Computer Graphic Technology: Technical Design, B.S.

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Curriculum Guide

Freshman Year

First Semester

MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus for Engineers and Scientists 4 Credit(s)
ENGL 100 - Ideas and Their Expression I 3 Credit(s)
CGT 121 - Design Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
CGT 101 - Introduction to Technology 3 Credit(s)
FRST 101 - College Success 1 Credit(s)
HPED/SSFM Elective 1 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester

MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
ENGL 101 - Ideas and Their Expression II 3 Credit(s)
CGT 103 - Design Technology 3 Credit(s)
CGT 124 - Design Applications 3 Credit(s)
HIST (*AA) 3 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CGT 230 - Photography for TDUX 3 Credit(s)
CGT 281 - Graphic Design I for TDUX 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 225 - College Physics I 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 235 - College Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
CGT 212 - Technical Communications 3 Credit(s)
Humanities or Fine Arts Elective 3 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 16

Second Semester

CGT 224 - Modeling 3 Credit(s)
CGT 282 - Graphic Design II for TDUX 3 Credit(s)
CGT 211 - Evolution and Social Implications Technology 3 Credit(s)
CHEM 106 - General Chemistry VI 3 Credit(s)
CHEM 116 - General Chemistry VI Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
Global Awareness Elective (*GL) 3 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 16

Junior Year

First Semester

CGT 398 - Professional Practices in Design 3 Credit(s)
CGT 326 - Animation 3 Credit(s)
CGT 324 - Product Design 3 Credit(s)
CGT 320 - Architectural Design 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 101 - General Psychology (formerly PSYC 320) 3 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester

CGT 382 - Multimedia and Videography 3 Credit(s)
CGT 346 - Package Design 3 Credit(s)
CGT 329 - Special Problems I 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 273 - Industrial Psychology (formerly PSYC 445) 3 Credit(s)
Free Elective 3 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

CGT 446 - Display and Structure Design 3 Credit(s)
CGT 422 - Advanced Modeling 3 Credit(s)
CGT 423 - Design Technology Project Management I 3 Credit(s)
CGT 461 - Senior Capstone Portfolio 3 Credit(s)
Free Elective 3 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester

CGT 442 - Design Technology Entrepreneurship 3 Credit(s)
CGT 441 - Design Technology Project Management II 3 Credit(s)
Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
CGT 429 - Special Problems II 3 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 12

Total Credit Hours: 120

*Select from the official list at: https://www.ncat.edu/provost/general-education-resources/gec-list.php

Major Program Requirements

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required CGT major courses
The following CGT/GCS/TECH are exempt from “C” or better (passing grade required for credit)

CGT 101 (formerly TECH) & CGT 103 , CGT 211 (formerly CGS) & CGT 212

CGT 121 - Design Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
CGT 124 - Design Applications 3 Credit(s)
CGT 224 - Modeling 3 Credit(s)
CGT 230 - Photography for TDUX 3 Credit(s)
CGT 281 - Graphic Design I for TDUX 3 Credit(s)
CGT 282 - Graphic Design II for TDUX 3 Credit(s)
CGT 320 - Architectural Design 3 Credit(s)
CGT 324 - Product Design 3 Credit(s)
CGT 326 - Animation 3 Credit(s)
CGT 329 - Special Problems I 3 Credit(s)
CGT 346 - Package Design 3 Credit(s)
CGT 382 - Multimedia and Videography 3 Credit(s)
CGT 398 - Professional Practices in Design 3 Credit(s)
CGT 422 - Advanced Modeling 3 Credit(s)
CGT 423 - Design Technology Project Management I 3 Credit(s)
CGT 429 - Special Problems II 3 Credit(s)
CGT 441 - Design Technology Project Management II 3 Credit(s)
CGT 442 - Design Technology Entrepreneurship 3 Credit(s)
CGT 446 - Display and Structure Design 3 Credit(s)
CGT 461 - Senior Capstone Portfolio 3 Credit(s)