2018-2019 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Graphics Technology, B.S.

The Graphics Technology program covers digital graphics, print media, digital media workflow processes from design (pre-press) to production, including computer networking and information technology infrastructure which is becoming very important. Additionally, the degree focuses on the workflow core and workflow automation options for multiple forms of digital media production processes. Digital pre-media, digital printing, color reproduction, digital photography, graphic management information systems, press and post-press operations, as well as science and analytical mathematics, supplemental computer related courses, business and management courses, round out the curriculum. All of the courses allow digital media content to be created and shared via computer-based publications, printed materials, interactive formats, as well as emerging digital print/package media technologies.

 

General Education (44)

Study Area I -Arts and Humanities

Literature (I)

3

ART 120Design I

3

Elective

3

Study Area II - Social Sciences

History (I)

3

ECON 200Principles of Macroeconomics

3

or

ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics

3

Elective

3

Study Area III - Behavioral Sciences

TM 190Global Quality Management Systems

3

Elective

3

Study Area IV - Natural Scientific

PHYS 111Introductory Physics I

3

CHEM 161General Chemistry

3

Skill Area I - Communication Skills

WRT 105Enhanced Introduction to College Writing

3

or

WRT 110Introduction to College Writing

3

ENGR 290Engineering Technical Writing and Presentation

3

Skill Area II - Mathematical

STAT 104Elementary Statistics

3

MATH 116Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3

or

MATH 123Applied Business Mathematics

3

Skill Area III - Foreign Language

See University Catalog

Skill Area IV - Univ. Requirements

PE 144Fitness/Wellness Ventures

2

Major Requirements (52)

Student must complete 1 technical track of the 2 tracks = 15 credits

Required Courses

CS 110Introduction to Internet Programming and Applications

3

CET 113Introduction to Information Processing

3

CEGT 200Seminar

1

CEGT 400Internship and Senior Seminar

3

TM 190Global Quality Management Systems

3

TM 362Leading Project Teams

3

AC 210Principles of Industrial Accounting

3

or

AC 211Introduction to Financial Accounting

3

MGT 295Fundamentals of Management and Organizational Behavior

3

MKT 295Fundamentals of Marketing

3

GRT 112Digital Imaging for Graphics Technology

3

GRT 212Graphic Arts Processes

3

GRT 242Digital Color Cross-Media Workflow

3

GRT 272Packaging Technology

3

GRT 342Screen & Specialty Printing Manufacturing

3

GRT 352Color Management & Analysis

3

GRT 362Estimating & Scheduling for Graphics Technology

3

GRT 442Print Production

3

GRT 422Print and Package Distribution

3

GRT 462Workflow Automation

3

Networking Information Technology Track (15 credits)

CET 179Basic Network Administration

3

CET 229Computer Hardware Architecture

3

CET 249Introduction to Networking Technology

3

CET 339Computer System Administration

3

CET 349Network Routing

3

Interactive Computer Graphics Technology Track (15 credits)

CS 113Introduction to Computers

3

GRT 2222D Animation for Graphics Technology

3

GRT 232Introduction to 3D Animation Technology

3

GRT 332Advanced 3D Modeling & Animation Technology

3

GRT 432Customization & Development in Animation Technology

3

Total Credit Hours: 120

Electives to 9 credit hours to meet 120 credits for the program.