Lab Assistant, Dan Dillon working with graphic design student.
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Software Utilized in the Program
A variety of software packages are utilized in the computer graphics program, including the industry-standard packages, providing students with the background they need to become competitive in the field. Click here to see some of the software packages used.
Blender is used in CAT 182 3-D Graphics and Animation.
This Class is offered Mondays from 4:30 - 9:45 p.m.
The Instructor is Michael Thoenes, Sr. Graphic Artist at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Blender has won runnerup in Mac Competition.
This validates the use of the open source software Blender used in our class. Many Students ask about this software.
Also see the latest news from Apple on Award Winning software (Note: Best Use of Open Source category--Runner-Up is Blender)
Career Opportunities in the Field
Some students enroll in this program at entry level. Others enroll for job advancement or to learn new skills for a variety of reasons. Graduates may be employed in the printing industry, an in-house advertising department in a technical or manufacturing firm, an advertising agency or marketing firm, a video production firm, at a magazine or newspaper, or at a variety of other businesses. Some graduates prefer to work free-lance or start their own businesses. A few examples of area firms employing students from the program include Golden Rule Printing, Graphic Color, Precision Graphics, United Technologies, Adtran, NASA, Tennessee Valley Press, The Decatur Daily, and Sales FAX.
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Computer Graphics
The Computer Graphics Program is designed to teach the practical application of artistic skills to projects encountered in business and industry. Both options teach basic skills and concepts and current techniques and applications. A good foundation is offered in drawing, design and art history. The student is encouraged to use these skills to develop a portfolio to use in finding employment.
In recent years, the computer has become an important tool for the designer. Students in the Computer Graphics Program have access to a computer lab equipped with the latest industry standard hardware and software. Courses are designed to teach the creative application of these programs to projects that would be encountered in the workplace. Both individual and team approaches to problem solving are practiced.
Associate of Applied Science Degrees
The Computer Graphics Program has two Associate in Applied Science Degrees to choose from:
 Option I -- Graphic Design: This program is for those interested in refining artistic talents and in preparing a professional quality portfolio in order to strengthen employment possibilities. Courses in graphic design, advertising, computer graphics and technical illustration are emphasized in this program. Some courses are offered only once a year in the day program on the Decatur campus. Students should plan schedules with the advice of the art faculty. A formal review of a professional quality portfolio of the student's work is required upon completion of the program of study. (See core requirements)
Option II -- Computer Graphics/Electronic Imaging: This program is for those interested in refining artistic talents and in preparing a professional quality portfolio in order to strengthen employment possibilities. Courses in graphic design, advertising, computer graphics, technical illustration, and multimedia production are emphasized in this program. Some courses are offered only once a year in the day program on the Decatur campus. Students should plan schedules with the advice of the art faculty. A formal review of a professional quality portfolio of the student's work is required upon completion of the program of study. Option II offers a greater emphasis on Computer Graphics/Electronic Imaging. (See core requirements)
Option III --Graphic Animation/Electronic Imaging **New for Fall 2008 (See core requirements)
For more information contact:
Kristine Beadle
Computer Graphics Instructor
Calhoun Community College
256-306-2703
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