The Applied Associate in Science is a two-year work-ready degree that helps prepare students for entry-level jobs within the Illustration industry. The program is ideal for students wanting to pursue careers in traditional illustration, digital illustration, or animation. Students have access to the best software in the industry and courses offer a well-rounded and practical learning experience. Courses in figure drawing, anatomy and figure structure, 3-D computer modeling, and imagination and creative problem solving are just a few of the classes available to students. Students in the illustration program benefit from interaction with instructors who are nationally known, professional illustrators. The AAS degree and credits earned can be used to continue studies in a Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration.
Total Program Credits: 63
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Portfolio review required for students seeking the AAS - Art and Design - Graphic Design Emphasis(The Portfolio Review occurs after the first year of coursework. Students who do not pass the review may apply the first year of coursework to the AA or AS in Art & Design.) |
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| General Education Requirements: | 16 Credits | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 | |
| or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5) | |
| Complete one of the following: (Note: A higher level MATH course may substitute for this requirement) | 3 | ||
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Social or Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| Biology or Physical Science | 3 | ||
| P.E. or Health | 1 | ||
| ARTH 2710 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | ||
| or | ARTH 2720 | RenaissanceThrough Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| Discipline Core Requirements: | 15 Credits | ||
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 | |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 | |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 | |
| ART 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 | |
| ART 1750 | Intro to Digital Imaging | 3 | |
| Emphasis Requirements: | 32 Credits | ||
| ART 1210 | Observational Drawing |
3 | |
| ART 1220 | Perspective Drawing | 3 | |
| ART 2220 | Imagination and Visual Literacy | 3 | |
| ART 2230 | Illustrative Media and Techniques I | 3 | |
| ART 2240 | Illustrative Media and Techniques II | 3 | |
| ART 2250 | Gestural Drawing | 3 | |
| ART 2260 | Digital Painting I | 3 | |
| ART 2270 | Figure Drawing I | 3 | |
| ART 2280 | 3D Modeling | 3 | |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series (1) | 2 | |
| Emphasis Elective Requirements: | 3 Credits | ||
| Complete 3 credits of ART/ARTH lower-division electives. Students are strongly encouraged to take either ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720 (whichever course was not previously taken). | 3 | ||
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART 1120 | 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ARTH 2710 or ARTH 2720 | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF or Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning QL or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | 3 |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART 1400 | Graphic Computer Applications | 3 |
| ART 1750 | Intro to Digital Imaging | 3 |
| ART 1210 | Observational Drawing | 3 |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART 200R | Art and Design Lecture Series | 1 |
| ART 1130 | 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 2220 | Imagination and Visual Literacy | 3 |
| ART 2230 | Illustrative Media and Techniques I | 3 |
| ART 2250 | Gestural Drawing | 3 |
| ART 2270 | Figure Drawing I | 3 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ART 2240 | Illustrative Media and Techniques II | 3 |
| ART 2260 | Digital Painting I | 3 |
| ART 2280 | 3D Modeling | 3 |
| EXSC 1097 or HLTH 1100 | Fitness for Life TE or Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| ART or ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| ART or ARTH Elective | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 17 | |
| Degree total: | 64 | |
The Art and Design department is in the School of the Arts. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Art and Design department, visit their website.
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