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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:
COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3
COMM1260Small Group Communication

3
COMM1280Public Speaking

3
 
Choose one of the following:
PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3
PHIL1200Ethics

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), Information Technology (ITEC), 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.

 

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