Computer Graphics Degree

The computer graphics degree program at Fort Peck Community College prepares students seeking a future in the graphic design field as computer graphic specialists. Students who graduate from the computer graphics degree program will study software, hardware, and mathematical tools to manipulate topological 2D and 3D creations on a computer. Courses include graphics software and systems, digital multimedia, graphic design, graphics devices, processors, and standards, attributes, and transformations, projections, surface identification and rendering, and color theory and application. Get more details below including other Montana colleges that offer computer graphics degrees.

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Fort Peck Community College

269 Blackfeet Avenue Agency, Harlem, MT

Known as the first chartered tribal college in Montana, Fort Peck Community College serves as an integral educational resource for the residents of the Fort Peck Reservation and northeastern Montana. FPCC has campuses in Poplar and Wolfpoint.

This college takes pride in providing quality educational opportunities anchored on the cultural values of the Indians. It cooperates with agencies, organizations, tribal units, businesses and institutions to create academic programs aimed at cultivating lifelong learning among adults and the youth.

FPCC receives an accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC). It has an open enrollment system and it offers wide array of degree and vocational programs which include Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and numerous Certificate programs. Some of these programs are even distinct to the state.

Transfer programs prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions while occupational training programs are designed to develop the students' vocational and technical skills responsive to the current needs of the community and the industry. In all its academic services, FPCC prioritizes the preference and needs of the community members in an effort to support their academic and career endeavors.

FPCC has achieved unprecedented growth in past years and it was recognized for its exceptional academic and vocational offerings, student services and community service programs. Moreover, the campus is now equipped with state-of-the-art technology that supports distance learning, as well as new classrooms and facilities conducive to learning.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer Programmers

Description

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Graphic Designers

Description

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).