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Graphic Design: Creative (BP) Diploma

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1010Basic Drawing

3
MGDP1205Fundamentals of Graphic Design

3
MGDP1210Graphic Design Essentials

3
MGDP1220Concepts in Creativity

3
MGDP1310InDesign

3
MMVP1640Social Media Production I

2
MGDP1645Social Media Production II

2

Total Credits  19

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1230Photoshop

3
MGDP1240Illustrator

3
MGDP1360Acrobat

2
MGDP2010Applied Graphic Design

3
MGDP2080Applied Typography

3
ENGL1026Writing for Careers

3

Total Credits  17

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose one of the following:
COMM2050Interpersonal Communication

3
COMM2060Small Group Communication

3
COMM2130Public Speaking

3
 
Choose one of the following:
PHIL2100Critical Thinking for College Success

3
PHIL2200Ethics

3

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1330Advanced Page Layout

3
MGDP1340Advanced Photoshop

3
MGDP1350Advanced Illustrator

3
MGDP2040Collateral Advertising

3
Technical Studies Electives

2

Total Credits  14

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP2030Packaging and Display Advertising

3
MGDP2200Design Portfolio

3
Technical Studies Electives

2

Total Credits  8

Technical Studies Electives

Any Audio Production (ARSP), IT/Computer careers (CCIS), Graphic Design (MGDP) or Interactive Design and Video Production (MMVP) course that is not required for this award may be used to satisfy an elective requirement.

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1120Introduction to Digital Photography

2
MGDP2215Graphic Design Internship

1 - 12

Choose a Total of:  4 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.

 

3/24/2021 : BP 1507 / EP