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 Graphic Design 
Award Type: Associate in Applied Science Degree 
Award Name, Number and Location: Graphic Design - Creative Emphasis (BP) 
Award Description: 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 finished design may be delivered via the printed piece or web. Are you a creative problem solver? Are you artistic? Do you work well under pressure? Do you like computers and technology? Do you adapt to change easily and quickly? Are you detail-oriented? Do you communicate well with people? Are you a life-long learner? If so, 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 degree is also an excellent stepping-stone for those students who wish to pursue a four-year degree at some point in the future, but want the technical hands-on job training now! Prerequisites: Testing score equivalent or CPLT1100 Introduction to to Personal Computers, CPLT1200 Introduction to Macintosh and MATH0900 Fundamentals of Mathematics. 
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, sales, creative production, consulting or training. Occupational titles include but are not limited to creative designer, graphic designer, print production artist, web designer, web producer, web developer, production artist, advertising artist, art typographer. Common working environments might include design or production, in a corporation, agency, advertising or marketing setting, printing company, or graphics service bureau. 

Technical Studies Required:

52 Credits
MGDP1220 Concepts in Creativity 3
MGDP1230 Photoshop 3
MPRT1210 Color Applications 3
MADV1010 Basic Drawing 3
MADV2020 Collateral Advertising 3
MADV2030 Packaging and Display Advertising 3
MGDP1205 Fundamentals of Graphic Design 3
MGDP1225 QuarkXpress 3
MGDP1235 Fundamentals of Digital Imaging 2
MGDP1240 Illustrator 3
MGDP1300 Digital Design Essentials 3
MGDP1310 InDesign 3
MGDP1330 Advanced Page Layout 3
MGDP1360 Acrobat 2
MGDP2010 Applied Graphic Design 3
MGDP2020 Print Media Production 3
MGDP2200 Design Portfolio 3
MPRT1200 Fundamentals of Printing 3

General Education Required:

12 Credits
COMM2060 Small Group Communication 3
or
COMM2130 Public Speaking 3
ENGL2121 Writing and Research 4
or
ENGL2125 Technical Writing 3
PHIL2100 Critical Thinking 3
SOCI2100 Introduction to Sociology 3

General Education Electives:

6 Credits
Hennepin Technical College`s 2000-level general education courses, with one area of exception, meet the guidelines of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). The excepted area contains courses in computer literacy. Although students may apply up to three computer literacy credits toward satisfying the general education requirements for an A.A.S. degree, the computer literacy credits do not meet the MnTC guidelines and may or may not be accepted for general education transfer by other Minnesota colleges.

Technical Studies Electives:

2 Credits
Any MGDP, MMVP, or MPRT course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.
Recommended:
MGDP2215 Graphic Design Internship 1-12
 

Total Associate in Applied Science DegreeCredits 72

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