Three Alternatives for an Introductory Computer Graphics Sequence

Changes in the computer graphics marketplace over the last 10 years have made it necessary to revisit the tradi- tional introductory computer graphics sequence offered in computer science departments. As there are now a wider range of career paths available to graduates in computer graphics, students should be offered a choice of several paths of study, ranging from technology oriented versions of the traditional design path offered by graphics design and art departments, to the computer graphics development route currently offered in computer science departments. This paper outlines the efforts of several faculty members at DePaul University to build a degree structure that encompasses three possible routes in this spectrum. We outline the three introductory courses of study, includ- ing sample course descriptions and content, and discuss the faculty composition requirements and administra- tive support necessary to build such a degree.