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Graphic Design: Print Media

Award: Certificate
Total Credits for Award: 30.00

Description:

Do you want an exciting career that merges creativity with technology? Minneapolis College’s Graphic Design program centers on the place where words meet images, where clear and purposeful communication meets aesthetic impact and where a range of human needs and desires reside. You will get hands-on experience from experienced instructors in a program that will open up a world for you in a fast-paced Graphic Design career.


COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER: 

 COURSE #

 TITLE

 CREDITS

 GRPH 1101

 Typography 1

 3.00

 GRPH 1120

 Layout and Design 1

 3.00

 GRPH 1130

 Introduction to Graphics Software

 3.00

 GRPH 1140

 Color Theory

 3.00

 General Education

 Choose any CMST course from MnTC Goal Area 1

 3.00

 

TOTAL CREDITS: 

 15.00



COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER: 

 COURSE #

 TITLE

 CREDITS

 GRPH 1540

 History of Graphic Design

 3.00

 GRPH 1560

 Print Production 1

 3.00

 GRPH 1585

 Adobe InDesign

 3.00

 GRPH 2101

 Typography 2

 3.00

 GRPH 2110

 Adobe Photoshop

 3.00

 

TOTAL CREDITS: 

 15.00

General Education Courses (3 Credits):

To complete the Graphic Design: Print Media certificate, students must successfully complete three credits of General Education coursework. Choose any CMST course from MnTC Goal Area 1.

All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.