Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Interactive Designer is responsible for the creative production of computer generated artwork and presentation materials. The designer must be able to use good written, verbal and visual communication skills, both with clients and other team members. Some jobs will require independent work and others will be part of a team effort. This production work may include CD ROMs, interactive programs, web graphics, ad design, 2D and 3D animations, video graphics and print materials.
Award Outcomes
Produce media solutions for clients.
Analyze end-user needs.
Demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard media production hardware and software.
Demonstrate production workflows.
Develop creative solutions with visual and audio techniques.
Understand roles and function as a part of a production team.
Develop positive and accurate written communications.
Apply legal and ethical principles to personal, social, and professional behaviors.
Career Opportunities
Interactive Designers with good artistic design skills are in high demand by media producers, film and animation companies, production houses, government agencies, printing houses, ad agencies, educational institutions and businesses who are engaged in local and global communications with outside customers or company employees.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
First Semester
| MGDP1250 | Web Design & Development I | 3 |
| MMVP1500 | Concepts of Interactive Media | 3 |
| MMVP1505 | Introduction to Visual Communications | 3 |
| MMVP1511 | Production Planning | 4 |
| MMVP1570 | Introduction to Programming for Designers | 3 |
Summer Semester
| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| MGDP1240 | Illustrator | 3 |
| MMVP2560 | After Effects | 3 |
| MMVP2641 | Portfolio Production | 3 |
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| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3-10 | 3 |
MnTC Goal Area 2
Choose a Total of: 6 Credits
MnTC Goal Areas 3-10
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.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (64 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 1104 / EP