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Graphic Design: Creative (BP) Diploma

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1205Fundamentals of Graphic Design

3
MGDP1210Graphic Design Essentials

3
MGDP1230Photoshop

3
MGDP1360Acrobat

2
 
Choose one of the following:
ENGL1070Technical Writing

3
ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

Total Credits  14

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1120Introduction to Digital Photography

2
MGDP1240Illustrator

3
MGDP1310InDesign

3
MMVP1640Social Media Production I

2
MGDP1645Social Media Production II

2

Total Credits  12

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
MGDP2010Applied Graphic Design

3
Technical Studies Electives

4

Total Credits  10

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
MGDP1340Advanced Photoshop

3
MGDP1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4
MGDP2215Graphic Design Internship

1 - 12

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