Interactive Media and Graphic Design - Associate and Diploma

The Interactive Media and Graphic Design Diploma program focuses on core skills that apply directly to advertising design and production, graphic design, print and Web page production and project planning. The associate degree program includes that technical training as well as general education courses in communications, social sciences, natural science, math and humanities.

There are exciting career options in print and multi-media for trained graphic designers. Some of our graduates enjoy the freedom of freelance careers, others multi-task as single-person marketing departments in small companies, and others work for national corporations. The interactive media and graphic design degree or diploma will prepare you to enter the industry in a variety of positions, including the following:

• Web graphic designer
• Illustrator or page layout artist
• Traffic Production Manager
• Marketing, advertising or public relations specialist
• Freelance digital artist

Media Business - Bachelor's

Media is a broad term that refers to various means of communication. The Internet, digital videos, music, television, radio, newspapers, billboards and direct mail are all forms of multimedia. A business professional with strong technical skills and an understanding of the roles of various media in an industry can look forward to rewarding, high-paying career options. Media-related business activities include Internet marketing and advertising, media planning and coordination, public opinion research and sales.

The Bachelor's in Media Business is called a "2+2" program, available to the student who holds an associate (2-year) degree in an area of creative production. Qualifying technical training includes 60 credits in any of a wide range of areas, including graphic design, music production, video production, audio engineering, digital photography and Web site design.

Every corporation, small business, government agency, educational institution or other type of organization relies on media to spread its message. To do so effectively, it needs media production specialists whose technical skills are enhanced by fundamental business training, strong general communication skills and a broad base of general knowledge. Our Bachelor's in Media Business degree program provides that complex skill set. As a graduate, you will be well-prepared for in-house positions in corporations or to succeed as an independent contractor. Production activities include video conferencing, video editing, audio/video coordination and installation, audio engineering, graphic design, digital imaging and general media services.

Music Business - Associate

Learn the art of negotiating with record companies, film companies, managers, recording studios and artists. Prepare to facilitate the needs of the artist. Learn how the music industry and related business elements interact.

As a graduate, you will have a keen understanding of employers' needs in the music industry, the skills needed to supervise recording projects in project studios, and be prepared to deal with personnel in a successful music operation. You will be prepared to manage your own music business or for a job with an employer such as the following:

• Production house
• Record label
• Radio and TV station
• Booking agency
• Local club
• Retail operation
• Live performance venue

Accreditation

Minnesota School of Business is nationally accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas, associate in applied science degrees and bachelor of science degrees.