Graphic Design 2 (Online) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Graphic Design 2 (Online)

Take the next steps in graphic design and build on foundational principles, techniques and practices of the industry.

Course Description

Analyze and implement design principles within a multi-stage project, and simulate the phases of the design process from start to finish. Develop proficiency in Adobe InDesign, while honing one's skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course.

This course can be taken towards the Graphic Design Certificate.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Course meeting details

This online course is asynchronous. There are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings, video demonstrations and tutorials, online discussions, projects, and critiques.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Graphic Design 1 or equivalent. Previous experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is required. Basic navigation of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Example skills include an understanding of adjustment layers, masks, quick commands, vector vs raster graphics and image development.

Required materials

Supplies

  • pen or pencil
  • notebook or sketchbook
  • USB drive or cloud storage option for saving work

Software
Adobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD).

Hardware
A computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera or scanner to capture and upload work.

Class resources

This class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before August 11 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$600.00
Student Birthdate
  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    Asynchronous
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Asynchronous
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Fall 2025
  • Instructor: Julie Benda
  • Location:
    Online
  • SKU:
    CSDE 9620 20 FA25

Prerequisites:

Successful completion of Graphic Design 1 or equivalent. Previous experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is required. Basic navigation of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. Please review the example skills in the course description.

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2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Contact Us

612.874.3700
800.874.MCAD (6223)
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The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) acknowledges it is located on traditional, ancestral, and contemporary lands of Indigenous people. This is the ancestral homeland of the Dakota and Ojibwe people, who were forcibly exiled from the land because of aggressive and persistent settler colonialism. We recognize that this place has a complex and layered history. As a community dedicated to creativity, MCAD is committed to ongoing efforts to support and advocate for American Indian Nations and peoples.


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