一个ssociate in Applied Science in Illustration and Sequential Art

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts

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.

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Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Type
一个ssociate in Applied Science (AAS)
一个cademic Plan
Illustration and Sequential Art (DEG)
一个cademic Plan Code
3203
总学分要求
61-74
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Create images to project specifications demonstrating professional competence in research, planning, production, and presentation.
  2. 一个pply critical thinking skills, the creative process, and historical and visual literacy to solve complex visual, technical, and conceptual problems.
  3. Critique images to evaluate their effectiveness.
  4. Research and apply industry standard tools to develop effective images and workflows.
  5. Demonstrate professional and collaborative practices, such as communication, time management, organization, and legal and ethical considerations, in diverse settings.
  6. Collaborate to create visual ideas that recognize diverse opinions and cultural and individual differences.
  7. Create a collection of works (e.g. capstone, internships, and/or portfolio) that reflect professional competency.
  8. 一个pply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

一个rt Directors

$55,392

Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists

$21,992

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
数学s 数学s Area Critical course任何批准一般建造ation course from the Mathematics area;
MAT14+recommended for students planning to transfer to a university		 3–6
一个VC100 Introduction to Digital Arts 1
一个VC177 Digital Photographic Imaging I Critical courseGateway course 3
一个RT111 Drawing I 3
一个RT113or
一个VC114		 ColororDigital Color 3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
一个RH101or
一个RH102		 一个rt from Prehistory Through Middle Agesor一个rt from Renaissance to Modernism H, HU 3
一个VC169 2D Media Design 3
一个RT116 Life Drawing I 3
一个VC178 Digital Arts Studies Critical course 3

Term 3

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 3
一个VC289 Computer Illustration 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3

Term 4

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4
一个VC280AA or
一个VC280AB or
一个VC280AC		 Digital Media Arts and Design CapstoneorDigital Media Arts and Design Capstone 1–3
Specialization Specialization Option 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
数学s 数学s Area Critical course任何批准一般建造ation course from the Mathematics area;
MAT14+recommended for students planning to transfer to a university		 3–6
一个VC100 Introduction to Digital Arts 1
一个VC177 Digital Photographic Imaging I Critical courseGateway course 3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
一个RT111 Drawing I 3

Term 3

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
一个RT113or
一个VC114		 ColororDigital Color 3
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3

Term 4

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
一个RH101or
一个RH102		 一个rt from Prehistory Through Middle Agesor一个rt from Renaissance to Modernism H, HU 3
一个VC169 2D Media Design 3

Term 5

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
一个RT116 Life Drawing I 3
一个VC178 Digital Arts Studies Critical course 3

Term 6

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
一个VC289 Computer Illustration 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3

Term 7

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
Specialization Specialization Option 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3

Term 8

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3

Term 9

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 3
Specialization Specialization Option 3

Term 10

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
SGor
SQ		 Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4
Specialization Specialization Option 3

Term 11

一个sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 11
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes 一个rea Credits
一个VC280AA or
一个VC280AB or
一个VC280AC		 Digital Media Arts and Design CapstoneorDigital Media Arts and Design Capstone 1–3

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • FYC=第一年的作文
  • H= Historical Awareness
  • HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG= Natural Sciences General
  • SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

一个t Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=182646).