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 degree to take electives in Computer Careers or Creative Graphic Design to enhance student skills.
Award Outcomes
Utilize the elements and principles of design
Integrate the use of industry standard technology and design
Develop solutions that meet client's 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, web production, consulting or training. Occupational titles include but are not limited to creative designer, graphic designer, web designer, web producer, web developer. Common working environments might include design or production in a corporation, agency, advertising, marketing, or web design studio.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 51 Credits
General Education Required 12 Credits
| 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: | |
| ENGL1070 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research | 4 |
| ENGL1300 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
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| Choose any course from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
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| Choose any course from MnTc Goal Area 5 | 3 |
General Education Elective 3 Credits
Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College's Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.
Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits
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:
| MGDP1120 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 2 |
| MGDP2215 | Graphic Design Internship | 1 - 12 |
Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 69
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 course from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| MGDP2060 | Web Design & Development III | 3 |
| MGDP2200 | Design Portfolio | 3 |
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| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5 | 3 |
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| Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3-10 | 3 |
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:
| MGDP1120 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 2 |
| MGDP2215 | Graphic Design Internship | 1 - 12 |
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
General Education Electives
A complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (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
MnTC Goal Area 2
MnTC Goal Area 5
Graduation (69 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
4/6/2023 : BP 1505 / EP