Computer Graphic Technology - Digital Design, AAS

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MAJOR CODE: 4004
CONC. CODE: C022

The computer graphic technology (CGT) program offers an associate of applied science degree (AAS) with concentrations in architectural, digital design, general, and mechanical. A student may receive one AAS degree in CGT. Technical certificates and certificates of proficiency are available, with the courses being applicable to the associate degree program. Students who earn an associate of applied science can move into a bachelor of science in animation technology, a bachelor of applied science, or a bachelor of science in organizational leadership.

Program and Graduation Requirements

CGT courses taken more than four years prior to entering the program will be evaluated by the college.

First Semester - 15 Hours

CGT 1001 - CAD Concepts And Applications Credit Hours: 1 ²
CGT 1234 - Engineering Graphics I Credit Hours: 4 ²
CGT 1644 - 3D Visualization Credit Hours: 4 ²
MATH 1403 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
English Composition requirement Credit Hours: 3 ¹

Second Semester - 16 Hours

ART 1113 - Drawing Credit Hours: 3 ²
CGT 2333 - Fundamentals Of Technical Visual Communications Credit Hours: 3 ²
CGT 2624 - Photoshop Applications Credit Hours: 4 ²
SPCH 1203 - Introduction To Speech Communication Credit Hours: 3
Social Sciences requirement Credit Hours: 3 ¹

Third Semester - 15 Hours

ART 1103 - 2D Design Credit Hours: 3 ²
CGT 2664 - Digital Design Level I Credit Hours: 4 ²
CGT 2674 - Digital Layout Level I Credit Hours: 4 ²
Lab Science requirement Credit Hours: 4 ¹

Fourth Semester - 14 Hours

CGT 2303 - Integrated 3D Applications Credit Hours: 3 ²
CGT 2684 - Digital Design Level II Credit Hours: 4 ²
CGT 2694 - Digital Layout Level II Credit Hours: 4 ²
English Composition requirement Credit Hours: 3 ¹

60 Total Hours

Notes

General Education Core Requirements, see Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Select one social sciences course and one lab science course.
These courses are used to determine major courses in residency, see Graduation Requirements. Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 for these courses and a minimum of 2.25 overall to meet graduation requirements, CGT department. Must earn a grade of at least a C for each course in the major based on the last grade earned in each course.

Prior to graduation students must demonstrate competency in financial literacy by satisfactory completion of FIN 1521 - Personal Finance Applications (or an approved substitution) with a grade of C or better, or by a score of 70% or more on a challenge exam for FIN 1521 .