The Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Graphics
At the time of catalog publication, this proposed degree program
is under review at the California State University Chancellor’s
Office. Please contact the department to learn the current status
of the program.
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree: 120
units
See “Requirements
for the Bachelor’s Degree” in The University Catalog
for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of
40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper
division.
The department has prepared a suggested Four Year Advising Plan
to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years.
Please request a plan from your major adviser or view it and other
current advising information on the CSU, Chico Web.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
See “General Education
Requirements” in The University Catalog and The
Class Schedule for the most current information on General
Education Requirements and course offerings. The course requirements
marked below with an asterisk (*) may also be applied toward General
Education.
Cultural Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units
See “Cultural
Diversity” in The University Catalog. Most courses
used to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.
American Institutions Requirement: 6 units
See the “American
Institutions Requirement” under “Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements.” This requirement is normally fulfilled by completing
HIST 050 and POLS 055. Courses used to satisfy this requirement
do not apply to General Education.
Literacy Requirement:
See “Mathematics
and Writing Requirements” in The University Catalog.
Writing proficiency in the major is a graduation requirement and
may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of a course
in your major which has been designated as the Writing Proficiency
(WP) course for the semester in which you take the course. Students
who earn below a C- are required to repeat the course and earn a
C- or better to receive WP credit. See The
Class Schedule for the designated WP courses for each semester.
You must pass ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a C- or better before
you may register for a WP course.
Course Requirements for the Major: 65-71 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents,
are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required
courses, dependent upon a selected option or advising pattern, are
outlined following the degree core program requirements.
DEGREE CORE PROGRAM: 17 units
6 courses required:
CDES 023 Visual
Communication Concepts 2.0 FS
CDES 092 Intro Photo
Com & Dig Imaging 3.0 FS
CSCI 015A Programming
and Algorithms I 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: At least one year of high
school algebra and strong computer skills or CSCI 014.
CSCI 040 Computer-Assisted
Art I 3.0 FS *
CSCI 140 3-D Computer
Modeling 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: CSCI 040 or previous computer
graphics experience.
CSCI 240 Computer
Animation 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 040 and CSCI 140 or permission
of instructor.
Major Option Course Requirements: 22-27 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents,
are required dependent upon the option chosen. Students must
select one of the following options for completion of the major
course requirements.
THE OPTION IN PRODUCTION: 22 units
4 courses required:
CSCI 189 Industry
Internship 1.0-3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 151, faculty permission.
CSCI 189 must be taken for 3 units.
CSCI 199 Special
Problems 1.0-3.0 FS
CSCI 199 must be taken once for 1 unit and a second time for 3
units. The two courses cannot be taken during the same semester.
CSCI 241 Advanced
Animation Production 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 040, CSCI 140, CSCI 240.
1 course selected from:
AMST 165 American
Folklore 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher.
ART 240 American
Art History 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 001A and ART 001B for
art majors, ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
ART 241 International
Art: Contemporary 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 001A and ART 001B for
art majors, ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
ART 243 Medieval
Art 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher, ART 001A and ART 001B for art majors.
ART 245A North Renaissance/Mannerist
Art 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher, ART 001A and ART 001B for art majors.
ART 245B Ital Renaissance/Mannerist
Art 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher, ART 001A and ART 001B for art majors.
ART 246 Baroque
and Rococo Art 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher, ART 001A and ART 001B for art majors.
ART 252 Greek Art 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher, ART 001A and ART 001B for art majors.
ART 253 Roman Art 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher, ART 001A and ART 001B for art majors.
ART 255 California
Art 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 001A and ART 001B for
art majors, ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
CDES 126 Communication
Criticism 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher.
ENGL 101 Reading
Literature 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher, ENGL 110 strongly recommended.
MUS 150B Music History
(1750-1900) 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher.
THEA 151 Musical
Theatre I 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher.
THEA 264 Development
of Drama 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent)
with a grade of C- or higher.
Applied Computer Graphics Electives
3 courses selected from:
CDES 066 Introduction
to Audio in Media 3.0 FS
CDES 122 Computer
Graphics 3.0 FS
CDES 132 Graphic
Visualization 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 029V for CDES majors.
Other majors require instructor permission.
CDES 168A Field
Video Production 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 003, CDES 066, CDES 092;
CDES 040, CDES 065 (both with a grade of C or better).
CDES 168B Studio
Video Production 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 168A.
CDES 212 Advanced
WWW Design & Publishing 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 112.
CDES 215 Human Interface
Design 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CDES 112.
CDES 243 Video Production
Workshop 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CDES 168A.
CDES 270A Intro
Multimedia Dsgn & Develop 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy, faculty
permission.
CDES 270B Adv Multimedia
Dsgn & Develop 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: CDES 270A.
CSCI 145 Web Page
Design 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CSCI 015A.
PHED 218 3-D Desktop
Video Applications 3.0 FS
PHED 224 Biomechanical
Analysis 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: PHED 185 and basic computer
literacy.
PHED 226 Interactive
Multimedia 3.0 FS
THEA 060 Acting 3.0 FS
*
THEA 160 Intermediate
Acting I 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: THEA 060 required; THEA 090
and THEA 095 recommended.
THEA 170 Stage Lighting 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: THEA 071, THEA 076. Concurrent
enrollment in THEA 173 is recommended.
THE OPTION IN TECHNICAL: 27 units
7 courses required:
CSCI 015B Programming
and Algorith II 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in CSCI
015A (or ECE 090 for engineering majors).
CSCI 051A Assembly
Language Programming 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 015B.
CSCI 112 Software
Engineering 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 015B; ENGL 001 (or its
equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
CSCI 151 Algorithms
and Data Structures 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in CSCI
015B.
CSCI 171 Computer
Architecture 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 051A.
CSCI 231 Computer
Graphics Programming 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CSCI 151.
MATH 009 Survey
of Calculus 3.0 FS
*
Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement.
This course is not intended for majors in mathematics, physics,
chemistry, or engineering.
Applied Computer Graphics Electives
2 courses selected from:
CDES 066 Introduction
to Audio in Media 3.0 FS
CDES 122 Computer
Graphics 3.0 FS
CDES 132 Graphic
Visualization 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 029V for CDES majors.
Other majors require instructor permission.
CDES 168A Field
Video Production 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 003, CDES 066, CDES 092;
CDES 040, CDES 065 (both with a grade of C or better).
CDES 168B Studio
Video Production 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 168A.
CDES 212 Advanced
WWW Design & Publishing 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 112.
CDES 215 Human Interface
Design 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CDES 112.
CDES 243 Video Production
Workshop 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CDES 168A.
CDES 270A Intro
Multimedia Dsgn & Develop 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy, faculty
permission.
CDES 270B Adv Multimedia
Dsgn & Develop 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: CDES 270A.
CSCI 145 Web Page
Design 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CSCI 015A.
CSCI 232 Graphical
User Interface Design 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CSCI 151.
CSCI 233 Graphical
User Interface Impl 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: CSCI 151.
CSCI 241 Advanced
Animation Production 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CSCI 040, CSCI 140, CSCI 240.
CSCI 245 Web Programming
Fundamentals 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: CSCI 151.
PHED 218 3-D Desktop
Video Applications 3.0 FS
PHED 224 Biomechanical
Analysis 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: PHED 185 and basic computer
literacy.
PHED 226 Interactive
Multimedia 3.0 FS
THEA 060 Acting 3.0 FS
*
THEA 160 Intermediate
Acting I 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: THEA 060 required; THEA 090
and THEA 095 recommended.
THEA 170 Stage Lighting 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: THEA 071; THEA 076. Concurrent
enrollment in THEA 173 is recommended.
Electives Requirement:
To complete the total units required for the bachelor’s degree,
select additional elective courses from the total university offerings.
You should consult with an adviser regarding the selection of courses
which will provide breadth to your university experience and apply
to a supportive second major or minor.
Grading Requirement:
All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be
taken for a letter grade, except those courses specified by the
department as Credit/No Credit grading only.
A grade of C- or better is required in all computer science courses
required for the major.
Advising Requirement:
Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program.
Consult your undergraduate adviser for specific information.
SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 26-27 units
Select one of the two following supplemental programs, Art Studio
or Communication Design, either of which will also fulfill all requirements
for the degree minor indicated.
Art Studio Program: 27 units
The following courses or their approved transfer equivalents also
fulfill requirements for the Minor in Art Studio offered by the
Department of Art and Art History.
5 courses required:
ART 001A Art History
Survey 3.0 FS *
ART 001B Art History
Survey 3.0 FS *
ART 003A Basic Drawing 3.0 FS
ART 003B Basic Drawing 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 003A or faculty permission.
ART 091 Intro to
Fine Art Photography 3.0 FS
1 course selected from:
ART 015A Color Theory 3.0 FS
ART 015B Design 3.0 FS
1 course selected from:
ART 006 Beginning
Ceramics 3.0 FS
ART 033 Beginning
Painting 3.0 FS
ART 035 Introduction
to Sculpture 3.0 FS
ART 036 Beginning
Fiber 3.0 FS
ART 038 Printmaking 3.0 FS
2 courses selected from:
ART 109 Intermediate
Life Drawing 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 003A; ART 003B; or faculty
permission.
ART 135A Intermed
Sculpture: Mixed Media 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 035 for art majors (sculpture
emphasis) or ART 015B for art majors (non-sculpture); faculty permission
for non-majors.
ART 158 Intermediate
Electronic Arts 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 003B, ART 015B, ART 058;
or faculty permission.
ART 191 Intermed
Fine Art Photography 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: Introductory photography course
on the college level, or faculty permission.
ART 209 Advanced
Life Drawing 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 109 or faculty permission.
ART 109 Intermediate
Life Drawing 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 003A, ART 003B, or faculty
permission.
ART 235 Advanced
Sculpture 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 135A, ART 135B, or ART
135C; or faculty permission.
ART 236 Advanced
Fiber 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 136 or faculty permission.
ART 258 Advanced
Electronic Arts 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 158 or faculty permission.
ART 291 Advanced
Fine Art Photography 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ART 191.
Communication Design Program: 26-27 units
The following courses or their approved transfer equivalents also
fulfill requirements for a Minor in Communication Design offered
by the Department of Communication Design.
3 courses required:
CDES 001 Introduction
to Communication 3.0 FS
This course is the same as JOUR 001 which may be substituted.
CDES 002 Principles
of Comm Design 3.0 FS
CDES 107 Technology
and Communication 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 002.
3 courses selected from:
CDES 003 Writing
for Electronic Media 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 001.
CDES 040 Media Aesthetics 3.0 FS
CDES 065 Foundations
of Electronic Media 3.0 FS
CDES 080 Survey
of Print Publishing 2.0 FS
CDES 131 History
of Graphic Design 3.0 SP
CDES 140 Film: Its
Origins and Meanings 3.0 SP
CDES 147 Documentary
Film 3.0 FA
CDES 160 Broadcast
News 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: CDES 003, CDES 066.
CDES 162 Media Performance 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CDES 003, CDES 066.
CDES 163 Public
Affairs Programming 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CDES 003, CDES 066; CDES 065
(with a grade of C or better).
CDES 240 Cur Trnds
in Info & Comm Indust 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: CDES 003, CDES 066, CDES 092;
CDES 040, CDES 065 (both with a grade of C or better).
CDES 268 American
Radio and Television 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: Junior standing, CDES 003,
CDES 066, CDES 092; CDES 040, CDES 065 (both with a grade of C or
better); faculty permission.
3 courses selected from:
Select three additional courses from Applied Computer Graphics
Electives in your chosen option.
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