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Graphic Design: Creative Associate of Applied Science Degree

Hennepin Technical College · Brooklyn Park, MN

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Program
Award
Graphic Design: Creative Associate of Applied Science Degree
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Graphic design by definition is the applied art of designing any information, thought, idea or message for print and digital media. Graphic designers skillfully master advanced technology to transform an idea or concept. The transformation procedure is an integral part of the print or digital media production process. Graphic designers have an inherent ability to create by utilizing basic design principles and color theory; applying typographical knowledge and techniques; capturing digital graphic images; and manipulating photos and illustrations through various industry standard software and hardware components. The finished design may be delivered via the printed piece or web.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
173708
CourseShelf checklist
CK_173708_dff19db9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

39 items
  1. MGDP 1010
    Basic Drawing
    As published: “MGDP1010”
  2. MGDP 1205
    Fundamentals of Graphic Design
    As published: “MGDP1205”
  3. MGDP 1210
    Graphic Design Essentials
    As published: “MGDP1210”
  4. MGDP 1220
    Concepts in Creativity
    As published: “MGDP1220”
  5. MGDP 1230
    Photoshop
    As published: “MGDP1230”
  6. MGDP 1240
    Illustrator
    As published: “MGDP1240”
  7. MGDP 1310
    InDesign
    As published: “MGDP1310”
  8. MGDP 1330
    Advanced Page Layout
    As published: “MGDP1330”
  9. MGDP 1340
    Advanced Photoshop
    As published: “MGDP1340”
  10. MGDP 1350
    Advanced Illustrator
    As published: “MGDP1350”
  11. MGDP 1360
    Acrobat
    As published: “MGDP1360”
  12. MMVP 1640
    Social Media Production I
    As published: “MMVP1640”
  13. MGDP 1645
    Social Media Production II
    As published: “MGDP1645”
  14. MGDP 2010
    Applied Graphic Design
    As published: “MGDP2010”
  15. MGDP 2030
    Packaging and Display Advertising
    As published: “MGDP2030”
  16. MGDP 2040
    Collateral Advertising
    As published: “MGDP2040”
  17. MGDP 2080
    Applied Typography
    As published: “MGDP2080”
  18. MGDP 2200
    Design Portfolio
    As published: “MGDP2200”
  19. COMM 1250
    Interpersonal Communication
    As published: “COMM1250”
  20. COMM 1260
    Small Group Communication
    As published: “COMM1260”
  21. COMM 1280
    Public Speaking
    As published: “COMM1280”
  22. ENGL 1070
    Technical Writing
    As published: “ENGL1070”
  23. ENGL 1100
    Writing and Research
    As published: “ENGL1100”
  24. ENGL 1300
    Introduction to Creative Writing
    As published: “ENGL1300”
  25. MGDP 1000
    Fundamentals of Digital Technology
    As published: “MGDP1000”
  26. MGDP 1120
    Introduction to Digital Photography
    As published: “MGDP1120”
  27. MGDP 2215
    Graphic Design Internship
    As published: “MGDP2215”
  28. MGDP 1010
    Basic Drawing
    As published: “MGDP1010”
  29. MGDP 1205
    Fundamentals of Graphic Design
    As published: “MGDP1205”
  30. MGDP 1210
    Graphic Design Essentials
    As published: “MGDP1210”
  31. MGDP 1220
    Concepts in Creativity
    As published: “MGDP1220”
  32. MGDP 1310
    InDesign
    As published: “MGDP1310”
  33. MGDP 1360
    Acrobat
    As published: “MGDP1360”
  34. MGDP 1230
    Photoshop
    As published: “MGDP1230”
  35. MGDP 1240
    Illustrator
    As published: “MGDP1240”
  36. MMVP 1640
    Social Media Production I
    As published: “MMVP1640”
  37. MGDP 1645
    Social Media Production II
    As published: “MGDP1645”
  38. MGDP 2010
    Applied Graphic Design
    As published: “MGDP2010”
  39. MGDP 2080
    Applied Typography
    As published: “MGDP2080”

Summer Semester

12 items
  1. COMM 1250
    Interpersonal Communication
    As published: “COMM1250”
  2. COMM 1260
    Small Group Communication
    As published: “COMM1260”
  3. COMM 1280
    Public Speaking
    As published: “COMM1280”
  4. MGDP 1330
    Advanced Page Layout
    As published: “MGDP1330”
  5. MGDP 1340
    Advanced Photoshop
    As published: “MGDP1340”
  6. MGDP 1350
    Advanced Illustrator
    As published: “MGDP1350”
  7. MGDP 2040
    Collateral Advertising
    As published: “MGDP2040”
  8. ENGL 1070
    Technical Writing
    As published: “ENGL1070”
  9. ENGL 1100
    Writing and Research
    As published: “ENGL1100”
  10. ENGL 1300
    Introduction to Creative Writing
    As published: “ENGL1300”
  11. MGDP 2030
    Packaging and Display Advertising
    As published: “MGDP2030”
  12. MGDP 2200
    Design Portfolio
    As published: “MGDP2200”

Technical Studies Electives

3 items
  1. MGDP 1000
    Fundamentals of Digital Technology
    As published: “MGDP1000”
  2. MGDP 1120
    Introduction to Digital Photography
    As published: “MGDP1120”
  3. MGDP 2215
    Graphic Design Internship
    As published: “MGDP2215”
Source. Hennepin Technical College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://hennepintech.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/catalog/degrees-programs/media-communications/graphic-design-web-design/graphic-design-creative-aas. Captured page pages/0188.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.