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Graphic Design: Web Design Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This diploma 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. There is an opportunity in this diploma 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 web technologies 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 web portfolio of work that demonstrates skills as a designer and visual communicator

Career Opportunities

Graphic Web design is an ever-changing and evolving professional career with many occupational categories and opportunities. Students may 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, and web developer. Common working environments might include freelance, sole proprietor, design or production in a corporation, agency, advertising, marketing, or web design studio.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 30 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1120Introduction to Digital Photography

2

MGDP1205Fundamentals of Graphic Design

3

MGDP1230Photoshop

3

MGDP1240Illustrator

3

MGDP1250Web Design & Development I

3

MMVP1640Social Media Production I

2

MGDP1645Social Media Production II

2

MGDP2050Web Design & Development II

3

MGDP2100Web Design/Production

3

MMVP1570Introduction to Programming for Designers

3

MMVP2010JavaScript for Designers

3

General Education Required 6 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
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 6 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

MGDP1360Acrobat

2

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
MGDP1120Introduction to Digital Photography

2

MGDP1205Fundamentals of Graphic Design

3

MGDP1230Photoshop

3

MGDP1250Web Design & Development I

3

Total Credits  11

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP1640Social Media Production I

2

MGDP1645Social Media Production II

2

MGDP2050Web Design & Development II

3

MMVP1570Introduction to Programming for Designers

3

Technical Studies Electives

3

Total Credits  13

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
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

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1240Illustrator

3

MGDP2100Web Design/Production

3

MMVP2010JavaScript for Designers

3

Technical Studies Electives

3

Total Credits  12

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

MGDP1360Acrobat

2

MGDP1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

MGDP2215Graphic Design Internship

1 - 12

Choose a Total of:  6 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

 

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