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COURSE AVAILABILITY

The following outlines the expected course availability each semester.

Fall Semester

GRTC 2350 GRTC 3351

GRTC 3352 GRTC 3353

GRTC 4372 GRTC 4390

Spring Semester

GRTC 2350 GRTC 3350

GRTC 3351 GRTC 3352

GRTC 3353 GRTC 4373

GRTC 4396

Summer Semester

GRTC 3353 GRTC 4376

GRTC 4378 GRTC 4396

This projected schedule is subject to change without notice. For the actual course schedule for upcoming semesters, visit: https://www.stu.uh.edu/ uoh/newenrlsrv/select .jsp

Digital Media Courses

For official course descriptions, please see the UH courses catalog

For an example degree plan and detailed curriculum information visit the Digital Media Program section of the site.

GRTC 2350: Graphics for Digital Media

Introduction to pixel-based and vector graphics for use in print and digital media.

GRTC 2351: Web Design

The course introduces students to Web page design, site planning, interface design, and site implementation.

GRTC 2352: Digital Photography

Digital cameras; photographic principles; image organization, meta-data, evaluation, and correction; digital asset management; creating image portfolios for the web; and use of color management to soft- and hardproof finished photographs.

GRTC 3350: Graphic Communications Materials & Processes

An introduction to graphic communications processes and ancillary operations. An in-depth study of common materials used in the graphic reproduction process.

GRTC 3351: Graphic Production Process Control 1

Theory and practice in the preparation of single-color images for reproduction. Use of appropriate quality control devices and standards.

GRTC 3352: Graphic Production Process Control II

Theory and practice in the use of printing presses for single-color reproductions. Use of appropriate quality control devices.(Prerequisite/Co-requisite GRTC 3351)

GRTC 3353: Visual Communications Technology

This course provides students with an overview of the technological systems that extend the range of human communications, with an emphasis on visual communications processes.

GRTC 3354: Video Planning and Production

Planning, storyboarding, workflow, and techniques of capturing audio and video.

GRTC 4372: Costing in Graphic Communications

Principles and techniques of cost estimating for graphic communications production.

GRTC 4373: Graphic Production Process Control III

Theory and practice in using graphic communication production control techniques to produce full-color documents. Includes an in-depth study of color theory, measurement, correction, modification, management, and separation techniques.

GRTC 4374: Video Post Production

Video editing systems, editing principles and techniques, special effects, types of output media, and distribution.

GRTC 4376: Multimedia Authoring

Development and construction of instructional and display multimedia. (Prerequisite GRTC 3353)

GRTC 4378: Senior Project

Individual members of this research-oriented class study problems of areas of their own choosing in the field of organizational leadership and supervision guided by the instructor. Cass presentations by students on their projects; instructor-led discussion of research methods. (Prerequisite GRTC 3351, 3352)

GRTC 4390: Current Issues in Graphic Communications

Issues and topics in graphic communications technology. (Prerequisite GRTC 3351, 3352)

GRTC 4396: Internship

Students may complete up to two internships.