Computer
Graphics Major
What
is Computer Graphics?
Computer graphics prepares students
who are interested in creating and managing the production
of computer graphics in a range of industrial applications.
They use their skills in areas such as interactive multimedia,
technical animation, manufacturing graphics, or construction
graphics. Many opportunities exist in commercial and industrial
settings for graphic artists to develop visualizations
that may or may not exist in reality. Approaches to computer
graphics vary, so the computer graphics major can be found
within computer science departments, computer graphics
departments, art departments and in journalism departments.
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What
are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
New
Media |
Animation |
3D
Modeling |
Game
Production
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What
Kinds of Students Major in Computer Graphics?
Computer graphics students are visually
oriented, artistically-inclined individuals who are interested
in using digital technologies for electronic publishing,
illustration, modeling, animation and engineering graphics.
A strong aesthetic sense is needed combined with a willingness
to work with computer technologies.
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What
Courses Do Computer Graphics Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
User
Interface Design, Implementation and Evaluation |
Geometric
Design and Modeling |
Multimedia
Systems and Applications
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Computer
Animation |
Game
Production |
Foundations
of Computer Graphics |
Solid
Free-Form Modeling and Fabrication |
Virtual
Reality |
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What
Types of Positions do Computer Graphics Majors Take After
College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Visual
Design |
Special
Effects Artist |
Video
Game Designer |
2D
and 3D Animator |
3D
Modeler |
Multimedia
Producer |
Publishing
Design and Production |
Film
Special Effects |
Production
Graphic Artist |
Interactive
Designer |
Web
Designer |
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about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related
Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, check out some of the following
links. You might also want to check out web sites for
University or College departments offering this major.
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University
Departments to Consider
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and you in your search for the best major available. They
offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Two-Year
College Curriculums to Consider
Calhoun
Community College (AL)
Computer
Graphics |
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