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: 69
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester (first year)
Spring semester (first year)
Summer term (first year)
Fall semester (second year)
Spring semester (second year)
| COGT 2164 | Mechanical Design With Inventor | 4 Credits |
| COGT 2414 | Architectural Design With Revit | 4 Credits |
| COGT 2422 | Intro to Video Game Design | 2 Credits |
| COGT 2443 | Animation & Rendering With 3ds Max | 3 Credits |
| CNST 1444 | Surveying With Civil Applications | 4 Credits |
Program Cost
| With Design Technology Specialization (Track 3) |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
69 |
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| Tuition and fees - per credit hour |
154.00 |
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$10,626.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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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 1213 |
Photoshop Digital Imaging |
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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 2164 |
Mechanical Design with Inventor |
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20.00 |
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COGT 2414 |
Architectural Design with Revit |
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20.00 |
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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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25.00 |
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ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
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110.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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5.00 |
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MCHN 1214 |
Machine Tool I |
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65.00 |
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PSCI 1514 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
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25.00 |
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420.00 |
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420.00 |
| Books: |
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BSNS 1603 |
Business Communications |
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130.35 |
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CNST 1413 |
Intro to Building Construction |
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153.20 |
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COSC 1513 |
Intro to Information Processing |
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221.35 |
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COGT 1113 |
Digital Photography |
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131.95 |
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COGT 1123 |
Intro to Web Design |
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238.50 |
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COGT 1213 |
Photoshop Digital Imaging |
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263.80 |
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COGT 2114 |
AutoCAD I |
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126.65 |
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COGT 2164 |
Mechanical Design with Inventor |
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36.00 |
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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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41.35 |
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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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381.20 |
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MCHN 1214 |
Machine Tool I |
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215.20 |
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MCHN 1311 |
Precision Measurement |
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55.45 |
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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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75.00 |
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2759.15 |
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2759.15 |
| Supplies: |
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MCHN 1214 |
Machine Tool I |
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Safety glasses |
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6.05 |
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Steel rule |
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5.60 |
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Digital or dial veneer caliper |
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30.00 |
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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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261.65 |
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1-2” three ring binder |
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261.65 |
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#2 wooden pencil |
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Eraser |
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| TOTAL |
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$14,066.80 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
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