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Computer Graphics and Visualization Careers

Overview

This program prepares students for jobs in the exciting computer graphics and animation field. Students will learn how to take an idea from concept through production including computer graphics, computer animation, sound and video.

Computer Graphics Specialists can work in a wide variety of creative jobs including web design, film and animation production, CD ROM production and any organization that can benefit from these special talents. With more and more animation moving to the desktop, the computer graphics specialist is becoming a high demand career.

The student should be creative and have excellent communication skills. Students should exhibit qualities of patience and precision and should enjoy working both independently and on team projects. (Program Brochure)

For additional information about recommended Course Sequence, Minimum Program Entry Requirements and Program Outcomes, please see the Program Guide Sheets.

Available programs, courses and course descriptions:
• Computer Graphics and Visualization AS Degree
• Visualization Technology AAS Degree
• Visualization Technology Certificate
• Web Design Certificate

What You'll Learn

Computer logic and programming
3-D Studio Max interface, workflow, coordinating systems, layers, setup, startup files, 2-D primitive shapes, object naming, sub-object levels, vertex tangency, modifiers, lofting, 3-D primitives, editable poly, HSDS modifiers, displacement mapping
Web design and computer animation
How to create and edit digital sound for use in computer animation
Video production techniques including pre-production, production and post-production with focus on creating digital video
Digital photography techniques
Computer graphics as a technical and creative medium
Basic graphic programming, hardware, software applications, electronic storyboarding, electronic color theory, vector and raster graphics, electronic illustration, file types and formats, digital imaging and digital printing

Career Settings

Web Designer
Computer Animator
Computer Game Designer and Developer
Multimedia Developer

Additional Benefits

Learn how to take an idea from concept through production including computer graphics, computer animation, sound and video.
Graduates of this program may choose to continue their education at a four-year institution in Computer Graphics or a related field.