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College of Technology

Computer Graphics Technology

About Us

Welcome from the Department Head

Marvin I. Sarapin
Department Head

Welcome to the Department of Computer Graphics Technology (CGT) home page and thank you for taking time to visit us digitally.

Computer Graphics Technology is a very unique program that prepares students to be practitioners and managers of a wide variety of computer graphics related jobs. We are very proud of our program and the opportunity it provides our graduates in the exciting field of computer graphics. Computer graphics is used in some form by nearly every industry in the world which is one reason 100% of our graduates get placed in well-paying jobs. Typical job titles include; CAD specialist, computer animator, technical illustrator, multimedia developer, web developer, computer game developer, graphic designer, and many other computer graphics-related jobs.

Our program will prepare you for lifelong opportunities and to be the leaders in the field of computer graphics. The Department of Computer Graphics Technology is constantly adding new technologies so that we can prepare our students with a current and relevant educational experience in applied computer graphics. The opportunities in computer graphics seem to grow every day. Computer graphics related jobs are one of the top eight professions that will experience growth over the next ten years with an estimated 20% or greater growth every year.

Our web pages contain a wealth of information about our department, the curricula,our courses, schedules,CGT faculty members,the CGT graduate program, and our students. In addition there is information about placement, computer graphics, and links to related web sites. Take time to surf our web pages to become more familiar with the Department and to learn more about computer graphics as a profession. You may want to bookmark this site because we are continually updating the information and adding new features.