GAT-155 - Macintosh Operating Systems

2 credits

Since the Apple Macintosh computer has become a staple “tool” for electronic prepress, learning proper operating procedures and maintenance are essential for all Graphic Communications & Photography students. This course explores system software basics through custom configuration, including the history of the computer industry, Macintosh microprocessor generations, disk management, files & folders, menus & hierarchies, System & Finder, Mac OS X applications & utilities, font usage, file formats, file sharing & networking, printing, troubleshooting, and third party utilities used in today’s digital industry. Students’ final project will be a multimedia presentation.

Corequisite(s): GAT-155L

Course previously known as: GRPH-455