Department of Technology at Illinois State University

 

T

he Graphic Communications sequence requires students to complete 75 hours. These hours are divided into four sections: General Education, Technology Core, Graphic Communications Core, and Electives.

To learn more about each course, the prerequisites and any additional degree requirements, we suggest going to the Illinois State University Undergraduate Catalog.

The following information is for those students who are in the 2008-2010 catalog. For further information on your specific catalog please contact the advisor for the department.

Required Courses

General Education Courses

  • CHE 102 Chemistry and Society
  • MAT 120 Finite Mathematics
  • MQM 100 Statistical Reasoning
  • PHY 105 Fundamentals of Physics
  • PSY 110 Explaining Human Behavior

Technology Core

  • TEC 100 Introduction to Industrial Technology
  • TEC 270 Managing Technological Systems
  • TEC 313 Quality Systems for Technology
  • TEC 330 Applied Economic Analysis for Technologists
  • HSC 271 Safety Technology

 

Graphic Communications Sequence Requirements

  • TEC 116 Technical Drawing
  • TEC 150 Graphic Communications Technology
  • TEC 151 Intro to Industrial Computer Systems
  • TEC 152 Digital Media Applications
  • TEC 250 Graphic Media Composition
  • TEC 253 Image Capture and Editing
  • TEC 358 Digital Media Management

Choose from either of the two options below:

Print Media Management Option

  • TEC 257 Print Media Production
  • TEC 351 Advanced Image Transfer Systems
  • TEC 352 Advanced Pre-Press Technology
  • TEC 353 Color Management
  • TEC 354 Print Production Planning & Profitability
  • TEC 356 Graphic Communications Business Practices

Web Media Management Option

  • TEC 243 Computer Networking Systems
  • TEC 245 Fundamentals of Operating Systems
  • TEC 283 Information and Imaging Technologies
  • TEC 319 Computer Graphics
  • TEC 342 Topics (E-Commerce)
  • TEC 320 Project Management

 

Electives (6 hours)

  • TEC 317 Computer-Aided Rendering & Animation
  • TEC 350 Flexography
  • TEC 370 Supply Chain Logistics
  • TEC 398 Professional Practice
  • ACC 131 Financial Accounting
  • COM 160 Intro to Mass Communication
  • ECO 105 Principles of Economics
  • FIL 185 Legal/Ethical/Social Environment of Business