MS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology
MS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology 2008
The MS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology is a study of the technical and aesthetic foundations, design and development of Computer Graphics. This program prepares students for technical careers in the graphics industry.
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Develop a sensitivity to human perception, including a comprehension of fundamental design concepts, color theory, and the interaction of light with surfaces
- Build a deep understanding of such technical concepts as interaction design, modeling objects, controlling cameras, rigging characters for animation and using particle and surface techniques
- Learn to apply perceptual and technical abilities in creating shaders, textures, characters, scenes and animations
- Acquire hands-on experience with a wide range of commercially-available tools
- Develop a grasp of fundamentals that allow implementations beyond the extant user interfaces
- Become appreciative of the two “cultures” of computer graphics – the one drawing on communication design and the other deriving from computer science
The degree program offers two concentrations: a Technical Director concentration and a Developer concentration. While both concentrations have a balance of technical and aesthetic, the Technical Director will have a greater emphasis on the aesthetic while the Developer concentration will focus on the technical.
After graduation, Technical Directors will be ready for jobs assisting Creative Directors in such activities as creating virtual sets, adjusting lighting and rigging characters for animation. Developers will learn technologies for graphics systems development, including game engines and plug-ins.
The MS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology program consists of 13 courses with six or seven prerequisite courses. Students choosing the Technical Director concentration take six courses while students taking the Developer concentration take seven courses.
The degree has five components :
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Prerequisite Phase
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Fundamental Phase
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Core Phase
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Advanced Phase
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Electives
Grades: Students must received a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course and a C- or better in all other courses.
GPA: Students must maintain a graduate level GPA of 2.50 or higher while pursuing their degree. Students will not be approved for graduation with less than a 2.50 GPA. Students with a 3.85 or higher will graduate with distinction.
To view Graduate Program Requirements for previous years click here.
Master of Science in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology 2008
Prerequisite Phase
The courses in the Prerequisite Phase for the MS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology are:
Technical Director Concentration
Developer Concentration
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CSC 261 Programming in C++ I
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CSC 262 Programming in C++ II
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CSC 393 Data Structures in C++
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MAT 150 Calculus I
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Fundamental Phase
The courses in the Fundamental Phase for the MS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology are:
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HCI 470 Digital Page Formatting I
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GPH 425 Survey of Computer Graphics
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GPH 438 Computer Animation Survey
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GPH 448 Computer Graphics Scripting
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Core Phase
The Core Knowledge Phase courses for the MS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology are:
Technical Director concentration
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GPH 450 Digital Modeling I
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HCI 422 Multimedia
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GPH 560 Modeling Spaces
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HCI 440 Usability Engineering
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Developer concentration
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GPH 436 Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
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GPH 469 Computer Graphics Development
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GPH 572 Principles of Computer Animation
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Advanced Phase
The Advanced Phase courses for the MS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology are:
Both concentrations
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GPH 539 Advanced Rendering Techniques
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Technical Director Concentration
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GPH 565 Designing for Visualization
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Developer Concentration
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GPH 570 Visualization
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GPH 580 Hardware Shading Techniques
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Elective Courses
Three Electives must be taken in the following areas. Elective courses must not have been otherwise used to satisfy degree requirements.
CTI Courses (2) - 420 level or above
GPH Course (1) - 420 level or above
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