Illustration Track, Graphic Design AAS: 305

(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, or for possible transfer to a four-year institution. 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 - Introduction to 2D Design 3 semester hours (GEEL)
GDES 135 - Illustration II 3 semester hours
GDES 214 - Photoshop for Graphics and Photography 4 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 (GEEL)
ARTT 205 - Figure Drawing I 3 semester hours
GDES 140 - Introduction to Animation 4 semester hours
GDES 216 - Illustrator for Vector Graphics 4 semester hours

Fourth Semester

GDES 218 - Graphic Design for the Web 4 semester hours
GDES 234 - Illustration III 3 semester hours
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
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.

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 - Introduction to 2D Design 3 semester hours (GEEL)
ARTT 201 - Art History: 1400 to Present 3 semester hours (GEEL)

Program Requirements

ARTT 205 - Figure Drawing 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 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.

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.