Illustration Track, Graphic Design AAS

(R): 305

The illustration track prepares the student for work in a variety of illustration markets including narrative, animation, gaming, sequential, editorial, advertising and concept art. 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.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester

ARTT 100 - Introduction to Drawing 3 semester hours (ARTD)
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
GDES 134 - Illustration I 3 semester hours

Second Semester

ARTT 102 - Design Studio: 2-Dimensional 3 semester hours (GEEL)
ARTT 200 - Art History: Ancient to 1400 3 semester hours (GEEL)
GDES 135 - Illustration II 3 semester hours
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Third Semester

ARTT 201 - Art History: 1400 to Present 3 semester hours
ARTT 205 - Figure Drawing I 3 semester hours
GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics 4 semester hours
Elective 3 semester hours ‡
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours

Fourth Semester

ARTT 211 - Painting I 3 semester hours
GDES 234 - Illustration III 3 semester hours
Elective 3 semester hours ‡
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Total Credit Hours: 60‡‡

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

‡ Choose from ARTT 103 , ARTT 105 , ARTT 204 , ARTT 206 , ARTT 212 , ARTT 215 , GDES 140 , GDES 214 , GDES 216 ,GDES 269 .

‡‡ Although this degree is designed to be completed in 60 credits, a student may opt to take one or two 4-credit electives, which would be a total of 61-62 credits. Please see an advisor in the Illustration program.

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)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

General Education Elective

ARTT 102 - Design Studio: 2-Dimensional 3 semester hours (GEEL)
ARTT 200 - Art History: Ancient to 1400 3 semester hours (GEEL)

Program Requirements

ARTT 201 - Art History: 1400 to Present 3 semester hours
ARTT 205 - Figure Drawing I 3 semester hours
ARTT 211 - Painting I 3 semester hours
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
GDES 134 - Illustration I 3 semester hours
GDES 135 - Illustration II 3 semester hours
GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics 4 semester hours
GDES 234 - Illustration III 3 semester hours
Electives 6 semester hours ‡

Total Credit Hours: 60‡‡

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

‡ Choose from ARTT 103 , ARTT 105 , ARTT 204 , ARTT 206 , ARTT 212 , ARTT 215 , GDES 140 , GDES 214 , GDES 216 , GDES 269

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.
Demonstrate visual problem solving that employs appropriate technical skills and techniques.
Use a creative process to express ideas and concepts.