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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 3822
Effective Term: 2016 Fall   

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 60-63
CIP Code: 50.0402
Instructional Council: Art (17)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: 27-1019, 27-1021, 27-1024?


Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Media Arts: Computer Art/Illustration degree is designed for the student who wishes to develop an area of specialization in Computer Art/Illustration. The curriculum acquaints the student with art principles and assists the students in developing their abilities to solve design and compositional problems as related to the art. 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 included in multimedia such as illustrator, artist, designer, paste-up artist, freelance artist-designer, graphic design artist, or multimedia artist. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) is also available.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester



Required Courses
+ ADA/ART169 Two Dimensional Computer Design 3
+ ADA/ART177 Computer-Photographic Imaging 3
+ ADA/ART289 Computer Illustration 3
ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art 1
ART111 Drawing I 3
ART112 Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART116 Life Drawing I 3
ART255 Art Marketing 3
+ ART297AA Commercial Art Internship 1
+ ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing 3

MGT229 Management and Leadership I (3) OR
MGT251 Human Relations in Business (3) 3
 Credits: 29

Program Competencies
1. Use various computer skills, knowledge of color, and design to produce electronic art. (ADA/ART177, ADA/ART289)
2. Produce finished commercial illustrations using graphic input devices. (ADA/ART289)
3. Use basic operational systems, digital image manipulation, and computer operations to produce art electronically. (ART100)
4. Use various software applications to create finished artwork, which illustrates understanding of layout, design, typography, and color use in graphics. (ART100)
5. Use computer information systems, computer concepts, microcomputer applications, and digital imaging applications. (ART100, ADA/ART177)
6. Use a variety of drawing tools with technical competency. (ART111, ART112)
7. Employ the use of line, value, texture, and compositional theory to define form within a two-dimensional format. (ART112, ADA/ART169)
8. Create drawings of the human figure with a variety of drawing media. (ART116)
9. Communicate effectively through presentations and proposals with prospective employers. (ART255)
10. Develop a self-promotion package, including a resume and business correspondence system. (ART255)
11. Market a product and develop a portfolio of art and graphics for self-promotion. (ART255)
12. Integrate human relations, communication, and technical skills as an intern in an appropriate business or industry. (ART297AA)
13. Plan, organize, research, and write technical reports to be delivered in oral presentations for specific job-related audiences. (ENG111)
14. Apply leadership skills for communicating, facilitating, and solving problems in a team setting. (MGT229, MGT251)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2016

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.