards.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
Prerequisites:
GRPH 278 Minimum Grade of 60
GRPH 291 Job Production 2
Building on the skills you developed throughout the Graphic Communications program, you will locate a client from a non-profit organization and work as the customer service representative, graphic artist/prepress operator and press operator on a "live" job from concept through to delivery. You will plan a job, work with external suppliers, and utilize your skills and knowledge of the print production workflow and issues.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
GRPH 213 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 279 Minimum Grade of 60
WORK 300 Work Experience
You will participate in a four-week work experience which will prepare you for employment in the graphic communications industry. You will work within the graphic communications industry in Saskatchewan.
0.0
Credit Units
120.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Work Experience -Individual, Work Experience - Group
Prerequisites:
GRPH 131 Minimum Grade of 60
and GRPH 291 Minimum Grade of 60
