Graphic Design AAS, Illustration Area of Concentration: 305

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The illustration area of concentration prepares the student for work in a variety of illustration markets including narrative, animation, gaming, sequential, editorial, advertising, and concept art. Some students choose to continue their studies and have been successful transferring to four-year institutions with resulting portfolio. Emphasis is placed on creating visual interpretations of subjects, conceptualizing, communicating, and refining technical skills using both traditional and digital media while preparing a portfolio. Montgomery College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

Students should complete the required English and Math foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. All students should consult an advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or any GDES elective.

** AAS programs require one 3-credit Arts or Humanities General Education course.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics Foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses

ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD) **
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

General Education Elective

ARTT 102 - Introduction to 2D Design 3 semester hours (GEEL)
ARTT 201 - Global Art History II 3 semester hours (GEEL)

Program Requirements

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
GDES 116 - Digital Tools for the Visual Arts 4 semester hours
GDES 121 - Fundamentals of Graphic Design I 3 semester hours

Area of Concentration Requirements

ARTT 205 - Figure Drawing I 3 semester hours
GDES 134 - Illustration I 3 semester hours
GDES 135 - Illustration II 3 semester hours
GDES 140 - Introduction to Animation 4 semester hours
GDES 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4 semester hours
GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics 4 semester hours
GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web 4 semester hours
GDES 234 - Illustration III 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or any GDES elective.

** AAS programs require one 3-credit Arts or Humanities General Education course.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate solid foundation skills and competency in a range of media, techniques, and knowledge of associated processes to create products for a specified purpose or audience.
Apply visual problem solving that employs appropriate technical skills and techniques.
Evaluate the creativity of ideas and use of concepts for visual communication.

Graphic Design AAS, Illustration Area of Concentration: 305

General Education Course Selections

Suggested Course Sequence

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

Distribution Courses

General Education Elective

Program Requirements

Area of Concentration Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Outcomes