Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Graphic Communications (continued)
412-432-LA
Page Layout II: Advanced Adobe InDesign
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
This course builds on the skills learned in Page Layout I
and is designed to teach students advanced page layout
techniques using Adobe InDesign. Classes focus on the
development of effective page layout and design
techniques through hands-on exercises and creative
design analysis. Topics include: working with long
documents such as booklets, catalogues, manuals and
annual reports. Students will produce press-ready files.
Methodology: Multimedia presentations, hands-on
computer tutorials, theory and practical tests and design
projects.
4 hours/week Units: 2.33
Prerequisite: 412-224 and 412-311
412-511-LA
Animated Graphics II: ActionScript
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
ActionScript is the programming language that
empowers Flash and helps designers create highly
interactive multimedia web sites, games, educational
tools and more. Students will learn and apply
ActionScript to develop interactive Flash projects and will
produce a multimedia portfolio showcasing the body of
work they have produced in the Graphic
Communications program.
Methodology: on-screen computer demonstrations,
hands-on exercises, creative projects and tests.
4 hours/week Units: 2.33
Prerequisite: 412-413
412-512-LA
Business Centre I
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
In this course, students will learn how to establish and
organize a graphic communication business. They will
work with clients to apply design, marketing and
management techniques while operating and staffing the
Business Centre. Emphasis will be placed throughout the
course on pricing client projects, organizing personnel
resources, as well as on managing the finances of the
business.
Methodology: Multimedia lectures, case studies, videos,
creative projects including sketching, team projects,
theory tests and hands-on experience in running the
Graphic Communications Business Centre.
4 hours/week Units: 2.33
Prerequisite: 412-432, 412-413 & 412-414
412-514-LA
Magazine Publishing
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
This project-based course provides first-hand experience
in producing multi-page print documents. As members of
a creative team, Graphic Communications students will
develop skills as decision-makers, media writers, editors,
designers, page composers and pre-press specialists.
Students will also develop their typography and layout
skills by producing a newspaper, a print magazine as well
as a Web-based version (E-Zine). Projects will involve
research and sketches while communication skills will be
evaluated through written rationale and oral
presentations.
Methodology: Multimedia lectures, journalistic writing
assignments, guest speakers, team work and real life
exposure to the importance of meeting deadlines.
4 hours/week Units: 2.33
Prerequisite: 412-311, 412-312 and 412-313
412-515-LA
Prepress
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
Students will be introduced to the preparation required
to output professionally printed files on both Macintosh
and Windows platforms. The following topics will be
covered: the production process, technical constraints
and how to accurately prepare images and files with
respect to anticipated methods of production for the
service bureaus and print shops. Several team projects
will integrate research, sketch, design and technical skills.
Methodology: Demonstrations, lectures, practical
applications, critique sessions, theory tests, and guest
lecturers or site visits.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: 412-411 and 412-432