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The Computer Graphic Art (CART) program prepares students to pursue careers in the field of computer-generated imagery, including web design, multimedia production, print design and publication, and 3D animation. Graduates find work as web designers, graphic designers, multimedia specialists, 3D animators, and game creators. In addition to layout, illustration, and cinematic skills, students learn professional production values and practices. As of Fall 2006, the CART program offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
This new 128 hour program requires a 83 hour major with elective hours suggested in optional emphasis areas of the CART program as determined by the student and his or her advisor.
 The following is a list of courses that consist of the courses in three areas: Basic CART Core, Track Courses, and Advanced CART Core.
Students will choose one concentration - Graphic Design (Web/Print) or 3D Animation.
| Basic CART Core |
| CART |
1101 |
Orientation to CART |
| CART |
1301 |
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
| CART |
1302 |
Digital Imaging |
| CART |
1380 |
Foundations of Digital Design (GD only) |
| CART |
1390 |
Typography (GD only) |
| CART |
2301 |
3D Animation I - Modeling (3D only) |
| CART |
3321 |
History of Animation (3D only) |
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| ARTS |
1301 |
Drawing I |
| ARTS |
2357 |
Photography |
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| Graphic Design Track |
| CART |
1310 |
Visual Language |
| CART |
2304 |
Concepting |
| CART |
2300 |
Web I - Basic Web Design |
| CART |
2310 |
Print I - Basic Print Design |
| CART |
3300 |
Web II - Advanced Web Design |
| CART |
3310 |
Print II - Visual Systems |
| CART |
4300 |
Web III - Adv Multimedia & DB Integration |
| CART |
4310 |
Print III - Information Design |
| CART |
4330 |
History of Communication Design |
| CART |
4399 |
Special Topics (6 hrs) |
| BMTK |
3331 |
Principles of Marketing |
| BMTK |
3333 |
Fundamentals of Advertising |
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| 3D Animation Track |
| CART |
3325 |
Gesture for Animators |
| CART |
2311 |
3D Animation II - Animation |
| CART |
3301 |
3D Animation III - Narrative Animation |
| CART |
3311 |
3D Animation IV - Character Animation |
| CART |
4311 |
3D Animation V - Production |
| CART |
4315 |
3D Animation VI - Team Production |
| CART |
3307 |
Online Technologies, Simulations, and Games I |
| CART |
4307 |
Online Technologies, Simulations, and Games II |
| ARTS |
2361 |
Sculpture |
| THAR |
2361 |
Introduction to Theater Design |
| THAR |
2330 |
Performance for Animators |
| CART |
3315 |
Visual Narrative Conventions |
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| Advanced CART Core |
| CART |
4100 |
Commercial Arts Seminar* |
| CART |
4301 |
Advanced Projects Practicum |
| CART |
4302 |
Co-op Internship |
| CART |
4303 |
Senior Portfolio |
| CART |
4325 |
Business of Design |
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| ARTH |
2361 |
Art History: Ancient Through Medieval |
| ARTH |
2362 |
Art History: Renaissance through Modern |
| PHIL |
3375 |
Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art and Beauty |
| ARTH |
3360 |
Survey of Contemporary Art |
* This course must be taken five (5) times for those in the Graphic Design track, and six (6) times for the 3D Animation track.
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