BS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology

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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology unites the technical and aesthetic principals of digitally created motion graphics and animation. Graduates of the program may find opportunities in diverse fields, from motion pictures or architecture to computer gaming or medicine.

BS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology 2009

The BS in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology provides DePaul students with an interest in mathematics/computer science as well as visual design, providing an academic foundation in both the technical and aesthetic elements of computer graphics.

Concentrations

The Bachelor of Science degree program offers two options of study:

The Technical Designer Concentration is geared toward students interested in the visua aspects, including lighting setup, shader development and character rigging.
The Developer Concentration is geared toward students who are considering careers in graphic software development, with course work focused in programming languages (C/C++ ) and mathematics (calculus and algebra), in addition to animation and computer graphics.

What Students Learn From This Program

Design and analysis of mathematics/computer science programming principals for computer graphic design.
Beginning and advanced digital photography.
History and theory of graphic design (color theory, perception).
Usability and human-computer interaction.

Liberal Studies Program

The Liberal Studies program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul University. View the specific details for the Computer Graphics and Motion Technology Program.

Program Requirements 2009

To view Graduate Program Requirements for previous years click here.

B.S. in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics and Motion Technology

Courses for CGMT Program

Developer Concentration

First Year

Major Field Courses (9)

Offered Fall
In class
√	CSC 261 Programming Languages I: C/C++
	CSC 262 Programming Languages II: C/C++
	CSC 393 Data Structures in C++
√	GPH 211 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments I
√	GPH 212 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments II
√	ANI 201 Animation I
√	MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I
√	MAT 150 Calculus I
√	or MAT 160 Calculus for Mathematics and Science Majors I
√	or MAT 170 Calculus I with Scientific Applications (Recommended)
√	MAT 151 Calculus II

Liberal Studies (3) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Second Year

Major Field Courses (5)

Offered Fall
In class
√	GPH 325 Survey of Computer Graphics
	GPH 329 Computer Graphics Development II
	GPH 339 Advanced Rendering Techniques
√	GPH 321 Computer Graphics Development I
	OR MAT 220 Linear Algebra with Applications
√	CMNS 220 Public Speaking

Liberal Studies (7) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Third Year

Major Field Courses (4)

Offered Fall
In class
	GPH 372 Principles of Computer Animation
	CSC 321 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
	IM 315 Theory and Perception of Color
√	WRD 204 Technical Writing [formerly Eng 204]

Graphics Electives (3) from the list at the bottom of the page

Liberal Studies (5) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Fourth Year

Major Field Courses (4)

Offered Fall
In class
	GPH 375 Advanced Graphics Development
	GPH 388 Production Pipeline Techniques
	GPH 389 Real-Time Graphics Techniques
	GPH 395 Computer Graphics Senior Project

Graphics Elective (1)

Open Electives (3)

Liberal Studies (4) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Technical Designer Concentration

First Year

Major Field Courses (6)

Offered Fall
In class
√	CSC 211 Programming in Java I Self Placement Test
√	AND CSC 212 Programming in Java II
√	OR CSC 261 Programming Languages I: C/C++
	AND CSC 262 Programming Languages II: C/C++
√	GPH 211 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments I
√	AND GPH 212 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments II
√	ANI 201 Animation I
√	MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I

Liberal Studies (4) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies (ART 102 and ART 106 are required.)

Second Year

Major Field Courses (7)

Offered Fall
In class
	GPH 250 Digital Modeling I
√	GPH 325 Survey of Computer Graphics
√	IT 236 User Interface Development
√	ART 242 Survey of Asian Art
√	IM 210 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
√	CMNS 220 Public Speaking
	GPH 255 Hand Prototyping for Graphic Visualization

Liberal Studies (5) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Third Year

Major Field Courses (5)

Offered Fall
In class
√	ART 322 Modernism to Postmoderism
	IM 315 Theory and Perception of Color
	GPH 338 Survey of 3-D Animation
	GPH 339 Advanced Rendering Techniques
√	WRD 204 Technical Writing [formerly Eng 204]

Graphics Elective (1) from the list at bottom of the page

Liberal Studies (6) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Fourth Year

Major Field Courses (2)

Offered Fall
In class
	GPH 395 Computer Graphics Senior Project
	GPH 388 Production Pipeline Techniques

GPH Electives from the list below (4)

Open Electives (4)

Liberal Studies (4) - Consider CDM Courses for Liberal Studies

Graphics Electives List

Students may take any of the following courses as long as they were not previously used to satisfy the computer graphics and animation core:

Offered Fall
In class
√	ANI 300 3d Character Animation
√	ANI 310 Motion Capture Workshop
√	ART 225 Beginning Photography
	ART 329 Advanced Digital Photography [prereq: Art 225 and Art 101 Or Art 227 Or Instructor Consent]
	ART 360 Illustration
	ART 373 History of Design
√	IT 223 Data Analysis Self Placement Test
√	IT 236 User Interface Development
	GPH 336 Smooth Surface Modeling for Graphics and Animation
	GPH 340 Procedural Shading
	GPH 341 Advanced Lighting Techniques
	GPH 348 Rigging for Animation
	GPH 376 Artificial Intelligence in Computer Games
	GPH 380 Visualization
	GPH 389 Real-Time Graphics Techniques
	GPH 250 Digital Modeling I
√	GPH 259 Design Geometry
	GPH 329 Computer Graphics Development II
√	GPH 350 Digital Modeling II
	GPH 360 Modeling Spaces
	GPH 374 Computer Games
	GPH 375 Advanced Graphics Development
√	IM 270 User-Centered Web Design
√	IM 210 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
	IM 322 Multimedia
√	MAT 150 Calculus I
√	MAT 151 Calculus II
√	MAT 152 Calculus III [prereq

Open Electives

Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details.) If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credit as open electives.

Note: Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' my be accepted, provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

All courses in degree

ANI 201 Animation I
ANI 300 3d Character Animation
ANI 310 Motion Capture Workshop
ART 225 Beginning Photography
ART 242 Survey of Asian Art
ART 322 Modernism to Postmoderism
ART 329 Advanced Digital Photography [prereq: Art 225 and Art 101 Or Art 227 Or Instructor Consent]
ART 360 Illustration
ART 373 History of Design
CMNS 220 Public Speaking
CSC 211 Programming in Java I
CSC 212 Programming in Java II
CSC 261 Programming Languages I: C/C++
CSC 262 Programming Languages II: C/C++
CSC 321 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
CSC 393 Data Structures in C++
GPH 211 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments I
GPH 212 Perceptual Principles for Digital Environments II
GPH 250 Digital Modeling I
GPH 255 Hand Prototyping for Graphic Visualization
GPH 259 Design Geometry
GPH 321 Computer Graphics Development I
GPH 325 Survey of Computer Graphics
GPH 329 Computer Graphics Development II
GPH 336 Smooth Surface Modeling for Graphics and Animation
GPH 338 Survey of 3-D Animation
GPH 339 Advanced Rendering Techniques
GPH 340 Procedural Shading
GPH 341 Advanced Lighting Techniques
GPH 348 Rigging for Animation
GPH 350 Digital Modeling II
GPH 360 Modeling Spaces
GPH 372 Principles of Computer Animation
GPH 374 Computer Games
GPH 375 Advanced Graphics Development
GPH 376 Artificial Intelligence in Computer Games
GPH 380 Visualization
GPH 388 Production Pipeline Techniques
GPH 389 Real-Time Graphics Techniques
GPH 395 Computer Graphics Senior Project
IM 210 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
IM 270 User-Centered Web Design
IM 315 Theory and Perception of Color
IM 322 Multimedia
IT 223 Data Analysis
IT 236 User Interface Development
MAT 140 Discrete Mathematics I
MAT 150 Calculus I
MAT 151 Calculus II
MAT 152 Calculus III [prereq
MAT 160 Calculus for Mathematics and Science Majors I
MAT 170 Calculus I with Scientific Applications
MAT 220 Linear Algebra with Applications
WRD 204 Technical Writing [formerly Eng 204]

Career Options

Students who have a passion for art and an interest in technology can choose from a multitude of career paths in computer graphics and animation.

Computer graphics and animation specialists create visuals for video games , movies , television, advertising and various industries.

Computer graphic artists may work on fantastic computerized special effects that push the limits of imagination or on digital rendering of real-life objects.

As the field becomes more sophisticated, the industry seeks more individuals with highly specialized training in 3D animation, lighting, digital painting and more.

Possible career options may include work in

Special Effects Design
Mathematical Modeling
Technical Art and Design.

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