MS - Computer Graphics and Motion Technology - Developer - DePaul
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Master of Science
Computer Graphics and Motion Technology
Developer Concentration
This concentration follows a more traditional computer science path, focusing on the mathematical and programming techniques necessary to build graphics/animation software. Developers study not only the necessary data structures to build software such as game engines and production renderers but also the knowledge required to know what software artists will need and how they will use it. Learn more about
admission to this program.
Online Learning Options
Some courses in this degree are available for review and playback via the CDM
Course Online playback system (COL) . If a course is COL-enabled, any student registered in the course has access to the course playback. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the COL resource wherever available. Some courses are offered online. To complete this degree students may take any combination of courses offered online and on campus. For more information on online learning at CDM visit the
Online Learning page.
Course Requirements
Prerequisite Phase
The goal of the prerequisite phase is to give students the background necessary for starting the graduate program. These prerequisite phase requirements can be fulfilled in one of three ways:
- The student takes the course and earns a grade of B- or higher
- The student takes a Graduate Assessment Exam (GAE) to test out of the course
- The faculty advisor waives the course because of equivalent academic background or work experience.
All students are blocked from enrolling in Graduate Phase courses prior to completing their prerequisites. Students must submit an online Change of Status request (through myCDM) when the Prerequisite Phase is completed to inform the Student Services offices that the block can be removed.
| IT 240 |
IT 240 Self-Test |
| CSC 261 |
| CSC 262 |
| CSC 393 |
| HCI 402 |
| GPH 212 |
| MAT 150 |
| or MAT 160 |
| or MAT 170 (Recommended) |
Foundation Phase
| GPH 425 |
| GPH 438 |
| GPH 448 |
| HCI 470 |
| GPH 436 |
| GPH 469 |
Advanced Phase
| GPH 572 |
| GPH 539 |
| GPH 570 |
| GPH 580 |
Major Electives
Students must take
1 graduate GPH course in the 420-699 range.
Open Electives
Students must take
2 graduate CDM courses in the 420-699 range.
At least 1 of the Major or Open electives must be 500-level or above.
Degree Requirements
Students in this degree program must meet the following requirements:
- complete a minimum of 52 credit hours (generally 13 courses) beyond the Prerequisite Phase
- earn a grade of B- or better in each Prerequisite Phase course
- earn a grade of C- or better in all graduate courses beyond the Prerequisite Phase
- maintain a graduate level GPA of 2.50 or higher while pursuing their degree
- achieve a graduate GPA of 2.50 or higher at the completion of all other requirements
Students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher will graduate with distinction.
For DePaul's policy on repeat graduate courses and a complete list of academic policies see the DePaul Graduate Handbook in the Course Catalog.