Bachelor of Science in Visualization
What is Visualization?
Visual media entertains, informs, motivates. Visual media comes in many forms, but the goal is the same: to communicate to an audience by involving the viewer in the experience. The visualization program focuses on the processes of creation, design and development of the visual experience.
Areas of Interest
- Interactive media design
- Visual effects
- CG lighting/shading
- Character technical directing
- Game design
- Technical art
- Web development
- CG pipeline development
Program Structure
The visualization program consists of 120 credit hours. A sequence of studio classes support student learning in their area of interest. These studios are supported by courses that teach programming, art theory, and technical learning.
All visualization students are required by the college to spend one semester away from the university. They may choose between studying abroad, studying at another university, or serving an approved internship in an industry related to the student’s area of interest.