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Intro to Graphics 310210 , 310211
This one semester course is an introduction to the field of Graphic Arts. Students will be provided learning experiences in the areas of layout & design, photo enhancement, computer desktop publishing, and digital output. The Graphic Arts Industry in the state of Illinois employs more people than any other business or industry. A background in Graphic Arts at Naperville North can provide educational and career opportunities for the future.
Level: 9,
10,11,12 Semester: 1 Credit:1/2
Prerequisite: None Course
Fee Required
May also meet Fine Arts credit.
Graphics Communications II 310218 , 310219
This one semester course is designed to build on basic concepts and skills acquired in Intro to Graphics. Emphasis will be placed on processes related to the Graphic Arts. Projects are designed to explore areas of design through photo-offset printing. The majority of layout and copy preparation will be done using Desktop Publishing software in the Graphic Arts Lab. Career awareness and applications of basic educational skills are integrated into the course.
Level:
9,10,11,12 Semesters: 1
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Intro. to Graphics I Course Fee
Required
**This course receives dual credit at COD. See counselor or teacher for
information.
Production Graphics 310222 , 310223
This course will be offered both semesters and may be taken as a single semester or a full year credit. The course will provide the students with practical experiences in both printed and electronic production related to the Graphic Arts Industry. Actual production of School and District printing needs will constitute a major portion of this course. Students will examine each production request, determine production methods, and will complete each request from start to finish. Students will also take part in laboratory and equipment maintenance.
Level:
10,11,12 Semesters: 2 Credit:
1/2 or 1
Prerequisite: Graphic Communications II Course Fee Required
Drafting 1 - Auto CAD 2D 310610
This course is for all students who want to explore drafting as a career. Drawing for the mechanical engineer will be the major focus of the class. The basics of AutoCAD 2D will be presented during this first semester. Drawing assignments will be integrated with basic math and geometry skills to solve simple engineering problems. Freehand sketching, manual drafting and computer drafting skills will be developed so that they can be applied in other drafting courses like Pre-engineering, Architecture and Research and Design. This course receives articulated credit at College of DuPage.
Level: 9,10,11,
12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None. Purchase of some drafting supplies is required.
Course Fee Required
Drafting 2 - Auto CAD 3D 310617
This course is the second course of the drafting sequence and it is usually taken second semester. Students will study 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional AutoCAD drafting. The drafting topics covered second semester are dimensioning, working drawings, sectioning, auxiliaries, isometric pictorials and developments. The students will also be introduced to Mastercam Manufacturing software. In the Mastercam program a student can design, draw apart and also write the program to manufacture the part on a computer-controlled mill or lathe. This course receives articulated credit at College of DuPage.
Level: 9,10,11,
12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Drafting 1 Auto CAD 2D.
Course Fee Required
Updated: 01/01/2006