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
General education
| ENGL 1413 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 Credits |
| BSNS 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1123 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 Credits |
| PSCI 1514 | Introduction to Physical Science | 4 Credits |
| SOCY 2513 | Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Higher level English and/or mathematics course(s) can be substituted.
Total Credit Hours: 68
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester (first year)
Spring semester (first year)
Summer term (first year)
Fall semester (second year)
Spring semester (second year)
Program Cost
| With Graphic Design Specialization (Track 2) |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
68 |
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| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
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$9,996.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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ARTS 1503 |
Basic Drawing |
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20.00 |
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ARTS 1513 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
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15.00 |
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ARTS 1813 |
Three-Dimensional Design |
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25.00 |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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10.00 |
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COSC 1513 |
Intro to Information Processing |
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25.00 |
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COGT 1113 |
Digital Photography |
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15.00 |
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COGT 1123 |
Intro to Web Design |
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10.00 |
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COGT 1133 |
Package Design |
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10.00 |
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COGT 1213 |
Photoshop Digital Imaging |
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10.00 |
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COGT 1223 |
2D Animation |
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10.00 |
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COGT 1233 |
Document Design |
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10.00 |
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COGT 1243 |
Computer Illustration |
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10.00 |
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COGT 2114 |
AutoCAD I |
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20.00 |
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COGT 2124 |
AutoCAD II |
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20.00 |
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COGT 2134 |
3D Modeling with Auto CAD |
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30.00 |
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COGT 2432 |
Digital Sculpting with Mudbox |
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10.00 |
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COGT 2443 |
Animation & Rendering with 3ds Max |
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30.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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5.00 |
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PSCI 1514 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
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25.00 |
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310.00 |
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310.00 |
| Books: |
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ARTS 1503 |
Basic Drawing |
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58.20 |
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ARTS 1513 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
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241.65 |
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ARTS 1813 |
Three-Dimensional Design |
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107.00 |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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191.40 |
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COSC 1513 |
Intro to Information Processing |
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208.35 |
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COGT 1113 |
Digital Photography |
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131.98 |
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COGT 1123 |
Intro to Web Design |
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192.65 |
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COGT 1133 |
Package Design |
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213.30 |
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COGT 1213 |
Photoshop Digital Imaging |
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253.30 |
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COGT 1223 |
2D Animation |
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90.65 |
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COGT 1233 |
Document Design |
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92.00 |
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COGT 1243 |
Computer Illustration |
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229.00 |
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COGT 2114 |
AutoCAD I |
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86.65 |
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COGT 2134 |
3D Modeling with AutoCAD |
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72.00 |
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COGT 2422 |
Intro to Video Game Design |
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60.00 |
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COGT 2432 |
Digital Sculpting with Mudbox |
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99.95 |
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COGT 2443 |
Animation & Rendering with 3ds Max |
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42.65 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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84.95 |
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MATH 1123 |
Technical Mathematics II |
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226.70 |
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PSCI 1514 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
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444.25 |
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SOCY 2513 |
Sociology |
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318.00 |
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3,444.13 |
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3,444.13 |
| Supplies: |
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ARTS 1513 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
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100.00 |
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ARTS 1813 |
Three-Dimensional Design |
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63.00 |
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COGT 1133 |
Package Design |
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50.00 |
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COGT 1113 |
Digital Photography: |
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Digital Camera |
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199.00 |
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Tripod |
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6.00 |
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COGT 2432 |
Digital Sculpting with Mudbox |
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15.00 |
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Jump Flash Drive (1GB min) |
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433.00 |
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1-2” three ring binder |
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433.00 |
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#2 wooden pencil |
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Eraser |
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| TOTAL |
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$14,183.13 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
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