Minneapolis Community and Technical College
MCTC's Electronic Publishing or Web Design Program will prepare you to use a variety of specialized computer software to create, prepare and produce printed or interactive Web design productions. The program's core set of classes will allow you to specialize in Web Design or Electronic Publishing, or migrate to the Graphic Design Program. The Electronic Publishing certificate or diploma coursework will concentrate on current industry standard programs and prepress skills needed to successfully guide a job from concept to print. The Web Design certificate, diploma and A.A.S. degrees feature current web design studies in the Internet technologies and design profession. In addition, the program offers specialized courses to accommodate both degree-seeking students and current industry professionals. Overall, coursework will cover visual problem solving, art and design principles, and web or electronic production standards, using the computer and current software standards extensively to prepare creative visual solutions for student projects. Experienced faculty will instruct you how visual elements such as type, illustration, graphics, photography, new media and animation work together to make a design more effective. To simulate a creative environment, you will work under tight deadlines to design, compose and produce work using current software. Students' finished projects will create a well-rounded portfolio necessary for entry into the design profession. Program faculty will help you prepare your portfolio and give you guidelines on job seeking. Students are required to exhibit their work in the program portfolio show. Faculty members have developed numerous award-winning partnerships within the industry and community, and students benefit in numerous ways from these alliances. To successfully complete the program and work in this profession, you will need to own, or have access to, a computer and current design software. You also will need to purchase a large-format portable storage device. MCTC has an articulation agreement with Metropolitan State University and Bemidji State University. Degrees, diplomas and certificates (with articulations) * Web Design A.A.S. Degree * Electronic Publishing Diploma * Web Design Diploma * Electronic Publishing Certificate * Web Design Certificate
