VC 110 - Ophthalmic Lenses I

• distinguish and list the components of the electromagnetic spectrum;
• describe the action of light rays through refracting mediums;
• distinguish between various single vision lens forms;
• identify and describe basic and advance lens forms;
• apply correct formulas that relate to lens function; and
• describe various lens materials and identify specific characteristics of each.

 

F (N)

VC 133 - Introduction to Contact Lens Laboratory

• identify New York State laws governing the contact lens field;
• list individuals who made contributions to the contact lens field;
• identify anatomical structures related to contact lens wear;
• discuss contact lens materials and designs;
• explain indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of contact lenses;
• discuss the use of contact lens solutions; and 
• demonstrate psychomotor skills using the keratometer, radiuscope, diameter gauge, and thickness gauge.

VC 140 - Ophthalmic Assisting

• demonstrate knowledge of and ability to take a relevant, concise ophthalmic history;
• identify basic anatomy and physiology of the eye;
• demonstrate knowledge of the basic concept of the field of vision and instrument use;
• demonstrate knowledge of ophthalmic ointments and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each;
• demonstrate knowledge of and instrument use;
• distinguish between objective and subjective autorefraction;
• demonstrate basic knowledge of and ability to perform color vision test and use of Amsler grid;
• identify basic ophthalmic emergencies and procedures;
• demonstrate basic knowledge of microbial control, sanitation, disinfection, sterilization and contamination;
• identify basic ophthalmic instrumentation and their uses, and perform basic maintenance; and
• demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA and how it influences policy, procedure and duties in the ophthalmic health care setting.

 

F (N)

VC 141 - Assisting and Refraction Lab

• capture, save and retrieve high resolution digital retinal images utilizing the fundus camera;
• measure and record intraocular pressure with use of a non-contact tonometer;
• determine refractive error with automated refraction testing utilizing simultaneous cross cylinders;
• conduct auto lensometry; and
• perform standard white/white kinetic perimetry using an automated visual field system.

VC 142 - Contact Lenses I

• determine the proper type and prescription for soft contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft contact lenses and the follow-up care;
• know the indications and contraindications to contact lens wear;
• design spherical rigid lenses; and
• identify different types of edema.

 

Prerequisites: VC 133
Concurrent Registration: VC 143
S (N)

VC 143 - Lab for VC 142

• demonstrate the usage of instruments needed in the fitting of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow-up care;
• express the terminology of contact lens fitting;
• fit soft contact lenses;
• evaluate corneal topography;
• insert and remove soft contact lenses;
• obtain a contact lens history;
• verify contact lens parameters; and
• perform a visual acuity check.

 

Prerequisites: VC 133
Concurrent Registration: VC 142
S (N)

VC 150 - Ophthalmic Dispensing II

• distinguish between different frame construction and materials;
• identify frame components, frame mounting systems and their applications;
• determine uses of specialty frame products including sport/safety and other specialty frame designs;
• define boxing system terminology and frame and lens measurements including application;
• calculate lens decentration and minimum blank size as it correlates to the boxing system;
• apply formulas used in spherical and cylinder lenses;
• perform prescription transposition, optical cross, nominal power and lens curvature formulas;
• perform an analysis of ophthalmic prisms which will include descriptions of prisms, classification of prismatic effects and measurements, splitting, and combining of ophthalmic prisms;
• the proper use of Prentice’s Rule in decentering single vision lenses to create prism; and
• identify the proper functions of multifocal lenses including lens decentration/inset and proper segment placement.

VC 160 - Ophthalmic Lenses II

• identify and record the information necessary to duplicate lenses covered in class;
• apply formulas that relate to functions of spectacle lenses;
• measure and apply appropriate formula to determine proper base curve of a given lens;
• conduct analysis of varying lens product enhancements of all ophthalmic lens materials;
• identify and describe various single vision, multifocal and specialty lens forms;
• distinguish and describe various lens tints and their appropriate uses; and
• describe different lens aberrations and proper methods for limiting their unwanted characteristics.

 

Prerequisites: VC 110
S (N)

VC 232 - Contact Lenses II

• fit all makes of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow up care;
• express the terminology of contact lens fitting;
• assess how to fit special lenses; and
• participate in National Contact Lens Certification Examination and the New York State Contact Lens Licensing Examination.

 

Prerequisites: VC 142
Concurrent Registration: VC 233
F (N)

VC 233 - Lab for VC 232

• demonstrate the usage of instruments needed in the fitting of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow-up care;
• express the terminology of contact lens fitting;
• assess how to fit special lenses;
• evaluate fluorescein patterns; and
• participate in the National Contact Lens Certification Examination and the New York State Contact Lens Licensing Examination.

 

Prerequisites: VC 142
Concurrent Registration: VC 232
F (N)

VC 240 - Ophthalmic Dispensing III

• determine the effects of presbyopia and select appropriate lens for its correction;
• evaluate difference lens styles;
• compare and contrast the multitude of lens styles available;
• manipulate patients prescription to meet differing visual requirements;
• distinguish proper segment placement of varying multifocal styles;
• identify anisometropic prescriptions leading to vertical imbalance;
• determine proper method for the correction of vertical imbalance;
• conduct use of proper formulas for calculating vertical imbalance;
• identify the concept and early design of progressive addition lenses;
• analyze the current technology used in the creation of modern progressive lenses;
• identify the proper methods used in the fitting and dispensing of progressive lenses;
• determine design characteristics and proper uses of specialty progressive lenses;
• evaluate effect of digital surfacing principles with evolving progressive lens design;
• distinguish between the different forms of glare and proper lens selection for their management;
• identify differing forms of radiant energy and its effect on the eye;
• identify differing absorptive lenses and their appropriate uses; and
• evaluate the effects of different lens coatings on ophthalmic lens surfaces including scratch resistant, anti-reflective and mirror.

VC 243 - Contact Lens Clinic Practice

• demonstrate the usage of instruments needed in the fitting of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow-up care;
• take a contact lens history;
• educate patients in the proper insertion, removal and care of contact lenses;
• evaluate the fit of soft contact lenses;
• communicate effectively with patients; and
• participate in the National Contact Lens Certification Examination and the New York State Contact Lens Licensing Examination.

VC 245 - Ophthalmic Fabrication I

• demonstrate the proper use of lensometer;
• perform neutralization of spherical and cylindrical lenses;
• demonstrate proper techniques of hand beveling ophthalmic lenses;
• identify and properly use common ophthalmic hand tools and measuring devices;
• develop proper bench alignment skills;
• perform basic ophthalmic frame repair;
• demonstrate proper layout of single vision and multifocal lenses;
• learn and complete job work ticket;
• edge, assemble and verify completed single vision and multifocal eyewear; and
• demonstrate application of ANSI standards.

 

F (N)

VC 246 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab I

• demonstrate lens neutralization techniques;
• analyze single vision and multifocal prescriptions;
• interpret prescription ordering terminology;
• develop effective ophthalmic record keeping;
• demonstrate visual axis measurement theory;
• apply dispensing procedure theory;
• dispense basic plastic and metal eyewear;
• perform basic facial measurements;
• utilize all required hand tools for frame adjustments;
• employ standard order form; and
• interact courteously and calmly with student/patient.

VC 250 - Ophthalmic Dispensing IV

• distinguish between the multiple tests done in the preliminary eye examination;
• identify microbes which cause eye infections, ocular conditions and anatomy affected by the particular microbe and methods of reducing their spread in eye practices;
• distinguish between different ocular pharmacology agents and the application methods of these agents;
• identify cataract terminology, formation and surgical techniques used for the removal of cataracts;
• conduct an analysis of the different methods of aphakic correction including spectacles, contact lenses and intraocular lens implants;
• evaluate refractive surgical techniques with emphasis on most current technology and special challenges and concerns in fitting post refractive surgical patients with contact lenses and spectacles;
• identify the most common eye diseases and their treatments including macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy along with test and treatment of these diseases;
• develop proper techniques for identifying and correcting complex and unusual vision prescriptions including aniseikonic, high minus and high plus; and
• apply knowledge of low vision problems to determine appropriate device for its management.

VC 255 - Ophthalmic Fabrication II

• fabricate and evaluate bifocal and progressive multifocal lenses;
• demonstrate ability to tint and polish spectacle lenses;
• demonstrate ability to work with different ophthalmic frame materials;
• create prism in finished vision eyewear;
• repair hidden hinges in zyl frames;
• demonstrate ability to solder frames;
• repair frames with broken eye wire and temple screws;
• groove and insert lenses into nylon rimless frame; and
• demonstrate application of ANSI standards.

VC 256 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab II

• dispense all plastic, combination, rimless and metal eyewear;
• analyze and interpret special and extraordinary prescriptions, including presbyopic, cataract, prism, and high powers;
• perform dispensing skills;
• identify and apply components of a electronic based recording and ordering systems; and
• perform the various requirements needed in off-campus clinic operations and replicated dispensing scenarios.

VC 261 - General Dispensing Practice

• complete minor repairs to customers eyewear;
• readjust eyewear to customers satisfaction in a normal period of time;
• interact courteously with co-workers and customers alike;
• apply skills learned in Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab to situations encountered in actual business practice;
• suggest appropriate eyewear to the public regarding frame compatibility with the customer prescription;
• describe benefits accruable to the customer based on frames, size, color, type, and/or material;
• take all required facial and anatomical measurements to correctly fabricate the customer’s prescription;
• deliver the completed eyewear to the customer, making all necessary adjustments beyond the basic bench adjustment, including directions to the customer on proper handling, maintenance and pitfalls concerning adjustment to the new optical power of the lenses and prescription;
• document and place order, transmit specifications and record appropriate laboratory information;
• maintain price and product lists by monitoring price and product availability;
• determine patient’s participation in a third party program and complete appropriate documentation; and
• establish rapport with patient and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.

VC 264 - Ophthalmic Practice Management

• describe the skills and licensure requirements necessary to obtain an entry level position as a dispensing optician;
• utilize successful communications skill with patients including special needs strategies;
• address the needs of a culturally diverse patient base;
• demonstrate application of HIPAA regulations as they pertain to patients in the ophthalmic practice;
• contrast present day marketing strategies of various dispensing practices adopting or rejecting favorable position;
• calculate markup procedures for a dispensing practice;
• evaluate capture rate and chair cost as critical benchmarks for practice; and
• prepare and present a research report stating support or opposition of a practice management topic.

VC 283 - Advanced Contact Lens Lab

• demonstrate the usage of instruments needed in the fitting of contact lenses;
• discuss the aspects of fitting rigid and soft lenses and the follow-up care;
• express the terminology of contact lens fitting;
• fit rigid and soft contact lenses;
• assess how to fit special lenses;
• understand the management of a contact lens practice;
• design contact lenses; and
• participate in the National Contact Lens Certification Examination and the New York State Contact Lens Licensing Examination.

GA 101 - Orientation to Graphics

• identify basic terminology used in the printing industry;
• recognize major individuals and dates in history who contributed to the invention of the printing process;
• identify various products such as advertising/ads, posters, calendars, brochures, newsletters, books, product labels & packaging, music industry products, postcards, etc. as viable products for printing - their varied uses and appearances;
• recognize products from the past that are examples of fine communication/printing craftsmanship and beauty;
• understand the basic process used to produce a product in the printing industry as well as identify basic equipment;
• measure in points and picas, compare and convert point and picas to other measurement systems;
• understand, be able to decipher and apply mark-up codes to rough copy;
• identify the fundamentals of typography;
• identify basic components and principles of good layout and design;
• identify the differences between thumbnails, roughs, comprehensives and how to render a basic rough;
• correctly measure and mark-up specified projects using points and picas; and
• be able to utilize a sketch/note book as a means for collecting and organizing related ideas, data, information etc. as part of the process involved in designing products for printing.

GA 102 - Publishing I Basics

• navigate through the operation system of the Apple computer;
• proficiently use various Apple software tools;
• describe the importance of page layout programs in the graphic arts industry, as well as identify different types of software programs;
• apply design principles and typography in a pleasing layout;
• understand the steps in the creative process and utilize them during class;
• utilize the page layout software application; and
• use hardware in conjunction with class requirements.

GA 103 - Electronic Imaging I

• recognize standard graphic formats, color spaces and documents;
• produce and convert basic graphic documents into a PDF workflow;
• solve imposition calculations for page creep, ganging and step and repeat;
• modify quality control devices and marks relevant to specific outputs;
• classify Imposition layouts for books and flat sheet layouts;
• apply Impositions to specific binding and Workstyles utilizing a digital workflow; and
• modify output device dependent settings to achieve predictable results.

GA 105 - Lithographic Press I

• explain the operations required to produce a printed product;
• explain the role of the graphic arts technician and their relationship with the members of the print production team;
• demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain a variety of printing/bindery equipment;
• present ideas verbally, demonstrating craftsmanship and confidence in a commercial print shop environment;
• demonstrate safe working habits and practices in an industrial environment;
• demonstrate proper material handling abilities; and
• demonstrate increased verbal and visual communication skills in presenting one’s ability to apply standard practices in a printing production environment.

GA 121 - Publishing With InDesign™

• proficiently use the InDesign software;
• understand and describe the importance of page layout programs in the graphic arts industry to produce high end products for printing;
• describe the impact of printing variables (ex: paper, ink, color, etc.) on the production process and your designs;
• apply design principles, color and typography in a pleasing layout;
• use hardware in conjunction with the class requirements; and
• describe the steps in the creative process, and utilize them during the lab sessions to produce both hard and soft proofs for proofreading, presentation and publication.

GA 122 - Electronic Imaging II

• learn about how job tickets provide checklists of general information for use by both prepress and press, and bindery departments;
• plan and create an imposition that will be saddle stitched;
• learn about how to plan for proper clamp and gripper allowances;
• learn about the importance of printing controls like crop marks, registration marks, and color bars and how to create each in an imposition software application;
• send digital files for output to a wide format printer;
• create a two color step and repeat imposition;
• plan an imposition based on a work and turn layout style;
• create an imposition that will be printed on two sides of a press sheet;
• study sequential page order for various types of signatures;
• send digital files to output computer to plate;
• learn why computer application software continues to replace the traditional imposition (stripping) methods for plate making; and
• learn how unwanted patterns (moiré) are created in printing and how to avoid and correct them.

GA 124 - Lithographic Press II

• explain the operations required to produce a printed product;
• explain the role of the graphic arts technician and their relationship with the members of the print production team;
• demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain a variety of printing/bindery equipment;
• present ideas verbally, demonstrating craftsmanship and confidence in a commercial print shop environment;
• demonstrate safe working habits and practices in an industrial environment;
• demonstrate proper material handling abilities; and
• demonstrate increased verbal and visual communication skills in presenting one’s ability to apply standard practices in a printing production environment.

GA 125 - Create With Illustrator®

• demonstrate the principles of layout and graphic design as applied to commercial printing;
• explain the role of art director and the relationship with the customer and other members of the print production team;
• explain the history illustration in advertising, demonstrate several styles and its use in an advertising campaign;
• present ideas visually, demonstrating craftsmanship and confidence in a simulated commercial print job environment;
• learn to use the elements of design to create object-oriented vector graphics as part of a dynamic and compelling layout;
• use the basic techniques in creating graphics with Adobe Illustrator on the Macintosh computer; and
• demonstrate industry standard skills in preparing one’s own work for a professional portfolio.

GA 126 - Visual Design Basics

• demonstrate the principles of layout and graphic design as applied to commercial printing;
• explain the role of graphic designer, graphic technician and the relationship with the customer and other members of the print production team;
• explain the history of graphic design of the 20th century to present day trends. Be conversant in several styles and recognize their effect on advertising and the print media today;
• present ideas visually, demonstrating craftsmanship and confidence in a simulated commercial print job environment;
• create object-oriented vector graphics as part of a dynamic and compelling layout;
• create a basic 3-dimensional digital mechanical and mockup for a client presentation; and
• demonstrate increased verbal and visual communication skills in presenting one’s own work through preparation and presentation of a portfolio.

GA 131 - Photoshop I®

• output color proofs of images that have gone through basic image editing;
• apply special effects with filters;
• have knowledge of working with PhotoShop selection tools like the rectangular and elliptical marquee tools;
• select an image with the magic wand;
• use the lasso tool to select areas to be modified;
• organize artwork on layers;
• select and remove artwork on a layer;
• add a gradient to a layer effect;
• work with masks and channels;
• photo retouching, resolution and image size, adjust tonal range;
• use pen tool techniques and drawing paths around artwork; and
• know the basics of file formats.

GA 133 - Lithographic Press III

• identify basic terminology utilized within the graphic arts industry;
• recognize the various processes used to produce a project and the equipment utilized in the process;
• identify the proper maintenance procedures relating to a variety of printing and bindery machinery;
• recognize the need to follow safety procedures including chemical and mechanical hazard identification;
• employ measuring techniques in a variety of formats;
• develop procedures to follow in verifying position and register on a variety of printing and bindery equipment;
• gain competency in properly setting up a variety of printing and bindery equipment;
• recognize the importance of properly imposing images for the production on printing and bindery machinery; and
• develop the skills required to safely handle materials in the print shop.

GA 134 - Print Administration/Quality Control

• describe seven functions of management;
• identify the unique factors of the printing industry as both a service and manufacturing industry;
• identify the different components of printed product, determine what method(s) produced them, and understand how a product is estimated and priced in the printing industry;
• recognize different methods to control production efficiency; and
• describe various quality control methods used in the printing Industry.

GA 135 - Digital and Variable Data Printing

• identify basic advertising and marketing concepts;
• interpret database development, manipulation and preparation for VDP;
• define the production stages in variable data publishing;
• define the system components in a variable data print and publish workflow;
• define the levels of VDP; and
• develop, digitally create and print personalized products by merging static document elements from a page layout template and variable document elements imported from a database.

GA 140 - Publishing IV Web Basics

• identify the basics and background of the www; identify the basics of HTML as a coding technique for construction of web pages and the basic do’s and dont’s of good web design;
• identify basic codes, software, equipment necessary to construct a document in HTML format on the Internet;
• construct a basic home page using a range of HTML codes from formatting, to color, to links etc. for the web and a personal home page that includes advanced coding techniques that ties in with an identity package;
• understand basics of good logo design and its application to varied sizes within identity package components;
• identify “Forms Design” as the umbrella concept for creating a range of industry identity products including:  The five basic functions of forms a planning check list for constructing effective and clear forms;
• identify and provide background for various components that make up an identify package for an individual or corporation:  Letterheads, business cards, envelopes, memo forms, purchase orders, shipping labels, invoices, compliment and packing slips, inventory sheets, employee record forms, cost/sales reports, expense vouchers, policy statements, news releases, personal portfolio, resume etc.;
• construct specific components for an identity package in linear format using either QuarkXPress, InDesign or another suitable page assembly program; (selections from #6 above)
• identify and use proper paper stock for specific id package components: writing/text, cover, NCR papers etc.;
• calculate the most efficient multiple imposition for producing smaller items on a larger sheet size;
• select and correctly input data for using the Step and Repeat function for multiple imposition; and
• identify the basic components of book construction and construct several book page components for a inclusion into a personal portfolio in binder format that is part of the identity package.

GA 141 - Photoshop II®

• make a composition (surrealistic) with a number of digital camera images that have been cropped, color corrected, any imperfections removed, etc. to create an artful composition;
• make vector shapes and use clipping paths;
• use layer effects and create floating selections;
• use clipping groups;
• create animation and make key frames in ImageReady;
• learn about slices and rollovers;
• make corrections with the history brush and history palette;
• create custom brushes and settings that appear in the tool options bar;
• use actions and styles to re-create a vector graphic;
• create layer sets to organize and manage layers;
• use channels to create selections; and
• adjust the tonal range of an image by assigning black and white points.

GA 143 - Internship

• identify good interview techniques, dress attire, and preparations to interview for various industry related positions;
• participate in an interview/hiring process for acceptance into an internship position;
• relate classroom instruction and training to an assigned on-the-job experience;
• apply specific learned skills and techniques to perform effectively in the industry work environment;
• demonstrate ability to utilize critical thinking skills for problem solving on-the-job;
• communicate effectively with supervisors and workplace personnel;
• evaluate related work experience and performance in a positive manner;
• apply valuable experience to future decision making and career choices; and
• apply specific skills and experience to enhance future resume preparation.

GA 144 - Multimedia

• utilize Flash to create animations;
• utilize Flash to create an interface;
• understand multimedia history, terminology and definitions;
• utilize Flash facts, tips, and tricks;
• compare and contrast Flash based web sites;
• understand and utilize interactivity; and
• identify and utilize multimedia elements in web design.

GA 145 - Web Page Design with Dreamweaver

• utilize HTML, compare and contrast DHTML, and Java Script;
• utilize Adobe Dreamweaver to create a working web page;
• understand Web terminology and definitions;
• utilize web facts, tips, and tricks;
• compare and contrast Web sites, providers and servers;
• understand and utilize interactivity;
• promote a personal website for “hits”; and
• identify and utilize multimedia elements in web design.

 

F/S (S)

GA 146 - Intro to 3D Modeling and Animation

• demonstrate knowledge of animation software and utilize the user interface;
• define and describe basic animation techniques;
• analyze, plan and construct objects;
• analyze and arrange the movement of objects;
• analyze, plan and construct realistic backgrounds and scenes;
• develop and create characters;
• plan and execute a path for animation; and
• demonstrate the ability to animate objects with moving parts.

 

F/S (S)

GA 231 - Prepress Fundamentals

• recognize standard Graphic Formats, Color Spaces and Documents;
• produce and convert basic graphic documents into a pdf workflow;
• solve imposition calculations for page creep, ganging and step and repeat;
• modify quality control devices and marks relevant to specific outputs;
• classify imposition layouts for books and flat sheet layouts;
• apply impositions to specific binding and workstyles utilizing a digital workflow; and
• modify Output Device dependent settings to achieve predictable results.

GA 232 - Digital Imaging I

• prepare a two-color page layout document correctly for output to a postscript level output device;
• prepare and output digital halftone images;
• understand and perform basic electronic trapping techniques for simple multicolor page layouts;
• prepare and output electronic documents utilizing correct screen ruling, resolution and screen angles for a postscript level output device;
• prepare and output digital grayscale images as duotones;
• preflight spot color files for postscript output; and
• demonstrate the learned techniques and their accuracy utilizing proofs and computer to plate output.

GA 241 - Digital Imposition & Workflow

• recognize and construct standard Graphic Documents in properly formatted Color Spaces;
• produce, modify and convert basic graphic documents into a PDF workflow;
• solve Imposition calculations for Page Creep, Ganging and Step and Repeat;
• modify and Construct Quality control devices and Marks relevant to specific outputs;
• classify Imposition Layouts for Books and Flat Sheet Layouts;
• prepare proper formatted imposition templates in page layout and imposition program;
• construct organized file tree maintaining links and the correct file version for output;
• modify Output Device dependent PDF settings to achieve predictable results; and
• demonstrate the ability to digitally capture scanned images properly sized and formatted for placement in a page layout document.

GA 242 - Digital Imaging II

• understand the basics of both additive and subtractive color;
• understand the processes of color correction and color separation, and their relation to quality of print production;
• receive an introduction to the color separation techniques of gray component replacement (GCR) and under color removal (UCR);
• scan and prepare color images correctly for postscript output; and
• output 4 color process plates to a platesetter and perform basic quality control, such as checking line screens, angles, ink density and overall plates quality.