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Want to turn your artistic talent into a career? At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) Richfield, we offer an associate degree and a technical diploma that allow you to fulfill your dream.
Contact our Richfield campus at 800-752-4223 to learn about our graphic design and interactive media programs. Talk with a representative who can help you choose a program that will help you reach your career goals.
Two programs – one focus
Our AAS degree and technical diploma programs help students develop their artistic abilities. Equally important, the programs provide students with the technical skills that can lead to rewarding careers in a variety of industries. Students in both programs learn in state-of-the-art labs and studios where they work on the same equipment they will find once they enter the workforce.
Career options for graduates
Students in our graphic design and interactive media programs can look forward to a variety of great jobs, including the following:
- Graphic designer
- Website developer/Manager
- Illustrator/Page layout artist
- Production/Traffic manager
- Marketing/Advertising/PR
- Freelance artist
- Advertising designer
Graduates also develop freelance careers, providing a variety of artistic services to clients in every type of business and industry.
Programs developed by experienced professionals
These programs were developed with the help of experienced professionals in the graphic design and interactive media fields. They know from personal experience the education and training students need to be successful. They also review our programs regularly so that we always deliver up-to-date material.
Coursework for these programs
Students in both programs complete 69 core credits such as the following:
- MS Office Professional I
- Applied Color Theory
- Typography & Composition
- Design Fundamentals
- Illustration
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
- Page Layout
- Advanced Web Delivery
- Design Studio
- Digital Imaging
- Web Studio
- Portfolio Development
- Production
- Introduction to Business
- Small Business Management
- Marketing
- Advertising & Production
- Student Success
- Career Development
- Basic Web Design
- Flash Techniques
Students in the associate degree program also complete 30 credits of general education courses that strengthen critical thinking, speaking and presentation skills.
Further educational opportunities
Graduates of our AAS program in interactive media and graphic design are eligible to return to school to earn bachelor’s degrees in media business. With our two-year degree, a student will have the needed technical skills for success. The 2 + 2 program in media business provides the business skills that can make the difference between a job and a career.
Call us about interactive media and graphic design programs
Contact GU/MSB-Richfield today. Call us at 800-752-4223 to find out about our associate degree and technical diploma that can get you started on a great career.