Narrative Illustration, Associate in Science Degree
Financial Aid Eligible
Banner Code: 1_AS_CANI
Control Number: 08649
The Narrative Illustration option places its emphasis on a great variety of drawing and painting courses. The diversity of its curriculum may lead the student into career alternatives, such as Illustration for books, including children’s literature, magazines, entertainment art, editorial illustrations and corporate brochures. Students will work in hand made traditional media as well as digital art and illustrations.
Complete the Narrative Illustration Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. Note: this AS degree may require more than 60 units for completion, depending on electives chosen.
Program Outcomes
- Create a series of illustrations in a variety of mediums demonstrating techniques and applications of current hands-on illustration techniques.
- Demonstrate proficiency in drawing, perspective, and various mediums.
- Create a portfolio utilizing multiple design techniques for the purpose of becoming freelance commercial artists and/or acceptance to an art college or university for advanced learning.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements
- UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
- MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AA or AS major requirements as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog.
- MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
- GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AA GE), Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART A120 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| DMAD A181 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| Narrative Illustration Restricted Electives (see list) | 2-3 | |
| Units | 11-12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART A121 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| ART A125 | Perspective Drawing | 3 |
| DMAD A190 or DMAD A193 | Illustrator for Design or Photoshop for Design | 3 |
| Narrative Illustration Restricted Electives (see list) | 2-3 | |
| Units | 11-12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ART A124 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ART A130 or ART A135 | Painting 1 or Digital Painting | 3 |
| ART A143 | Story Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Life Sculpture 1 | ||
| Figure Composition | ||
| Life Painting 1 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ART A144 | Illustration 2 - Sequential Illustration | 3 |
| ART A180 | Professional Studies | 2.5 |
| Narrative Illustration Restricted Electives (see list) | 3-4 | |
| Units | 8.5-9.5 | |
| Total Units | 42.5-45.5 | |
First/Second Semester Narrative Illustration Restricted Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART A102 | Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art History | 3 |
| ART A130 | Painting 1 | 3 |
| ART A135 | Digital Painting | 3 |
| ART A111 | Color and Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART A142 | Life Sculpture 1 | 3 |
| ART A286 | Book Arts | 2 |
| BUS A100/A100H | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ENGL A143/A143H | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MKTG A100 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
Fourth Semester Narrative Illustration Restricted Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART A118 | Product Illustration 1 | 2 |
| ART A236 | Life Painting 1 | 3 |
| ART A251 | Character Design | 3 |
| ART A263 | Watercolor 1 | 3 |
| ART A269 | Cartooning 1 | 3 |
| DMAD A117 | Rapid Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| DMAD A190 | Illustrator for Design | 3 |
| DMAD A193 | Photoshop for Design | 3 |
| DMAD A280 | 2-D Animation | 3 |
| DMAD A281 | 3-D Computer Graphics Animation | 3 |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Program Major Units | 42.5-45.5 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 60.5 |