Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Graphics and Game Technology (CGGT) is a program designed to address the need for interdisciplinary academic programs that prepare students for positions in interactive entertainment and computer-animated visual effects. This field requires a delicate blending of art with science by teams of highly skilled professionals.

Curriculum

A total of 10 course units are required for the MSE in Computer Graphics and Game Technology (CGGT). The curriculum includes:

• Core Areas:
  • Creative Arts and Design:
    • DSGN 5005: 3-D Computer Modeling (1 course unit)
  • Computer Science, Systems and Technology:
    • CIS 5600: Interactive Computer Graphics (1 course unit)
    • CIS 5620: Computer Animation (1 course unit)
    • CIS 6600: Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics and Animation (1 course unit)
• Select 1 required Math-based course. Recommendations include:
  • CIS 5190: Applied Machine Learning
  • CIS 5200: Machine Learning
  • CIS 5610: Advanced Computer Graphics
  • CIS 5630: Physically Based Animation
  • CIS 5810: Computer Vision & Computational Photography
  • CIS 5800: Machine Perception
  • ENM 5030: Introduction to Probability and Statistics
• Business and Entrepreneurship:
  • Select 1 Business and Entrepreneurship course. Recommendations include:
    • EAS 5450: Engineering Entrepreneurship I
    • IPD 5150: Product Design
• Graphics Elective:
  • Select 1 Graphics elective. Recommendations include:
    • CIS 5650: GPU Programming and Architecture
    • CIS 5610: Advanced Computer Graphics
    • CIS 5630: Physically Based Animation
    • FNAR 5004: Video I
    • FNAR 5017: Cinema Production
    • FNAR 5025: Computer Animation
• Technical Elective:
  • Select 1 Technical elective. Recommendations include:
    • CIS 5610: Advanced Computer Graphics
    • CIS 5630: Physically Based Animation
    • CIS 5810: Computer Vision & Computational Photography
    • CIS 5800: Machine Perception
    • CIS 5190: Applied Machine Learning
    • CIS 5200: Machine Learning
    • ESE 5050: Feedback Control Design and Analysis
    • ESE 6190: Model Predictive Control
    • CIS 5550: Internet and Web Systems
    • CIS 5990: Independent Study for Masters Students
    • CIS 5640: Game Design and Development (only offered during the summer term)
• Free Elective:
  • Select 1 free elective. Recommendations include:
    • EAS 5460: Engineering Entrepreneurship II
    • DSGN 5004: Art of the Web: Interactive Concepts for Art & Design
    • DSGN 5009: Digital Figure Modeling
    • OIDD 6620: Enabling Technologies
    • FNAR 5066: Advanced Projects in Animation
• Design Project:
  • CIS 5680: Game Design Practicum (1 course unit)
  • or CIS 9990: Master's Thesis

Additional Information

• The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later.
• Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
• Candidates with non-CS backgrounds and students interested in the Accelerated Masters should refer to the program's guidelines for additional information.