Illustration and Sequential Art, Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science : AAS 3203
61-74 Credits
Program Contact
Louis Mendoza | 480-732-7089 | louis.mendoza@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Illustration and Sequential Art is designed for the student who wishes to develop an area of specialization in illustration and comics and sequential art. Students will develop narratives through traditional and digital media. The program emphasizes art principles, knowledge, and skills needed to solve design and compositional problems. Areas of emphasis include comic book and sequential art, illustration for publications, and storyboarding. It allows for the development of an individual`s personal interest in this area, prepares students for employment, and upgrades skills of those already employed in this field. Employment opportunities are available in a variety of fields including, but not limited to, freelance artist-designer, concept artist, comics/sequential art, visual development artist for gaming/film, and storyboarder. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Illustration and in Sequential Art is also available.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART111 | Drawing I | 3 |
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 |
| AVC169 | 2D Media Design | 3 |
| AVC177 | Digital Photographic Imaging I | 3 |
| AVC289 | Computer Illustration | 3 |
| ART113 | Color | 3 |
| or AVC114 | Digital Color | |
| ART116 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| AVC178 | Digital Arts Studies | 3 |
| Capstone/Internship Course: | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1-3 | |
| Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone | ||
or AVC280AB | Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone | |
or AVC280AC | Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone | |
| Commercial Art Internship | ||
or AVC297AB | Commercial Art Internship | |
or AVC297AC | Commercial Art Internship | |
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1-3 |
| or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select from one of the following areas of specialization: | 9-18 | |
| Specialization 1: Sequential Art (18 credits) | ||
| Penciling for Sequential Art | ||
| Inking for Sequential Art | ||
| Coloring, Toning and Lettering for Sequential Art | ||
| Publishing for the Comic Industry | ||
| Comics Creation | ||
| Introduction to Comic Book Writing | ||
or CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | |
or CRW190 | Introduction to Screenwriting | |
| Specialization 2: Illustration (9 credits) | ||
| Design Self Promotion | ||
or ART255 | Art Marketing | |
Students must select six credits from the following list of courses. | ||
Students may select from one emphasis or may select from different emphases to fulfill the six credit requirement. | ||
Animation Emphasis | ||
| Digital Animation I | ||
| 3D Modeling and Animation I | ||
Drawing Emphasis | ||
| Life Drawing II | ||
| Art Anatomy | ||
| Drawing and Composition II | ||
Painting Emphasis | ||
| Watercolor Painting I | ||
| Watercolor Painting II | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Figure Painting | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0-6 | |
| General Education | ||
| Core | ||
| First-Year Composition | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Critical Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select three to six credits from the following: | 3-6 | |
Any approved general education course(s) in the Mathematics area | ||
| College Mathematics 1 | ||
| College Mathematics 1 | ||
| College Mathematics 1 | ||
| College Mathematics with Review 1 | ||
| College Mathematics with Review 1 | ||
| Distribution | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
| ARH101 | Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages | 3 |
| or ARH102 | Art from Renaissance to Modernism | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Any approved general education course(s) in the Natural Sciences area | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 61-74 | |
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Recommended for students planning to transfer to a four-year university.