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
Higher level English and/or mathematics course(s) can be substituted.
Minimum Credit Hours: 67
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester (first year)
Spring semester (first year)
Summer term (first year)
Fall semester (second year)
Spring semester (second year)
| COGT 1133 | Package Design | 3 Credits |
| COGT 2164 | Mechanical Design With Inventor | 4 Credits |
| COGT 2414 | Architectural Design With Revit | 4 Credits |
| COGT 2443 | Animation & Rendering With 3ds Max | 3 Credits |
Program Cost
| With Computer Graphics Technology Specialization (Track 1) |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
67 |
|
|
| Tuition and fees - per credit hour |
154.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$10, 318.00 |
| Lab fees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 |
2D Animation |
|
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 2164 |
Mechanical Design with Inventor |
|
20.00 |
|
|
COGT 2414 |
Architectural Design with Revit |
|
20.00 |
|
|
COGT 2432 |
Digital Sculpting with Mudbox |
|
10.00 |
|
|
COGT 2443 |
Animation & Rendering with 3ds Max |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
|
5.00 |
|
|
PSCI 1514 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
|
25.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
285.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
285.00 |
| Books: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
|
130.35 |
|
|
COSC 1513 |
Intro to Information Processing |
|
221.35 |
|
|
COGT 1113 |
Digital Photography |
|
131.95 |
|
|
COGT 1123 |
Intro to Web Design |
|
238.50 |
|
|
COGT 1133 |
Package Design |
|
213.30 |
|
|
COGT 1213 |
Photoshop Digital Imaging |
|
263.80 |
|
|
COGT 1223 |
2D Animation |
|
117.30 |
|
|
COGT 1233 |
Document Design |
|
130.50 |
|
|
COGT 1243 |
Computer Illustration |
|
92.00 |
|
|
COGT 2114 |
AutoCAD I |
|
126.65 |
|
|
COGT 2164 |
Mechanical Design with Inventor |
|
36.00 |
|
|
COGT 2422 |
Intro to Video Game Design |
|
60.00 |
|
|
COGT 2432 |
Digital Sculpting with Mudbox |
|
99.95 |
|
|
COGT 2443 |
Animation & Rendering with 3ds Max |
|
41.35 |
|
|
ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
|
84.95 |
|
|
MATH 1123 |
Technical Mathematics II |
|
381.20 |
|
|
PSCI 1514 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
|
444.25 |
|
|
SOCY 2513 |
Sociology |
|
75.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
2888.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2888.40 |
| Supplies: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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) |
|
270.00 |
|
|
|
|
1-2” three ring binder |
|
|
270.00 |
|
|
|
#2 wooden pencil |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eraser |
|
|
|
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$13,761.40 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
Get Started Now
Ready to take the first step? Applying to KCC is quick and easy. Get started today!
Apply Request Info Visit
Speak to an Advisor
Advisors are available to assist you with general information about KCC’s programs and services.
Call: 815-802-8500
Email: advising@kcc.edu
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fridays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(closed most Fridays in May, June and July)