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Graphic Design: Digital and Print Media
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College’s Graphic Design: Digital and Print Media 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 REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ARTS 1121
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Foundation Drawing
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3
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6 |
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ARTS Course
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Choose any ARTS course from MnTC Goal Area 8
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3
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8 |
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Communication Studies (CMST) Course
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Choose any CMST course that meets MnTC Goal Area 1
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3
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1 |
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GRPH 2101
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Typography 2
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3
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GRPH 2130
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Graphic Design Solutions 1
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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English Course
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Choose any ENGL course from MnTC Goal Area 1
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3
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1 |
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GRPH 2530
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Graphic Design Solutions 2
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3
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GRPH 2540
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Career Planning/Professional Practices
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3
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GRPH 2550
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Portfolio Prep/Exhibit
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3
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Psychology (PSYC) Course
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Choose any PSYC course from MnTC Goal Area 5
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3
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5 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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General Education Courses (15 Credits):
To complete the Graphic Design: Digital and Print Media A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of General Education coursework. The coursework must be selected from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Area 1 Communication Studies courses as well as three credits from Goal Area 1 English courses; three credits from any Goal Area 5 Psychology course; ARTS 1121 Foundation Drawing 1 (3 credits; meets Goal Area 6); and three credits from ARTS that meets MnTC 8.
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.