Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│64 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $38,770
Combine your passion for art and technology and turn it into a career with an associate degree in Graphic Design at Moraine Park Technical College.
Graphic design is art with a purpose. Students in the Graphic Design program combine art and creativity with computer skills to convey information in print, online or digital environments. Students learn to combine modern technologies with traditional design concepts, theories and techniques in a wide variety of design projects.
What You’ll Learn
Students in the Graphic Design associate degree program explore illustration, typography, electronic publication, social media video, digital photography and advertising. Students learn how to work with a client and experience the production process hands-on, from concept through completion.
Graduates of the program are proficient in design software, tools and technology.
In their final semester, graphic design students show off their favorite work to friends, family and prospective employers during the “Portfolio Showcase” event.
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Sales Representative
- Customer Service Representative
- Digital Prepress Technician
- Graphic Artist
- Graphic Designer
- Digital Photo Technician
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $38,770
Course requirements are subject to change. Visit our catalog for up-to-date information.
| SEMESTER 1 | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 103-170 | Beginning Photoshop | 2 |
| 103-174 | InDesign | 2 |
| 111-101 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| 201-112 | Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| 104-133 | Social Video Creation | 3 |
| 152-107 | Graphics for the Web | 2 |
| 201-102 | Vector Illustration 1 | 2 |
| 201-105 | Designing for Mobile Platforms | 3 |
| 201-111 | Typography | 3 |
| Communication Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| 196-189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 |
| 201-100 | Image Editing | 2 |
| 201-134 | Design Production and Planning 1 | 3 |
| 201-144 | Vector Illustration 2 | 3 |
| Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| SEMESTER 4 | ||
| 201-116 | Identity Design and Branding | 3 |
| 201-168 | Design, Production and Planning 2: Digital Output | 3 |
| 201-181 | Prepress Process Color | 3 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
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Credits:
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!