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THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED COMPUTER GRAPHICS


Degree Core ProgramTop of Page

DEGREE CORE PROGRAM: 18 units
6 courses required:

The Degree Core Program is required for both Production and Technical Options.

APCG   110   Computer-Assisted Art I     3.0   FS * 
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APCG   112   Digital Photography     3.0   FS   
     Course Website  
APCG   117   Concept Design & Storyboarding   3.0   FS
     Course Website   
APCG   330   3-D Computer Modeling   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: APCG 110 or previous computer graphics experience.
     Course Website
APCG   340   Computer Animation   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: APCG 110 and APCG 330 or permission of instructor.
CSCI   111   Programming and Algorithms I   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: At least one year of high school algebra and
     strong computer skills or CSCI 101.

The Option in ProductionTop of Page

THE OPTION IN PRODUCTION: 22 units
13 units required:

Applied Computer Graphics majors must select between either the Production (ACGP) or Technical (ACGT) options.

APCG   345   Adv Animation Pre-Production   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher,
     APCG 117.
CSCI   389   Industry Internship1.0   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 311, faculty permission.
     CSCI 389 must be taken for 3 units.
CSCI   399   Special Problems1.0   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
     CSCI 399 must be taken once for 1 unit and a second time for 3
     units. The two courses cannot be taken during the same semester.
CSCI   545   Advanced Animation Production   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: APCG 110, APCG 330, APCG 340.

Electives: Production OptionTop of Page

APPLIED COMPUTER GRAPHICS ELECTIVES (PRODUCTION OPTION): 9 units
3 courses selected from:

Production option majors may select from the following set of elective courses.

APCG   360   Web Page Design   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 111.
CDES   214   Computer Graphics   3.0   FS   
CDES   216   Introduction to Audio in Media   3.0   FS   
CDES   314   Intro Multimedia Dsgn & Dev   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy, faculty permission.
CDES   322   Advanced WWW Design & Publish   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CDES 222.
CDES   323   Human Interface Design   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CDES 222.
CDES   333   Graphic Visualization   3.0   FS   
    Prerequisites: CDES 230 for CDES majors. Other majors require
     instructor permission.
CDES   366   Field Video Production   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 206, CDES 216; CDES 141, CDES 261
     (both with a grade of C or higher).
CDES   414   Adv Multimedia Dsgn & Develop   3.0   SP   
     Prerequisites: CDES 314.
CDES   466   Studio Video Production   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CDES 366.
CDES   468   Video Production Workshop   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CDES 366.
KINE   318   3-D Desktop Video Applications   3.0   FS   
KINE   524   Biomechanical Analysis   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: KINE 322 and basic computer literacy.
THEA   112   Acting for Non-Majors   3.0   FS *   
THEA   260   Intermediate Acting I   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: THEA 130, THEA 140, either THEA 160 or
     THEA 112H, THEA 160X.
THEA   371   Lighting Design   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: THEA 121, THEA 170, THEA 170X, THEA 205, THEA 250.
    Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in THEA 205 for
     lighting crew is required.

The Option in TechnicalTop of Page

THE OPTION IN TECHNICAL: 27 units
7 courses required:

Applied Computer Graphics majors must select between either the Production (ACGP) or Technical (ACGT) options.

CSCI   112   Programming and Algorith II   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in CSCI 111 (or EECE 135
     for engineering majors).
CSCI   221   Assembly Language Programming   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 112.
CSCI   311   Algorithms and Data Structures   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in CSCI 112.
CSCI   320   Computer Architecture   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 221.
CSCI   330   Software Engineering   3.0   FS WP   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 311, ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade
     of C- or higher.
CSCI   566   Computer Graphics Programming   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 311.
MATH   109   Survey of Calculus   3.0   FS *   
     Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement. This course is not
     intended for majors in mathematics, physics, chemistry, or engineering.

Electives: Technical OptionTop of Page

Applied Computer Graphics Electives
2 courses selected from:

Technical option majors may select from the following set of elective courses.

APCG   360   Web Page Design   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 111.
CDES   214   Computer Graphics   3.0   FS   
CDES   216   Introduction to Audio in Media   3.0   FS   
CDES   314   Intro Multimedia Dsgn & Dev   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy, faculty permission.
CDES   322   Advanced WWW Design & Publish   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CDES 222.
CDES   323   Human Interface Design   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CDES 222.
CDES   333   Graphic Visualization   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CDES 230 for CDES majors. Other majors require
      instructor permission.
CDES   366   Field Video Production   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 206, CDES 216; CDES 141,
     CDES 261 (both with a grade of C or higher).
CDES   414   Adv Multimedia Dsgn & Develop   3.0   SP   
     Prerequisites: CDES 314.
CDES   466   Studio Video Production   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CDES 366.
CDES   468   Video Production Workshop   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CDES 366.
CSCI   465   Web Programming Fundamentals   3.0   SP   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 311.
CSCI   467   Graphical User Interface Des   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 311.
CSCI   545   Advanced Animation Production   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: APCG 110, APCG 330, APCG 340.
CSCI   567   Graphical User Interface Impl   3.0   SP   
     Prerequisites: CSCI 311.
KINE   318   3-D Desktop Video Applications   3.0   FS   
KINE   524   Biomechanical Analysis   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: KINE 322 and basic computer literacy.
THEA   112   Acting for Non-Majors   3.0   FS *   
THEA   260   Intermediate Acting I   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: THEA 130, THEA 140, either THEA 160 or
     THEA 112H, THEA 160X.
THEA   371   Lighting Design   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: THEA 121, THEA 170, THEA 170X,
     THEA 205, THEA 250.
     Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in THEA 205 for
     lighting crew is required.

Supplemental Programs: ArtTop of Page

SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ART OPTION : 27 units

Production and Technical option majors MUST select a supplemental program in either Art or Communication Design.

5 courses required:
ARTS   101   Art History Survey   3.0   FS *   
ARTS   102   Art History Survey   3.0   FS *   
ARTS   125   Basic Drawing   3.0   FS   
ARTS   126   Basic Drawing   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ARTS 125 or faculty permission.
ARTS   240   Intro to Fine Art Photography   3.0   FS   

1 course selected from:
ARTS   122   Color Theory   3.0   FS   
ARTS   123   Design   3.0   FS   

1 course selected from:
ARTS   227   Introduction to Painting   3.0   FS   
ARTS   230   Introduction to Printmaking   3.0   FS   
ARTS   260   Introduction to Ceramics   3.0   FS   
ARTS   270   Introduction to Sculpture   3.0   FS   
ARTS   290   Introduction to Fiber Art   3.0   FS   

2 courses selected from:
ARTS   326   Intermediate Life Drawing   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ARTS 125; ARTS 126; or faculty permission.
ARTS   340   Intermed Fine Art Photography   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: Introductory photography course on the
     college level, or faculty permission.
ARTS   350   Intermediate Electronic Arts   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ARTS 123, ARTS 126, ARTS 250; or
     faculty permission.
ARTS   371   Intermed Sculp: Mixed Media   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ARTS 270 for art majors (sculpture emphasis) or
     ARTS 123 for art majors (non-sculpture); faculty permission for
     non-majors.
ARTS   426   Advanced Life Drawing   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ARTS 326 or faculty permission.
ARTS   440   Advanced Fine Art Photography   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ARTS 340.
ARTS   470   Advanced Sculpture   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ARTS 371, ARTS 372, or ARTS 373;
     or faculty permission.
ARTS   450   Advanced Electronic Arts   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ARTS 350 or faculty permission.
ARTS   490   Advanced Fiber   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ARTS 390 or faculty permission.

Supplemental Programs: Communication DesignTop of Page

SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
COMMUNICATION DESIGN OPTION: 26-27 units

Production and Technical option majors MUST select a supplemental program in either Art or Communication Design.

3 courses required:
CDES   101   Introduction to Communication   3.0   FS   
     This course is also offered as JOUR 101.
CDES   102   Principles of Comm Design   3.0   FS   
CDES   307   Technology and Communication   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CDES 102.

3 courses selected from:
CDES   103   Writing for Electronic Media   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
CDES   141   Media Aesthetics   3.0   FS   
CDES   241   North American Cinema   3.0   SP   
CDES   242   History of Documentary Film   3.0   FA   
CDES   261   Found of Electronic Media   3.0   FS   
CDES   281   Print as Digital Output Medium   3.0   FS   
CDES   315   Electronic Media Economics   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CDES 261 (with a grade of C or higher) or
     faculty permission.
CDES   331   History of Graphic Design   3.0   SP   
CDES   341   American Radio and Television   3.0   SP   
     Prerequisites: Junior standing, CDES 103, CDES 206,
     CDES 216; CDES 141, CDES 261 (both with a grade of
     C or better); faculty permission.
CDES   362   Media Performance   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 216.
CDES   363   Broadcast News   3.0   FS   
     Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 216.
CDES   368   Public Affairs Programming   3.0   FA   
     Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 216; CDES 261 (with
     a grade of C or higher).

3 courses selected from:
Select three additional courses from Applied Computer Graphics Electives in your chosen option.