B.S. IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics Technology (CGT) program offers two concentrations: Technical Design (TEDS) and User Experience (UEXP). The TEDS concentration focuses on architectural, mechanical, product, and packaging designs. Students in TEDS will be able to help companies and organizations visualize data, generate engineering drawings or graphics, design digital prototypes and quality products, and create efficient architectural structures. Whereas, the UEXP concentration emphasizes true user experience applied to website development, video game creation, 2D and 3D animations, multimedia production, virtual reality (VR), publishing design, logo design, typography, and to create content for marketing or communication. The department labs are equipped with PC and Mac computers, application software, SLR digital cameras, wide format printers, and a package plotter.
Graduates from the CGT major typically secure jobs in a wide variety of companies, organizations, and government agencies that have in-house design and user experience functions, but graduates also focus on their freelance design work and entrepreneurship. Please click here for the CGT-TEDS program curriculum guide and here for the CGT-UEXP program curriculum guide.
Positions typically include
3D Model Creator
Animator
App Designer
Architectural Designer
Building Information Modeling Specialist
Digital Photographer/Videographer
Engineering Drafter/Designer
Graphic Designer
Image Editor
Multimedia Creator
Package Designer
Product Designer
User Experience Designer
User Interface Designer
VR Developer
Video Game Developer
Web Designer
Earning Potential
Total incomes of Applied Engineering Technology graduates incorporate salary plus the potential for bonuses and profit sharing. Factors affecting salary for this major include type of industry and employer, job responsibility, working condition, geographic location, and experience. A typical starting salary range is from $65,000 or higher.
Apply to the CGT Program
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Contact Information:
Department of Applied Engineering Technology
Price Hall Suite 100
Email: aet@ncat.edu
Phone: (336) 334-7585
Fax: (336) 334-7704
