Combine your passion for art and technology and turn it into a career with an associate degree in graphic communications at Moraine Park Technical College.
Graphic communications, or graphic design, is art with a purpose. Students in the Graphic Communications 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.
Students in the Graphic Communications 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 communications students show off their favorite work to friends, family and prospective employers during the “Portfolio Showcase” event.
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
For additional information on program curriculum, prerequisites and general education course options, please contact your advisor.
*Enrollment may limit the campus availability or delivery of certain courses.
| Number | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| 103-159 | **Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 103-170 | Beginning Photoshop | 2 |
| 103-174 | InDesign | 2 |
| 111-101 | Introduction to Graphic Communication | 3 |
| 204-112 | Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 890-101 | **College 101 | 2 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 104-133 | Social Video Creation | 3 |
| 152-107 | Graphics for the Web | 2 |
| 204-102 | Vector Illustration 1 | 2 |
| 204-105 | Designing for Mobile Platforms | 3 |
| 204-111 | Typography | 3 |
| 801-1xx | Communication Course | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 196-189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 |
| 204-100 | Imaging Editing | 2 |
| 204-134 | Design Production and Planning 1 | 3 |
| 204-144 | Vector Illustration 2 | 3 |
| 804-1xx | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 204-116 | Digital Graphic Imaging | 3 |
| 204-168 | Design Production and Planning 2: Digital Output | 3 |
| 204-181 | Prepress Process Color | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Social Science Course | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Social Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Total Program Credits and Institutional Requirements | 64 | |
