Graphic Design: Creative (BP) Diploma

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Course Credits
MGDP1205	Fundamentals of Graphic Design	3
MGDP1210	Graphic Design Essentials	3
MGDP1230	Photoshop	3
MGDP1360	Acrobat	2

	Choose one of the following:
ENGL1070	Technical Writing	3
ENGL1300	Introduction to Creative Writing	3

Total Credits 14

Second Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Course Credits
MGDP1120	Introduction to Digital Photography	2
MGDP1240	Illustrator	3
MGDP1310	InDesign	3
MMVP1640	Social Media Production I	2
MGDP1645	Social Media Production II	2

Total Credits 12

Summer Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Course Credits
	Choose one of the following:
COMM1250	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM1260	Small Group Communication	3
COMM1280	Public Speaking	3

	Choose one of the following:
PHIL1100	Critical Thinking for College Success	3
PHIL1200	Ethics	3

Total Credits 6

Third Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Course Credits
MGDP1330	Advanced Page Layout	3
MGDP2010	Applied Graphic Design	3
	Technical Studies Electives	4

Total Credits 10

Fourth Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Course Credits
MGDP2030	Packaging and Display Advertising	3
MGDP2200	Design Portfolio	3
	Technical Studies Electives	2

Total Credits 8

Technical Studies Electives

Any Audio Production (ARSP), Information Technology (ITEC), Graphic Design (MGDP) or Interactive Design and Video Production (MMVP) course that is not required for this award may be used to satisfy an elective requirement.

Recommended:

Course Number	Course Title	Course Credits
MGDP1340	Advanced Photoshop	3
MGDP1900	Specialized Lab	1 - 4
MGDP2215	Graphic Design Internship	1 - 12

Choose a Total of: 4 Credits

Graduation (42 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

5/6/2024 : BP 1507 / EP