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.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared 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 taken 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 130 and POLS 155. 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 130
(or its equivalent) with a C- or better before you may register for
a WP course.
Course Requirements for the Major: 66-72 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents,
are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required
courses, depending upon the selected option or advising pattern,
are outlined following the degree core program requirements.
DEGREE CORE PROGRAM: 18 units
6 courses required:
| APCG |
110 |
Computer-Assisted Art I |
3.0 |
FS * |
| APCG |
112 |
Digital Photography |
3.0 |
FS |
| APCG |
117 |
Concept Design &
Storyboarding |
3.0 |
FS |
| APCG |
330 |
3-D Computer Modeling |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: APCG 110 or previous
computer graphics experience.
| APCG |
340 |
Computer Animation |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: APCG 110 and APCG 330 or
permission of instructor.
| CSCI |
111 |
Programming and Algorithms I |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: At least one year of high
school algebra and strong computer skills or CSCI 101.
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
13 units required:
| APCG |
345 |
Adv Animation Pre-Production |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its
equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, APCG 117.
| CSCI |
389 |
Industry Internship1.0 |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CSCI 311, faculty
permission.
CSCI 389 must be taken for 3 units.
| CSCI |
399 |
Special Problems1.0 |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: Faculty
permission.
CSCI 399 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 |
545 |
Advanced Animation Production |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: APCG 110, APCG 330, APCG
340.
Applied Computer Graphics Electives: 9 units
3 courses selected from:
| APCG |
360 |
Web Page Design |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CSCI 111.
| CDES |
214 |
Computer Graphics |
3.0 |
FS |
| CDES |
216 |
Introduction to Audio in Media |
3.0 |
FS |
| CDES |
314 |
Intro Multimedia Dsgn & Dev |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy,
faculty permission.
| CDES |
322 |
Advanced WWW Design & Publish |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 222.
| CDES |
323 |
Human Interface Design |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CDES 222.
| CDES |
333 |
Graphic Visualization |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 230 for CDES majors.
Other majors require instructor permission.
| CDES |
366 |
Field Video Production |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 206, CDES
216; CDES 141, CDES 261 (both with a grade of C or higher).
| CDES |
414 |
Adv Multimedia Dsgn & Develop |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: CDES 314.
| CDES |
466 |
Studio Video Production |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 366.
| CDES |
468 |
Video Production Workshop |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CDES 366.
| KINE |
318 |
3-D Desktop Video Applications |
3.0 |
FS |
| KINE |
524 |
Biomechanical Analysis |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: KINE 322 and basic
computer literacy.
| THEA |
112 |
Acting for Non-Majors |
3.0 |
FS * |
| THEA |
260 |
Intermediate Acting I |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: THEA 130, THEA 140,
either THEA 160 or THEA 112H, THEA 160X.
| THEA |
371 |
Lighting Design |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: THEA 121, THEA 170, THEA
170X, THEA 205, THEA 250.
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in
THEA 205 for lighting crew is required.
THE OPTION IN TECHNICAL: 27 units
7 courses required:
| CSCI |
112 |
Programming and Algorith II |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in
CSCI 111 (or EECE 135 for engineering majors).
| CSCI |
221 |
Assembly Language Programming |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CSCI 112.
| CSCI |
311 |
Algorithms and Data Structures |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in
CSCI 112.
| CSCI |
320 |
Computer Architecture |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CSCI 221.
| CSCI |
330 |
Software Engineering |
3.0 |
FS WP |
Prerequisites: CSCI 311, ENGL 130 (or
its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
| CSCI |
566 |
Computer Graphics Programming |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CSCI 311.
| MATH |
109 |
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:
| APCG |
360 |
Web Page Design |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CSCI 111.
| CDES |
214 |
Computer Graphics |
3.0 |
FS |
| CDES |
216 |
Introduction to Audio in Media |
3.0 |
FS |
| CDES |
314 |
Intro Multimedia Dsgn & Dev |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy,
faculty permission.
| CDES |
322 |
Advanced WWW Design & Publish |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 222.
| CDES |
323 |
Human Interface Design |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CDES 222.
| CDES |
333 |
Graphic Visualization |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 230 for CDES majors.
Other majors require instructor permission.
| CDES |
366 |
Field Video Production |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 206, CDES
216; CDES 141, CDES 261 (both with a grade of C or higher).
| CDES |
414 |
Adv Multimedia Dsgn & Develop |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: CDES 314.
| CDES |
466 |
Studio Video Production |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 366.
| CDES |
468 |
Video Production Workshop |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CDES 366.
| CSCI |
465 |
Web Programming Fundamentals |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: CSCI 311.
| CSCI |
467 |
Graphical User Interface Des |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CSCI 311.
| CSCI |
545 |
Advanced Animation Production |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: APCG 110, APCG 330, APCG
340.
| CSCI |
567 |
Graphical User Interface Impl |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: CSCI 311.
| KINE |
318 |
3-D Desktop Video Applications |
3.0 |
FS |
| KINE |
524 |
Biomechanical Analysis |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: KINE 322 and basic
computer literacy.
| THEA |
112 |
Acting for Non-Majors |
3.0 |
FS * |
| THEA |
260 |
Intermediate Acting I |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: THEA 130, THEA 140,
either THEA 160 or THEA 112H, THEA 160X.
| THEA |
371 |
Lighting Design |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: THEA 121, THEA 170, THEA
170X, THEA 205, THEA 250.
Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in
THEA 205 for lighting crew is required.
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 possibly 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:
| ARTS |
101 |
Art History Survey |
3.0 |
FS * |
| ARTS |
102 |
Art History Survey |
3.0 |
FS * |
| ARTS |
125 |
Basic Drawing |
3.0 |
FS |
| ARTS |
126 |
Basic Drawing |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 125 or faculty
permission.
| ARTS |
240 |
Intro to Fine Art Photography |
3.0 |
FS |
1 course selected from:
| ARTS |
122 |
Color Theory |
3.0 |
FS |
1 course selected from:
| ARTS |
227 |
Introduction to Painting |
3.0 |
FS |
| ARTS |
230 |
Introduction to Printmaking |
3.0 |
FS |
| ARTS |
260 |
Introduction to Ceramics |
3.0 |
FS |
| ARTS |
270 |
Introduction to Sculpture |
3.0 |
FS |
| ARTS |
290 |
Introduction to Fiber Art |
3.0 |
FS |
2 courses selected from:
| ARTS |
326 |
Intermediate Life Drawing |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 125; ARTS 126; or
faculty permission.
| ARTS |
340 |
Intermed Fine Art Photography |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: Introductory photography
course on the college level, or faculty permission.
| ARTS |
350 |
Intermediate Electronic Arts |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 123, ARTS 126, ARTS
250; or faculty permission.
| ARTS |
371 |
Intermed Sculp: Mixed Media |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 270 for art majors
(sculpture emphasis) or ARTS 123 for art majors (non-sculpture);
faculty permission for non-majors.
| ARTS |
426 |
Advanced Life Drawing |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 326 or faculty
permission.
| ARTS |
440 |
Advanced Fine Art Photography |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 340.
| ARTS |
470 |
Advanced Sculpture |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 371, ARTS 372, or
ARTS 373; or faculty permission.
| ARTS |
450 |
Advanced Electronic Arts |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 350 or faculty
permission.
| ARTS |
490 |
Advanced Fiber |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ARTS 390 or faculty
permission.
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 |
101 |
Introduction to Communication |
3.0 |
FS |
This course is also offered as JOUR 101.
| CDES |
102 |
Principles of Comm Design |
3.0 |
FS |
| CDES |
307 |
Technology and Communication |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 102. 3
courses selected from:
| CDES |
103 |
Writing for Electronic Media |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130.
| CDES |
141 |
Media Aesthetics |
3.0 |
FS |
| CDES |
241 |
North American Cinema |
3.0 |
SP |
| CDES |
242 |
History of Documentary Film |
3.0 |
FA |
| CDES |
261 |
Found of Electronic Media |
3.0 |
FS |
| CDES |
281 |
Print as Digital Output Medium |
3.0 |
FS |
| CDES |
315 |
Electronic Media Economics |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CDES 261 (with a grade of
C or higher) or faculty permission.
| CDES |
331 |
History of Graphic Design |
3.0 |
SP |
| CDES |
341 |
American Radio and Television |
3.0 |
SP |
Prerequisites: Junior standing, CDES
103, CDES 206, CDES 216; CDES 141, CDES 261 (both with a grade of C
or better); faculty permission.
| CDES |
362 |
Media Performance |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES
216.
| CDES |
363 |
Broadcast News |
3.0 |
FS |
Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES
216.
| CDES |
368 |
Public Affairs Programming |
3.0 |
FA |
Prerequisites: CDES 103, CDES 216; CDES
261 (with a grade of C or higher). 3 courses selected from:
Select three additional courses from Applied Computer Graphics
Electives in your chosen option.