Computer Graphics and Programming, AAS

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The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Graphics and Programming is designed to prepare students for a career in game design and programming. This academic guide is based on the 2023-2024 Missouri State University-West Plains Catalog. The time to complete the degree will vary, depending on the degree option taken, remediation, summer enrollment, number of classes taken per semester, etc.

General Education Requirements

CIS 101 - Computers for Learning Credit Hours: 3
COM 115 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
ENG 110 - Writing I Credit Hours: 3
ENG 221 - Writing II: Writing for the Professions Credit Hours: 3
IDS 110 - Student Success Credit Hours: 1-3
MTH 103 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3 or higher (except MTH 197 - Introductory Topics in Math or MTH 297 - Mathematic Topics in Globalization )

Civics:

Select three (3) credit hours

HST 121 - Survey of US History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
OR
HST 122 - Survey of US History Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3
OR
PLS 101 - American Democracy and Citizenship Credit Hours: 3

General Education Total Credit Hours: 19

Computer Graphics and Programming Requirements

CGP 110 - Game Development I Credit Hours: 3
CGP 115 - Game Art Drawing I Credit Hours: 3
CGP 145 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hours: 3
CGP 150 - Introduction to Digital Graphics Credit Hours: 3
CGP 160 - Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation Credit Hours: 3
CGP 200 - Mobile Game Development Credit Hours: 3
CGP 220 - Game Development II Credit Hours: 3
CGP 250 - 3D Character Modeling and Animation Credit Hours: 3
CGP 255 - Graphics Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CGP 260 - Advanced 3D Modeling and Animation Credit Hours: 3
CGP 265 - Graphics Programming II Credit Hours: 3
CGP 297 - Computer Graphics and Programming Capstone Credit Hours: 3
CIS 205 - Website Design and Development Credit Hours: 3
CIS 260 - Application Development I Credit Hours: 3

Computer Graphics and Programming Total Credit Hours: 42

Elective (pick one)

Civics:

Select three (3) credit hours

CGP 118 - Mythology & Folklore in Media Credit Hours: 3
CGP 125 - Digital and Physical Sculpting Credit Hours: 3
CGP 155 - Web Game Development Credit Hours: 3
CGP 170 - 3D Game Environments Credit Hours: 3
CGP 175 - Game Design Credit Hours: 3
CGP 180 - Introduction to Multimedia Audio Credit Hours: 3
CGP 210 - SQL Database Management Credit Hours: 3
CGP 270 - Virtual Media Entrepreneurship Credit Hours: 3
CSC 125 - Introduction to C++ Programming Credit Hours: 4
Approved Elective (CGP, CIS, CSC, EPR, MTH, TEC) Credit Hours: 3

Elective Total Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours Required 64

Degree Notes:

Math requirements exclude MTH 197 and MTH 297 .
Students are required to complete a minimum of three (3) credit hours of math regardless of placement.
Electives must be approved by the department.
Students should confirm transferability of courses with their transfer university before completing courses at MSU-WP.