Applied Computing: Graphic Arts Concentration (BA Degree)

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A major in Applied Computing: Graphic Arts Concentration consists of 66 hours and does not require a minor. If a student chooses a minor, they may not choose Applied Computing tracks Computer Programming, Web Development, and/or Information Systems.

Applied Computing: Graphic Arts Concentration (66 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (48-49 hours)

Liberal Arts Core (48-49 hours)

See Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for all bachelor degrees ; must include:
ART 202 - Art Appreciation (3 hours)
CSCI 235 - Procedural Programming (4 hours) Students may need to take CSCI 215 or CSCI 217 if they have limited prior programming experience.
MATH 110 - Extended College Algebra / MATH 111 - College Algebra (3-4 hours) or higher

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)

Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201. If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit. Note that this placement does not count toward the required 125 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students.

Choose one of the following courses:

ARAB 110 and 110L, 120, 201, or 202 or
FREN 110 and 110L, 120, 201, or 202 or
SPAN 110, 111 or 112 and 110L, 101, 102, 120, 201, or 202 or
CHST 121, 122, 131, or 132 or
Any other 3 hour foreign language course.

Applied Computing Major Studies (26 hours)

CSCI 301 - Survey of Scripting Languages (4 hours)
CSCI 315 - Data Structure Analysis (4 hours)
CSCI 325 - Object-Oriented Programming (4 hours)
CSCI 332 - Applied Networking (4 hours)
CSCI 419 - Database Management (4 hours)
CSCI 490 - Computer Science Exit Exam (0 hours)
CSCI 495 - Systems Analysis and Software Design (3 hours)
MATH 213 - Probability and Statistics (3 hours)

Graphic Arts Concentration (40 hours)

ART 215 - Beginning Design (3 hours)
ART 216 - Visual Communications (3 hours)
ART 221 - Digital Image Editing (3 hours)
ART 341 - Web Design I (3 hours)
ART 418 - Business of Design (3 hours)
ART 441 - Web Design II (3 hours)
CSCI 496 - Senior Portfolio Review (0 hours)
CSCI 497 - Senior Project Design (1 hours)
CSCI 498 - Senior Project Construction (1 hours)
CSCI 499 - Senior Project Implementation/Defense (1 hours)
7 hours of CSCI classes at the 300/400 level
An additional 12 hours may come from any courses at the 300 level or above from the following categories: ART or CSCI

Note:

All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students who took MATH 099 or ENGL 099 will need at least 129 hours to graduate. Full Bridge students will need at least 133 hours. Students must meet the Residency Requirements described in this catalog.