Computer Graphics & Game Technology, MSE
Interactive entertainment and computer-animated visual effects are now part of our mainstream culture. Creating such computer-generated imagery, however, is no trivial task. It requires a delicate blending of art with science by teams of highly skilled professionals, including artists, animators, writers, designers, engineers and software developers working long hours with cutting-edge technology and tools. Currently there are very few interdisciplinary academic programs at four-year research universities adequately preparing students for such positions. The Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Graphics and Game Technology (CGGT) was created specifically to address this need.
For more information: http://www.cis.upenn.edu/prospective-students/graduate/cggt.php
Curriculum
A total of 10 course units are required for the MSE in Computer Graphics and Game Technology (CGGT).1, 2
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Areas | ||
| Creative Arts and Design | ||
| DSGN 5005 | 3-D Computer Modeling | 1 |
| Computer Science, Systems and Technology | ||
| CIS 5600 | Interactive Computer Graphics | 1 |
| CIS 5620 | Computer Animation | 1 |
| CIS 6600 | Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics and Animation | 1 |
| Select 1 required Math-based course. Recommendations include: | 1 | |
| Applied Machine Learning | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Advanced Computer Graphics | ||
| Physically Based Animation | ||
| Computer Vision & Computational Photography | ||
| Machine Perception | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Business and Entrepreneurship | ||
| Select 1 Business and Entrepreneurship course. Recommendations include: | 1 | |
| Engineering Entrepreneurship I | ||
| Product Design | ||
| Graphics Elective 3 | ||
| Select 1 Graphics elective. Recommendations include: | 1 | |
| GPU Programming and Architecture | ||
| Advanced Computer Graphics | ||
| Physically Based Animation | ||
| Video I | ||
| Cinema Production | ||
| Computer Animation | ||
| Technical Elective 4 | ||
| Select 1 Technical elective. Recommendations include: | 1 | |
| Advanced Computer Graphics | ||
| Physically Based Animation | ||
| Computer Vision & Computational Photography | ||
| Machine Perception | ||
| Applied Machine Learning | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Feedback Control Design and Analysis | ||
| Model Predictive Control | ||
| Internet and Web Systems | ||
| Independent Study for Masters Students | ||
| Game Design and Development (only offered during the summer term) | ||
| Free Elective 5,6 | ||
| Select 1 free elective. Recommendations include: | 1 | |
| Engineering Entrepreneurship II | ||
| Art of the Web: Interactive Concepts for Art & Design | ||
| Digital Figure Modeling | ||
| Enabling Technologies | ||
| Advanced Projects in Animation | ||
| Design Project | ||
| CIS 5680 | Game Design Practicum | 1 |
| or CIS 5970 | Master's Thesis Research | |
| Total Course Units | 10 | |
- 1
10 course units are required; 9 course units in addition to a one semester design project over a one year period.
- 2
Students enrolled in the program from outside the University who have taken substantially similar coursework at their undergraduate institutions also can petition the program for approval of appropriate course substitutions. Granting of such approvals will be at the Program Director's discretion, and will be made on a case by case basis.
- 3
Must be graduate-level technical or creative course in the area of graphics or animation. Approval of the CGGT program director is required.
- 4
Any graduate level course in the School of Applied Science and Engineering (SEAS). Approval of the CGGT program director is required.
- 5
Any graduate level course at the University that relates in some way to graphics, animation and/or games. Approval of the CGGT program director is required.
- 6
Recommended choices include any of the Graphics Elective, Technical Elective or Business and Entrepreneurship courses.
Additional Information
- CGGT Related Course Schedules and Descriptions
- Candidates with non CS backgrounds
- Students interested in the Accelerated Masters
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.