Program Overview
Program Overview
The Computer Graphics Technology degree program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and design user experiences. This program focuses on the use of sketching, 2D and 3D modeling, animation, user interface design, and more to work in front-end development or the programming and design of interfaces that users interact with on web pages or applications.
Program Details
The Computer Graphics Technology program differs from Computer Engineering and Computer Science programs, which rely more heavily on mathematics and physics. Instead, this program offers numerous opportunities for creative work, with an emphasis on improving the user-friendliness of applications.
Career Opportunities
- User experience (UX) designer
- Digital animator or illustrator
- Web developer
- Game designer or developer
- Graphic or multimedia designer
Projected Growth
Computer graphics technology occupations are projected to experience a 3% growth through 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Outcomes
The Computer Graphics Technology degree prepares students for industrial careers in the design and management of digital products, services, applications, data visualization, animation modeling, and game design.
