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Computer Graphic Technology: Graphic Design Specialization, AAS

COGT.AAS.V10

Program Overview

The Computer Graphics Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment as graphics technicians. Students work in computer labs developing their graphics skills, techniques, and concepts through individual and team-based projects. Graduates of this program will work as graphics practitioners to produce engineering drawings, technical manuals, multimedia products, technical illustrations, marketing and advertising materials, game designs, entertainment animation, photography and websites. This degree is not designed for transfer.

Program Requirements

Major Courses

COGT 1113Digital Photography

3 Credits
COGT 1123Intro to Web Design

3 Credits
COGT 1213Photoshop Digital Imaging

3 Credits
COGT 2114AutoCAD I

4 Credits
COGT 2124AutoCAD II

4 Credits
COGT 21343D Modeling with AutoCAD

4 Credits
COGT 2422Intro to Video Game Design

2 Credits
COGT 2432Digital Sculpting With Mudbox

2 Credits
COGT 2443Animation & Rendering With 3ds Max

3 Credits
COSC 1513Introduction to Information Processing

3 Credits
COGT 1133Package Design

3 Credits
COGT 1223Digital Motion Graphics

3 Credits
COGT 1233Document Design

3 Credits
COGT 1243Computer Illustration

3 Credits
ARTS 1503Basic Drawing

3 Credits
ARTS 1513Two Dimensional Design

3 Credits
ARTS 1813Three Dimensional Design

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:52

General education

ENGL 1413Fundamentals of Writing

3 Credits
BSNS 1603Business Communication

3 Credits
MATH 1123Technical Mathematics II

3 Credits
PSCI 1514Introduction to Physical Science

4 Credits
SOCY 2513Sociology

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:16

A higher level English and/or mathematics course can be substituted.


Total Credit Hours: 68

Suggested Course Sequence

Fall semester (first year)

ARTS 1503Basic Drawing

3 Credits
ARTS 1513Two Dimensional Design

3 Credits
COGT 1113Digital Photography

3 Credits
COGT 2114AutoCAD I

4 Credits
ENGL 1413Fundamentals of Writing

3 Credits

Spring semester (first year)

ARTS 1813Three Dimensional Design

3 Credits
COGT 2124AutoCAD II

4 Credits
COGT 2432Digital Sculpting With Mudbox

2 Credits
COSC 1513Introduction to Information Processing

3 Credits
MATH 1123Technical Mathematics II

3 Credits

Summer term (first year)

COGT 1213Photoshop Digital Imaging

3 Credits
SOCY 2513Sociology

3 Credits

Fall semester (second year)

COGT 1223Digital Motion Graphics

3 Credits
COGT 1233Document Design

3 Credits
COGT 1243Computer Illustration

3 Credits
COGT 21343D Modeling with AutoCAD

4 Credits
PSCI 1514Introduction to Physical Science

4 Credits

Spring semester (second year)

BSNS 1603Business Communication

3 Credits
COGT 1123Intro to Web Design

3 Credits
COGT 1133Package Design

3 Credits
COGT 2422Intro to Video Game Design

2 Credits
COGT 2443Animation & Rendering With 3ds Max

3 Credits

Program Cost

With Graphic Design Specialization (Track 2)
Minimum credit hours required for completion: 68
Tuition and fees - $142.00 per credit hour 142.00
$9,656.00
Lab fees:
ARTS 1503 Basic Drawing 20.00
ARTS 1513 Two-Dimensional Design 15.00
ARTS 1813 Three-Dimensional Design 25.00
BSNS 1603 Business Communications 10.00
COSC 1513 Intro to Information Processing 25.00
COGT 1113 Digital Photography 15.00
COGT 1123 Intro to Web Design 10.00
COGT 1133 Package Design 10.00
COGT 1213 Photoshop Digital Imaging 10.00
COGT 1223 Digital Motion Graphics 10.00
COGT 1233 Document Design 10.00
COGT 1243 Computer Illustration 10.00
COGT 2114 AutoCAD I 20.00
COGT 2124 AutoCAD II 20.00
COGT 2134 3D Modeling with Auto CAD 30.00
COGT 2432 Digital Sculpting with Mudbox 10.00
COGT 2443 Animation & Rendering with 3ds Max 30.00
ENGL 1413 Fundamentals of Writing 5.00
PSCI 1514 Introduction to Physical Science 25.00
310.00
310.00
Books:
ARTS 1503 Basic Drawing 60.85
ARTS 1513 Two-Dimensional Design 229.15
ARTS 1813 Three-Dimensional Design 107.00
BSNS 1603 Business Communications 310.00
COSC 1513 Intro to Information Processing 200.15
COGT 1113 Digital Photography 44.30
COGT 1123 Intro to Web Design 174.65
COGT 1133 Package Design 184.30
COGT 1213 Photoshop Digital Imaging 95.35
COGT 1223 Digital Motion Graphics 91.65
COGT 1233 Document Design 71.65
COGT 1243 Computer Illustration 63.35
COGT 2114 AutoCAD I 86.65
COGT 2134 3D Modeling with AutoCAD 72.00
COGT 2422 Intro to Video Game Design 32.00
COGT 2432 Digital Sculpting with Mudbox 49.99
COGT 2443 Animation & Rendering with 3ds Max 42.65
ENGL 1413 Fundamentals of Writing 62.65
MATH 1123 Technical Mathematics II 242.60
PSCI 1514 Introduction to Physical Science 416.30
SOCY 2513 Sociology 177.00
2,814.24
2,814.24
Supplies:
ARTS 1513 Two-Dimensional Design 100.00
ARTS 1813 Three-Dimensional Design 63.00
COGT 1133 Package Design 50.00
COGT 1113 Digital Photography:
Digital Camera 199.00
Tripod 6.00
COGT 2432 Digital Sculpting with Mudbox 15.00
Jump Flash Drive (1GB min) 433.00
1-2” three ring binder 433.00
#2 wooden pencil
Eraser
TOTAL $13,213.24
This program requires three hours of electives. The total price does not include all costs associated with the electives. All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.