Graphic Design Technology, A.A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus

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Program Outcomes

Identify and implement graphic and web design process to ensure commercial project viability.

Create and edit photos, illustrations, page layouts, animations and graphic interfaces using industry standard software and techniques.

Apply the elements and principles of design to print and screen graphic design products.

Output photos, illustrations, page layouts, animations and graphic interfaces for presentation and critique, incorporating instructive and constructive feedback.

Create final deliverables in appropriate file formats with supporting documentation.

First Year - Fall Semester: 14 Credits

GRDT 1001 - Technical Foundations 2 Credits
GRDT 1016 - Typography and Layout I 3 Credits
GRDT 1030 - Graphic Design Fundamentals 3 Credits ^†
GRDT 1410 - Adobe Illustrator I 3 Credits ^†
WEBD 1650 - Web Content I 3 Credits ^†

First Year - Spring Semester: 15 Credits

GRDT 1010 - Adobe Photoshop I 3 Credits
GRDT 1053 - Design Drawing 3 Credits ^†
GRDT 1430 - Adobe InDesign I 3 Credits ^†
GRDT 2420 - Adobe Illustrator II 3 Credits ^†
WEBD 2685 - Web Page Construction I 3 Credits

First Year - Summer Session: 6 Credits

ENGL 1150 - Composition I 3 Credits
General Elective (any MnTC Goal 1-10) 3 Credits

Second Year - Fall Semester: 15 Credits

WEBD 1750 - Web Content II 3 Credits
GRDT 2016 - Typography and Layout II 3 Credits ^†
GRDT 2400 - Adobe Photoshop II 3 Credits ^†
PHOT 1100 - Introduction to Photography 3 Credits
WEBD 2681 - Multimedia 3 Credits ^†

Second Year - Spring Semester: 14 Credits

GRDT 1096 - Illustration Fundamentals 2 Credits ^†
or
WEBD 2711 - CMS Websites 2 Credits ^†
GRDT 1423 - Print Processes and Production 3 Credits ^†
or
WEBD 2690 - Web Page Construction II 3 Credits ^†
GRDT 2415 - Adobe InDesign II 3 Credits ^†
or
WEBD 2695 - UX/UI Design 3 Credits ^†
GRDT 2721 - Graphic Design Career and Portfolio 3 Credits ^†
General Elective (MnTC Goal 3 or 4) 3 Credits

Second Year - Summer Session: 6 Credits

COMS 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
General Elective (any MnTC Goal 1-10) 3 Credits

Total Program Requirements: 70

^† Course only offered once a year. Please see faculty advisor for schedule.