Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Graphic design by definition is the applied art of designing any information, thought, idea or message for print and digital media. Graphic designers skillfully master advanced technology to transform an idea or concept. The transformation procedure is an integral part of the print or digital media production process.
Graphic designers have an inherent ability to create by utilizing basic design principles and color theory; applying typographical knowledge and techniques; capturing digital graphic images; and manipulating photos and illustrations through various industry standard software and hardware components.
The field of graphic design is an exciting and challenging career choice, a choice that gives the individual the power to be an effective participant in the world of media communications. This diploma prepares you for the creative Graphic Design field that works so closely with printing, web and multi-media industries.
Award Outcomes
Utilize the elements and principles of design
Integrate the use of industry standard technology and design
Develop visual solutions to communicate client's needs
Exhibit proficient use of technology workflow
Produce clean proofs and prints for press-ready documents
Demonstrate the roles and functions of working on a tea
Career Opportunities
Graphic design is an ever changing and evolving professional career with many occupational categories and opportunities. This Diploma utilizes techniques and industry methods, from terminology to software techniques that allow a student to gain current and trending methods of a graphic design career path. Students will be exposed to the tools and methods to enable potential job opportunities in the areas of creative production, customer service, customer support, sales, consulting or training. Occupational titles include but are not limited to production artist, designer, graphic designer, advertising artist, and art typographer. Common working environments might include design or production, in a studio, in-house company, printing or garment retail shop, production coordinator, agency, advertising or marketing setting, printing company, or graphics service bureau.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Summer Semester
| Choose one of the following: | |
| COMM1250 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM1260 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM1280 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| Choose one of the following: | |
| PHIL1100 | Critical Thinking for College Success | 3 |
| PHIL1200 | Ethics | 3 |
Third Semester
| MGDP1330 | Advanced Page Layout | 3 |
| MGDP2010 | Applied Graphic Design | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 4 |
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:
Choose a Total of: 4 Credits
Graduation (42 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
4/25/2023 : BP 1507 / EP