GRT 455 - Digital Publishing Capstone

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This is the final course for students pursuing an emphasis in digital publishing in the Graphic Technologies A.A.S. degree program. Students work collaboratively to produce a capstone project, utilizing their skills developed in previous courses. In conjunction, students enter completed projects in a statewide professional competition and prepare both hard-copy and digital portfolios.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Visual Communications diploma and Term 4 of the Graphic Technologies program
Competencies

Modify previously created projects to exemplify current knowledge and skills
1. Modify to improve graphic design and layout projects as specified by the instructor
2. Modify to improve digital image projects as specified by the instructor
Create a magazine cover design for professional print production.
1. Conceptualize design through thumbnail sketches and consultation.
2. Execute the concept in the appropriate computer application.
Apply skills to specified component of class project.
1. Execute specified position as assigned
2. Assist if the bindery production of the printed project.
Work with a customer to complete a design project.
1. Execute project in the appropriate computer application as specified by the client
2. Meet with customer on a regular basis to present progress.
3. Package the project for professional print production
Output digital files to plate or film media
1. Prepare postscript file of digital document.
2. Operate RIP software to execute digital file output.
3. Operate the imagesetter for digital output and process media.
Assist in the planning of a portfolio showing event
1. Execute specified position as assigned
2. Maintain communication with team partners
3. Attend portfolio at event and present portfolio
Prepare images for professional print production
1. Adjust process and spot color images in an image editing application
2. Save the images in the proper color mode, file format, and resolution
Demonstrate the ability to organize time and meet deadlines
1. Participate in instructor/student progress meetings
2. Maintain progress in accordance to course timeline
3. Maintain personal time log of progress
4. Submit time records with completed projects
Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others
1. Participate as a team member in collaborative project
2. Attend progress meetings with other classmates
3. Assist the class in completion of capstone project.
Prepare resume for professional review
1. Complete a final typewritten draft of final copy
2. Complete final layout of resume
3. Prepare final resume for hard copy distribution
4. Prepare final resume for electronic distribution
Prepare a portfolio for professional review
1. Review final portfolio with course instructor as scheduled
2. Assemble, organize and present portfolio on time and as scheduled.
3. Evaluate portfolio review and make decisions for future portfolio based on review
4. Prepare final portfolio for electronic distribution
Document job search strategies.
1. Prepare a written job search strategy
2. Maintain a job search log.