Computer Graphics Technology Junior/Senior Option

Program Overview

The Computer Graphics Technology program is a comprehensive curriculum that merges art and technology into communication and commerce tools for businesses. This program helps students acquire the necessary skills to succeed in the graphics industry using a unique combination of real-life projects, an on-the-job atmosphere, and lab instruction. 

This program will prepare students for a wide range of services in this creative field. This program teaches print design mediums (screen printing, advertisements, packaging, and publications) as well as electronic design mediums (web, video, motion graphics, introductory 3D design) to meet the growing demand of this field. Students learn fundamentals such as drawing and basic composition, photography, storyboarding, and typography to develop their own creative style. Working with Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard software gives students the technical skills and experience they need to be viable candidates in a rapidly growing and competitive industry. 

Students graduate with a portfolio developed specifically for their field of interest as well as learn job search techniques, participate in mock interviews, and learn to develop strategies in order to continue to build their professionalism post-graduation. 

First Year
First Semester

Course #	Course Name	Credits
CG 103	Basic Design in Comp. Graphics	3
CG 107	Drawing I	2
CG 108A	Computer Design I	3
CG 112A	Layout & Design I	3
CG 116	Typography	3
CG 125	Design for Print	3
	Total Semester Credits	17

Second Semester

Course #	Course Name	Credits
CG 117A	Computer Design II	3
CG 118A	Layout & Design II	3
CG 122	Digital Imaging I	2
CG 171A	Web Design I	3
CG 223	Digital Media I	3
	Total Semester Credits	14

Second Year
Third Semester

Course #	Course Name	Credits
CG 205	Computer Design III	3
CG 230	Layout & Design III*	3
CG 250A	Web Design II	3
CG 273	Digital Media II	3
	Total Semester Credits	12

Fourth Semester

Course #	Course Name	Credits
CG 228	Digital Imaging II	2
CG 265	Layout & Design IV	3
CG 275	Portfolio Development	3
CG 285	Digital Media III	3
CG 280	OWE or CG 279 Adv. Project	2
	Total Semester Credits	13

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Program Hours/Estimated Salary

Annual Salary Range: $25,000 - $35,000

PROGRAM HOURS: 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tools

• Students are required to purchase an iPad®
• Estimated cost is $750
• *This does not include the price of our General Education Classes and Books.
• *The core technical classes are covered through the Excel in CTE program.

Employment Options

• Graphic Designer
• Web Designer
• Production Artist
• Video/Motion Designer
• Freelance Designer

 

Faculty

Gia Brachtenbach
Computer Graphics Technology Instructor
785-890-1597
gia.brachtenbach@nwktc.edu

 

More Info

Kayla Luera
Director of Outreach
785-890-1512
kayla.luera@nwktc.edu