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Course Description
Digital Imaging I
GRA-104

This course guides students to a beginning level of image editing using digital imaging software. The course will focus on understanding issues of image manipulation and compositing, raster file format qualities and limitations, and the aplica- tion interface components.

Digital Imaging II
GRA-105

This course guides students to an intermediate level of image editing using digital imaging software. The course will focus on understanding issues of more complex image manipulation and compositing using filters, calculations, actions, channels, layers, and advanced topics.

Page Composition
GRA-106

This course focuses on the elements of page composition and visual design incorporating both graphics and text in a computer desktop publishing environment. Design standards will be discussed in relation to professional work examples.

Web Page Graphics Design
GRA-120

Introduction to software and hardware tools used in web page construction. Emphasis is placed on visual design techniques, ease of use, the plan- ning process, and interactivity.

Interactivity & Graphics
GRA-201

This course focuses on utilizing multimedia authoring software to create onscreen interactive graphic content presentations for diverse delivery systems such as interactive kiosks, games, internet sites, or educational CD-Roms.

Advanced Interactivity and Graphics
GRA-202

Utilizing multimedia authoring and web page design software to create onscreen interactive graphic content presentations especially for the web.

3D Modeling & Surfacing
GRA-203

This course focuses on basic concepts of three dimensional graphics grounded in Cartesian geometry. Special emphasis will be on modeling, texturing, lighting, and still rendering.

Advanced 3D Graphics
GRA-204

This course focuses on intermediate concepts of three dimensional graphics. Special emphasis will be on animation of the 3D objects and environment.

Principles of Animation
GRA-205

This course focuses on the historically developed principles of animation used in both traditional, hand drawn techniques and film, as well as in modern computer generated presentations.

Portfolio & Career Management
GRA-206

This course focuses on preparing the student for one of two outcomes: continuation in a four year graphics program or securing entry level employ- ment. Special emphasis will be placed on preparing a professional level portfolio and researching the job market.

Introduction to Geospatial Technology
GST-101

Introduction to the fundamentals of Geospatial Technology.

Spatial Analysis
GST-102

This course introduces students to problem-solving and decision making using geospatial analysis techniques.

Data Acquisition and Management
GST-103

This course addresses the interpretation and understanding of a variety of data formats available in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Cartographic Design
GST-104

This course introduces fundamental cartographic concepts.

Health Care Aide
HCA-110

Essential skills for caregiving at live-in facility, home health care and direct care worker.

World History to 1500/GE
HIS-110

Topics related to political, economic, social and cultural history of the world from its earliest beginnings to 1500.

World History Since 1500/GE
HIS-111

Topics related to political, economic, social and cultural history of the world from 1500 to the present.

History of U.S. to 1877/GE
HIS-121

This course is a survey of American history from the pre-Columbian era to the end of Reconstruction.

History of U.S. Since 1877/GE
HIS-122

This course is a survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present.

History of Arizona/GE
HIS-220

Arizona's history from Indian cultures through the Spanish, Mexican, and American periods. Special attention is focused on the lower Colorado region and its historic importance to Arizona.