Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This degree is designed for individuals who wish to be involved in the design and implementation of web sites. Students will learn user interactivity and basic fundamentals of optimum Internet usage. These concepts are critical to the conception and design of a web site. The navigation, functionality, file size, image generation, and unity of design are stressed. Each student will design and develop a web portfolio or work as an intern in the industry as a requirement for graduation. There is an opportunity in this diploma to take electives in Computer Careers or Creative Graphic Design to enhance student skills.
Prerequisites: Testing score equivalent or CPLT1100 Essential Computer Applications, CPLT1200 Introduction to Macintosh.
Award Outcomes
Utilize the elements and principles of design.
Integrate the use of industry standard technology and design.
Develop solutions that meet clients needs.
Exhibit proficient use of technology workflow.
Produce web sites that meet the industry standards for usability.
Demonstrate use of programming language(s) into web site design.
Demonstrate the roles and functions of working on a team.
Develop a creative portfolio of work that demonstrates skills as a designer and visual communicator.
Career Opportunities
Graphic design is an ever-changing and evolving professional career with many occupational categories and opportunities. One might find employment in a production environment, customer service, customer support, sales, creative production, consulting or training. Occupational titles include but are not limited to creative designer, graphic designer, print production artist, web designer, web producer, web developer, production artist, advertising artist, art typographer. Common working environments might include design or production, in a corporation, agency, advertising or marketing setting, printing company, or graphics service bureau.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 47 Credits
General Education Required 12 Credits
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General Education Elective 3 Credits
Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3-10
Technical Studies Elective 7 Credits
Any ARSP, CCIS, MGDP, or MMVP course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.
Recommended:
Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 69
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Fourth Semester
| MGDP2060 | Web Design & Development III | 3 |
| MGDP2200 | Design Portfolio | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 4 |
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3-10 | 3 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| SOCI2000 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOCI2100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI2130 | Food, Culture and Society | 3 |
| SOCI2200 | Racial and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Any Audio Production (ARSP), Information Technology/Computer Careers (CCIS), Graphic Design (MGDP) or Interactive Design Video Production (MMVP) course that is not required for this award may be used to satisfy an elective requirement.
Recommended:
Choose a Total of: 7 Credits
General Education Electives
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Hennepin Technical College’s 2000-level general education courses meet the guidelines of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (69 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
6/24/2019 : BP 1505 / EP