Graphic Design: Print Media

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1 Graphic Design: Print Media What You Will Learn MCTC s Graphic Design program will teach you how to visually communicate important messages and electronically prepare your work for the printed reproduction of catalogs, brochures, book jackets, advertisements, packaging, point-of-purchase displays and more. The program s core set of classes will allow you to specialize in graphic design or migrate to the Web and Interactive Media program. In addition, MCTC offers specialized courses to accommodate both degree-seeking students and industry professionals. Your coursework will cover visual problem-solving, art and design principles, and print production standards, using computer and current design software to create visual solutions for your final projects. Experienced faculty will teach you how visual elements such as type, graphics, illustration and photography work together to make a design more effective. To simulate a professional creative environment, you will work under tight deadlines to design, lay out and produce a variety of printed pieces. Students finished projects will create a wellrounded portfolio necessary for entry into the design profession. Program faculty will help you prepare your portfolio and give you guidelines on job seeking. Students are required to exhibit their work in the program portfolio show. Faculty have developed numerous award-winning partnerships within the industry and community, and students benefit in numerous ways from these alliances. To successfully complete the program and work in this profession, you will need to own, or have access to, a computer and current design software. You also will need to purchase a large-format portable storage device. MCTC has an articulation agreement with Metropolitan State University. Admission Requirements Students are accepted into this program for fall, spring and summer terms. Awards or Credentials You Could Earn Graphic Design: Print Media A.A.S. Degree 66 credits Graphic Design: Print Media Certificate 30 credits Graphic Design Core Certificate 18 credits Where You Could Work Advertising agencies Art studios Corporate art departments Government institutions Graphic design firms Marketing and public relations firms Government and education institutions Printing and publishing firms Retail and merchandising companies

2 Graphic Design: Print Media A.A.S. Degree 66 Credits Second Semester ARTS 1121 Drawing ARTS Course Choose any ARTS course from MnTC Goal Area WEBI 1416 Web Layout and Design 3.00 GRPH 1560 Print Production GRPH 1585 Adobe InDesign 3.00 GRPH 2110 Adobe Photoshop 3.00

3 Third Semester ARTS Course Or CIST 1106 Choose any ARTS course from MnTC Goal Area 8 or History of Photography GRPH 1570 Adobe Illustrator 3.00 GRPH 2101 Typography GRPH 2130 Graphic Design Problems Program Electives Choose any course from GRPH, WEBI or PHDI that is not a required course for the degree with instructor approval (Recommend GRPH 2145) Fourth Semester ENGL Course Choose any ENGL course from MnTC Goal Area GRPH 2530 Graphic Design Problems GRPH 2540 Career Planning/Professional Practices 3.00 GRPH 2550 Portfolio Prep/Exhibit 3.00 PSYC Course Choose any PSYC course from MnTC Goal Area General Education Courses (18 Credits) To complete the Print Media A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 18 credits of General Education coursework. This 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; three credits from any Goal Area 6 Arts courses; and three additional credits from any Goal Area 6 Arts course that also holds MnTC 8, or CIST In addition, ARTS 1121 is also required.

4 Graphic Design: Print Media Certificate 30 Credits Second Semester GRPH 1560 Print Production GRPH 1585 Adobe InDesign 3.00 GRPH 2110 Adobe Photoshop 3.00 WEBI 1416 Web Layout and Design 3.00 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.

5 Graphic Design Core Certificate 18 Credits General Education Courses (3 Credits) To complete the Graphic Design: Core certificate, students must successfully complete three credits of General Education coursework. Choose any CMST course from MnTC Goal Area 1. Minneapolis Community and Technical College 1501 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN Minnesota Relay Service This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling Disability Services at (voice) or through Minnesota Relay Service at minneapolis.edu MCTC is an equal opportunity educator and employer Member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system