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Graphic Design: Creative Diploma

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.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 29 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1120Introduction to Digital Photography

2

MGDP1205Fundamentals of Graphic Design

3

MGDP1210Graphic Design Essentials

3

MGDP1230Photoshop

3

MGDP1240Illustrator

3

MGDP1310InDesign

3

MGDP1330Advanced Page Layout

3

MGDP1360Acrobat

2

MMVP1640Social Media Production I

2

MGDP1645Social Media Production II

2

MGDP2010Applied Graphic Design

3

General Education Required 9 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose one of the following:

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

 

Choose one of the following:

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

 

Choose one of the following:

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

PHIL1200Ethics

3

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 4 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:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1340Advanced Photoshop

3

MGDP1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

MGDP2215Graphic Design Internship

1 - 12

Total Diploma Credits 42

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

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.

 

5/6/2024 : BP 1507 / EP