Plan of Study: Computer Graphics Technology with Animation & Video Game Option
Name
Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics
Student PUID
Dept. Website: http://webs.calumet.purdue.edu/citg/
Dept. Office: Gyte Building Room 251
(219) 989-2035
Dept. Academic Advisors: CGT (219) 989-2142
Advisor
Date entered
Revised May 7, 2008
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
SEM
GR
CR SEMESTER 1
SEM
GR
CR SEMESTER 2
GR
CR SEMESTER 3
SEM
GR
CR
SEMESTER 4
CGT 111 Design for Vis & Communication
3
CGT 116 Geometric Mod for Vis. & Comm
3
CGT 211 Raster Imag in Comp Graph
3
CGT 216 (EXL) Vector Imag for Comp Grp
3
CGT 112 Sketching for Vis & Comm
3
CGT 141 (EXL) Internet Found, Tech & Devl
3
CGT 241 Intro to Computer Animation
3
Selective
3
CGT 101 Intr to Computer Graphics Tech
3
Computer Homework or Programming Fund
3
ECON 210 Principles of Economics
3
Programming Course or Tech Elective 3
3
ENGL 104 English Comp Course
3
MA 148 Algebra and Trig for Technology II
3
OLS 252 Human Relations In Org
3
MA 147 Algebra and Trig for Technology I
3
Com 114 Fundamentals of Speech Comm
1
3 / 4 Elective
4
15
CR SEMESTER 5
SEM
GR
2
3 / 4 Elective
PHYS 220 General Physics
16/17
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
GR
SEM
3
15
SEM
COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY ANIMATION & VIDEO GAME OPTION
15/16 Total Credits for AS
61 / 63
COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY ANIMATION & VIDEO GAME OPTION
CR SEMESTER 6
SEM
GR
CR SEMESTER 7
SEM
GR
CR
SEMESTER 8
3
CGT 340 Digital Lighting and Rendering
3
CGT 351 Interactive Multimedia Design
3
CGT 411 (EXL) Cont Prob App Comp Grp
3
CGT 416 (EXL) Senior Design Project
3
CGT 256 (EXL) Human Comp Inter & Dsg
3
CGT 346 Digital Vedio & Audio
3
CGT 451 Multimedia Application Develop
3
CGT 456 Dynamic Content Development II
3
CGT 356 Dynamic Content Development I
3
CGT 307 Adv. Grap Design for Web & Media
3
ENGL 220 Technical Report Writing
3
CGT 446 Tech Anim Produc & Direction
3
OLS 474 Conference Leadership
3
CGT 341 Motion for Computer Animation
3
CGT 442 Advanced Computer Animation
3
Elective Humanities
3
OLS 375 Training Methods
3
OLS 477 Conflict Management
3
CGT 450 Professional Practices
3
Elective Soc Science
15
Total Credits for BS
15
15
15
121 / 123
NOTES:
1/2
3
If transferring to West Lafayette CGT BS degree program after acquiring a CGT Associates degree at Purdue Calumet, you will need to
I understand and agree that my graduation date may be delayed if any of the following occur:
include MA 221, PHYS 221 and a 4 credit Lab Science at the Associate level.
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I choose to take different courses than those listed on the degree checklist
Programming course; C++,JAVA
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I take courses out of sequence
Electives: any course offered by Purdue University Calumet approved by the CGT advisor except general studies or any classes taken to remove
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I fail to take or successfully complete courses as advised for the plan of study/degree
high school deficiencies, e.g., beginning and intermediate Algebra and English.
checklist for my degree program
Humanities Elective : any course in literature, history, philosophy, foreign language, art, music, theater, or appropriate interdisciplinary
humanities courses.
Social Science : any course in anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, or appropriate interdisciplinary social science
courses.
Technical Elective : any course in CGT, School of Technology, A&D, CGT related and approved by the CGT advisor.
EXL: Course counts towards Experiential Learning requirement.
Special exceptions or allowances will not be made to meet a desired graduation date for the circumstances
listed above.
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List of Selective Courses
CGT 308, Pre-Press Production. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3.
Prerequisite: CGT 211, Authorized equivalent course or by consent
of instructor
This course applies fundamental computer graphics concepts of
visual communication and creativity using industry standard software
(InDesign). Students gain expertise through exercises and projects in
desktop publishing, typography, and image application. Emphasis
will be on pre-press production.
CGT 301, Creating Graphics for Digital Display.
Class 2, lab 2, credit 3. Prerequisite: CGT 211 or by consent of
instructor.
The process of creating, editing, and reformatting graphics for Web
and multimedia presentation. Students will gain proficiency in the
creation and manipulation of raster and vector based imagery in
appropriate technology formats for multimedia delivery. Color
theory, design, communication and presentation skills will be
emphasized.
CGT 303, Design History. Class 3, lab 1, credit 3.
Prerequisite: CGT 211 or by consent of instructor.
Analyzes the nature and development of the history of design. The
course will focus on works from different periods and countries
intermixed and organized around processes employed in the
generation of graphic design.
CGT 305, Interactive Animation and Delivery Methods.
Class 2, lab 2, credit 3
Prerequisite: CGT 216 or by consent of instructor
New and emerging computer technologies are used to create
interactive media rich Web and stand-alone delivery projects.
Students focus on the use of emerging scripting technologies that
extend the capabilities of HTML, including JavaScript and
ActionScript. Additionally, unique vector and raster
implementations, such as Macromedia Flash will be discussed and
used.
CGT 290, Computer Graphics. 1 to 3 credits
The faculty have approved multiple configurations for this course.
Check the schedule of classes to see how this course is offered for a
given session.
CGT 304, Color and Composition. Class 2, lab 2, credit 3
Prerequisite: CGT 211, Authorized equivalent course or by consent
of instructor.
Students examine traditional color harmonies and modernist theories.
Interaction of color and the application of these ideas in the work of
20th century artists are studied and adapted to student projects.
Creative and expressive uses of color in all areas of design are
encouraged.
OLS
Any additional OLS course not required in degree check list
A&D 222, Introduction to Photography. (Class 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: None.
This course presents a study of basic photographic technique from a
practical and artistic point of view. Students will be presented with
the opportunity to develop aesthetic and compositional skills while
building a portfolio of significant images. A 35mm camera with
adjustable controls or a digital camera is required.
A&D 105, Design I. Class 1, lab. 5, cr. 3.
Two-dimensional design; an introduction to the elements of design
with experiments in the creation of forms and shapes and their
organization in a two-dimensional field.
A&D 113, Basic Drawing. Class 1, lab. 5, cr. 3.
An introduction to drawing and sketching as a means of
communication of ideas.
A&D 200, Drawing & Painting I. Class 1, lab. 5, cr. 3.
Course designed to stimulate a beginning understanding of the
philosophies, the use of materials, and the practices leading to the art
of painting.
COM 309, Visual Communication. (Class 3, Cr. 3)
Visual language is universal. This course will allow students to
define visual language through investigating various visual mediums
such as still images, film and television. Art elements of color,
texture, space, composition, and design will be addressed Various
symbols and visual cues used to communicate messages will also be
discussed.
COM 250, Mass Communication & Society. Class 3, lab. 0, cr. 3.
A survey of the print, broadcast, and film media in their relationship
and influence on society. Study topics include: mass communication
theories, documentaries, commercialism, news media, media effects
and control, feedback, educational broadcasting, and audience
analysis.
COM 318, Principles of Persuasion. Class 3, lab. 0, cr. 3. Prerequisites: (COM 114) Persuasion and its effects on behavior with
emphasis on evidence and reasoning and on emotional and personal
proof; practice in critical reception as well as effective composition
of persuasive discourse.
ECET 110 - Computer System Architecture.
Credits: 3 (Class 2, Lab 2)
Introduction to PC based system architecture. Identification,
installation and upgrading of microcomputer modules, Windows
Operating System. Ability to configure IRQ's, I/O addresses and set
switches and jumpers. Distinguish between the popular CPUs.
Identify the categories of Memory. Identify the popular types of
motherboards, their components and their architecture. Differentiate
between the different BUSes and their interfaces. Basic concepts and
terminology of Networking. Diagnosing and trouble shooting
common module problems and system malfunctions.
ECET 210, Structured C++ Programming For Electromechanical Systems. Credits: 3 (Class 2, Lab 2 or 3)
A continuation of ECET 110. Use of C++ in structured programming
and Top Down Design techniques. Problem solving in technology
applications is emphasized. The laboratory exercises will emphasize
the interfacing of electromechanical systems with software and
generation of embedded coding.
ECET 265, Computer Networks. Credits: 3 (Class 2, Lab 3)
This course is an introduction to Data communications and
Networking hardware. The emphasis is on network hardware and
topologies, physical interface standards, construction of transmission
media, Local and Wide Area Network protocols as they relate to
network hardware, hands-on Local Area Networks installation and
troubleshooting.