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computer graphics/graphic design track requirements

major required courses (30 credits)
ART 1201: Drawing I (3 credits)
ART 1231: 2-Dimensional Design I (3 credits)
CGD 1313: Raster Imaging and Effects(3 credits)
CGD 1314: Vector Graphics and Design(3 credits)
CGD 2020: History of Graphic Design (3 credits)
CGD 2213: 2D Design with the Computer (3 credits)
CGD 2370: Desktop Publishing (3 credits)
CGD 3303: Web Design (3 credits)
CGD 3363: Advanced Desktop Publishing (3 credits)
CGD 4420: Thesis (3 credits)
major elective courses designated ART (12-15 credits)
Choose from the following courses:
CGD 2212: Typography Principles (3 credits)
CGD 3352: Advanced Typography (3 credits)
CGD 4422: Internship I (3 credits)
CGD 4423: Internship II (3 credits)

cognate requirements (6 credits)

ANIM 1750: Motion Graphics with After Effects (3 credits)
ANIM 3307: Flash for the Web (3 credits)

electives no additional ART credits may be placed in this area (suggested)

ANIM 1650: Game Design (3 credits)
ANIM 1850: 3D Modeling (3 credits)
ANIM 2240: Low Poly 3D Modeling (3 credits)
ANIM 2250: Mudbox (3 credits)
ANIM 2300: Texturing for 3D Production (3 credits)
ANIM 2500: 3D Computer Animation (3 credits)
ANIM 3308: Intermediate Flash-Action (3 credits)
ANIM 3330: 3D Environment Modeling (3 credits)
ANIM 3331: Logo and Product Animation (3 credits)
ANIM 3340: Character Animation Using Biped (3 credits)
ANIM 3341: Character Animation Using CAT (3 credits)
ANIM 3350: 3D Game Creation (3 credits)

ART 1202: Drawing II (3 credits)
ART 1225: Painting I (3 credits)
ART 1315: Sculpture I (3 credits)
ART 1235: Ceramics I (3 credits)
ART 2236: Introduction to Color (3 credits)