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2020-2021 Undergraduate Calendar

2020-2021 Undergraduate Calendar

GCM 110

Introduction to Graphic Communications

This course introduces students to graphic communications manufacturing processes with emphasis on the variety of methods available, and their application. Subject matter includes design, copy preparation, premedia, proofing, materials, various printing processes, post-press, health and safety, sustainability, and accessibility considerations. Students learn about the global and Canadian impact of the print industry.
Weekly Contact: Lecture:3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Co-Requisites

None

Custom Requisites

None

Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages

*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.

Graphic Communication

  • GCM 110
    Introduction to Graphic Communications
  • GCM 111
    Graphic Communication Technologies
  • GCM 120
    Graphic Communications Processes 1
  • GCM 121
    Graphic Communications Processes 2
  • GCM 130
    Design and Layout
  • GCM 210
    Consumer Packaging
  • GCM 220
    Graphic Communication Processes 3
  • GCM 230
    Typography
  • GCM 240
    Material Science for Print
  • GCM 250
    Binding and Finishing
  • GCM 260
    Digital Premedia Workflows
  • GCM 320
    Digital Printing Technologies
  • GCM 350
    Estimating for Graphic Communications
  • GCM 360
    Colour Management for Graphic Communications
  • GCM 362
    Web and Cross Media
  • GCM 370
    Management Studies
  • GCM 372
    Operations and Process Management
  • GCM 375
    Project Management for Graphic Communications
  • GCM 420
    Advanced Print Production Processes
  • GCM 460
    Asset Management for Graphic Communications
  • GCM 461
    Workflow Automation
  • GCM 470
    Business Plan
  • GCM 490
    Thesis
  • GCM 710
    The Art of the Book
  • GCM 712
    Making an Impact: The Letterpress Revival
  • GCM 720
    Magazine Production and Publishing
  • GCM 722
    Book Production and Publishing
  • GCM 730
    Fulfillment: Signed, Sealed and Delivered
  • GCM 738
    Photoshopped! The Art of Image Retouching
  • GCM 740
    Accessibility for Graphic Communications
  • GCM 746
    Sustainability in Print and Packaging
  • GCM 750
    3D Printing
  • GCM 754
    Sign and Display Graphics
  • GCM 800
    Tags, Labels and Bags: Flexo Processes
  • GCM 802
    eBook Production and Publishing
  • GCM 804
    Non-traditional Printing Applications
  • GCM 806
    Advanced Typography
  • GCM 808
    Outside the box: Package Prototyping
  • GCM 810
    Creativity, Clients and Design
  • GCM 812
    Out of a bind: Adv Binding and Finishing
  • GCM 816
    Sales and Customer Relationship Mgmt GCM
  • GCM 818
    Press Troubleshooting Simulation
  • GCM 850
    Directed Studies I: Issues and Trends
  • GCM 852
    Directed Studies II: Issues and Trends
  • GCM 854
    Advanced Material Science
  • GCM 856
    Colour Theory and Measurement
  • GCM 858
    Advanced Workflows
  • GCM 860
    Advanced Variable Data Printing
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