Graphic Design - Web Design Emphasis
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 diploma to take electives in Computer Careers or Creative Graphic Design to enhance student skills. Prerequisites: Testing score equivalent or CPLT1100 Introduction to to Personal Computers, CPLT1200 Introduction to Macintosh and MATH0900 Fundamentals of Mathematics.
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Program Title: Web Site Design Award Type: Graphic Design - Web Design Emphasis- A.A.S. (Associate in Applied Science Degree) 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. |
Campus Location: BP Credits: 72 |
| Technical Studies Required: 43 Credits |
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| MGDP1205 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design | 3 |
| MGDP1220 | Concepts in Creativity | 3 |
| MGDP1230 | Photoshop | 3 |
| MGDP1240 | Illustrator | 3 |
| MGDP1265 | XHTML | 3 |
| MGDP1285 | Fundamentals in Web Imaging | 2 |
| MGDP1320 | Dreamweaver | 3 |
| MGDP1360 | Acrobat | 2 |
| MGDP1365 | CSS for Designers | 3 |
| MGDP1370 | Advanced Dreamweaver | 3 |
| MGDP2010 | Applied Graphic Design | 3 |
| MGDP2100 | Web Design/Production | 3 |
| MGDP2200 | Design Portfolio | 3 |
| MMVP1500 | Concepts of Interactive Media | 3 |
| MMVP1520 | Flash | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives: 11 Credits |
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| Any CCIS, MGDP, MMVP, or MPRT course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective. | ||
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| MGDP1340 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 |
| MGDP2215 | Graphic Design Internship | 1-12 |
| General Education Required: 12 Credits |
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| COMM2060 or COMM2130 |
Small Group Communication Public Speaking |
3 3 |
| ENGL2121 or ENGL2125 |
Writing and Research Technical Writing |
4 3 |
| PHIL2100 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| SOCI2100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| General Education Electives: 6 Credits |
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| Hennepin Technical College’s 2000-level general education courses meet the guidelines of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). |
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