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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design

Computer Graphics

Field of study · Lakewood, Colorado, United States

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Lakewood

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    Fall 2027

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Course Overview

Computer Graphics at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Lakewood, Colorado, United States is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector. Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.

Student life (indicative)

Lakewood offers students a fantastic outdoor lifestyle — skiing, hiking and mountain access sit alongside a good local food and bar scene and a tight-knit, active student community.

The University at a Glance

Undergraduate Population

2,050

Staff Ratio

13.0:1

International

0.1%

Career Prospects

Completion Rate

34%

finish their degree (not an employment rate)

Avg Starting Salary

£33,180

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

University Life

Suburban

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Computer Graphics
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Computer Graphics topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Computer Graphics
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

2,050

Degree-seeking undergraduates (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release). Graduate students are not included.

Staff Ratio

13:1

Students per staff

International Students

0%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

Campus Type

Suburban

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Four seasons

Safety Index (indicative)

6.5/10

Transport

Good (close to station or regional airport)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Creative arts scene

Student Life & City (indicative)

Lakewood offers students a fantastic outdoor lifestyle — skiing, hiking and mountain access sit alongside a good local food and bar scene and a tight-knit, active student community.

  • Lakewood offers students a fantastic outdoor lifestyle — skiing, hiking and mountain access sit alongside a good local food and bar scene and a tight-knit, active student community.

What Students Love

  • Ski & mountain access
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Diverse international food scene

University Stats

Undergraduate Students2,050
Student-to-Staff Ratio13:1
International Students0%
Safety Index (indicative)6.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Completion Rate

34%

Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

Avg Starting Salary

£33,180

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector. Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.

  • Computing graduates enter careers in software development, data engineering, product management and technical consulting across virtually every industry sector.
  • Demand for digital and technology skills continues to outpace supply globally.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,185/mo
Food & Groceries£387/mo
Transport£126/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,931
Annual living costs£23,178/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

In the moderately expensive range for US cities — expect around $2,445/month (housing $1,500, food $490, transport $160). A US university city with solid amenities and a well-rounded student lifestyle.

  • In the moderately expensive range for US cities — expect around $2,445/month (housing $1,500, food $490, transport $160).
  • A US university city with solid amenities and a well-rounded student lifestyle.