Bachelor of Arts in Computer Graphic Design
The Computer Graphic Design major combines the application of visual art, communication, marketing, music and computer programming skills, which are needed to aid current business and industry. The Graphic Design degree involves the creation of information which people see and read: posters, books, signs advertisements, commercials, brochures, video production, digital imaging and web sites. See the Business Information Systems major and the Computer Science and Mathematics major for other degree options in the computer science field.
Requirements for the Major
- Total Minimum Credits Required: 120 credits
- General Education Requirements: 46 credits
- Required Courses: 27 credits
- Track: 27 credits
- Electives: 17-20 credits
Required Courses (27 credits)
- ART 103 Two-Dimensional Design (3 credits)
- ART 105 Drawing I (3 credits)
- ART 215 Computer Art I (3 credits)
- CGD 217 Survey of Graphic Communication (3 credits)
- CGD 240 Media Writing/Editing (3 credits)
- CGD 330 Digital Still Imaging (3 credits)
- INF 231 Programming Concepts (3 credits)
- INF 410 Project Management (3 credits)
- INF 420 Senior Portfolio (3 credits)
Students must choose one track from the following:
Animation Track (30 credits)
- CGD 220 Storytelling/Storyboarding (3 credits)
- CGD 223 3D Modeling I (3 credits)
- CGD 230 Digital Video & Audio (3 credits)
- CGD 324 3D Animation I (3 credits)
- CGD 325 3D Animation II (3 credits)
- CGD 326 3D Dynamics (3 credits)
- CGD 327 Advanced 3D Seminar I (3 credits)
- CGD 427 Advanced 3D Seminar II (3 credits)
- ENG 225 Introduction to Film (3 credits)
- ANIMATION ELECTIVES (3 credits from the following:)
- ART 211, 225, ART 315, BUS 330, CGD 221, 253, 303, 323, 330, 332, 353, INF 391, 392
Print Media Track (27 credits)
- ART 315 Computer Art II (3 credits)
- BUS 330 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
- INF 240 Visual & Verbal Presentations (3 credits)
- CGD 253 Web Publishing (3 credits)
- CGD 303 Publication Design (3 credits)
- CGD 317 Introduction to Advertising (3 credits)
- CGD 318 Introduction to Public Relations & Promotional Writing (3 credits)
- CGD 340 Print Production (3 credits)
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PRINT MEDIA ELECTIVES (3 credits from the following:)
ART 225, BUS 317, 330, 352, CGD 220, 221, 223, 332, 353, INF 220, 391, 392
Web Design Track (27 credits)
- BUS 352 e-Business (3 credits) (may substitute BUS 317 or 330)
- CGD 220 Storytelling/Storyboarding (3 credits)
- CGD 221 2-D Computer Animation (3 credits)
- CGD 253 Web Publishing (3 credits)
- CGD 303 Publication Design (3 credits)
- CGD 353 Dynamic Publishing (3 credits)
- INF 322 Database (3 credits)
- INF 240 Visual & Verbal Presentations (3 credits)
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Web Design Track Electives (3 credits from the following:)
ART 225, 315, BUS 317, 330, CGD 221, 223, 318, 332, INF 220, 230, 242, 431, 391, 392