calendarComputer Graphics & New Media
Associate in Science degree
The associate degree program in Computer Graphics & New Media gives students an entry-level skill base for various careers in the computer graphic arena. Students learn basic technology tools, practices, and solutions used in the career fields of digital graphics and new media. Students prepare for entry-level positions in professional organizations that produce computer graphics and digital-based communication collateral.
The program offers classes that blend computer graphics theory and practice in a hands-on computer-based learning environment. Students use current digital software and hardware tools to solve problems and create a personal portfolio of industry relevant graphics artifacts. Combined with technology courses are courses in business and arts and sciences that prepare students to function in a contemporary business organization.
Successful completion of the associate degree program qualifies the student for the bachelor’s degree programs In Computer Graphics & New Media or Web Management and Internet Commerce. Completion to a bachelor’s degree is strongly recommended.
Bachelor of Science degree
The Computer Graphics & New Media bachelor’s degree program provides students with an in-depth skill base in the various technology tools, practices and solutions in the work world of digital graphics and new media.
Students in this degree program prepare for a wide range of career opportunities in the creative industries: computer graphics production artist, digital designer, technical graphic designer, desktop publisher or interactive graphic designer. The bachelor’s degree program focuses on teaching advanced skills in areas such as interactive multimedia, digital publishing, information architecture, and project management.
Students in this degree track learn how to make professional decisions to solve various communication challenges using digital tools. Learning is hands-on and performance-based using current digital design software and hardware. Students prepare many graphics artifacts for their professional portfolio. Through coursework and experiential education opportunities, students develop advanced skills in creating and managing computer graphics projects in information technology focused organizations. Advanced computer graphics courses and combined with study in business and arts and sciences to prepare students for the contemporary workplace. Completion of the bachelor’s degree level is strongly recommended in this program.
An important component of the educational experience of the Computer Graphics & New Media major is the general studies courses taught out of the John Hazen White School of Arts and Sciences. Graduates are expected to show competencies in higher order thinking, communications, ethics, global diversity, responsible citizenship, leadership and artistic responsibility.
Outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics & New Media are
- Knowledge of history of visual culture and design theory, and ability to understand historical references in the context of modern developments in the field.
- Ability to apply understanding of professional processes to analyze a problem, propose solutions, write specifications, and execute delivery of a product.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts through design principles and visualization techniques.
- Graduates are expected to use the tools, materials, and production methods of the discipline to create effective solutions to design problems.
- Graduates are expected to creatively integrate resources to use an agile approach to solving problems.
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