Narrative Illustration, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_CANI
Control Number: 08649
Financial Aid Eligible
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.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ART A110 | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional | 3 |
| ART A120 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| ART A121 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| ART A124 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ART A125 | Perspective Drawing | 3 |
| ART A130 | Painting 1 | 3 |
| or ART A135 | Digital Painting | |
| ART A143 | Story Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| ART A144 | Illustration 2 - Sequential Illustration | 3 |
| ART A180 | Professional Studies | 2.5 |
| DMAD A181 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| DMAD A190 | Illustrator for Design | 3 |
| or DMAD A193 | Photoshop for Design | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Life Sculpture 1 | ||
| Figure Composition | ||
| Life Painting 1 | ||
| Narrative Illustration Restricted Electives (see list) | 7-10 | |
| Total Units | 42.5-45.5 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted Electives | ||
| First/Second Semester | ||
| 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 | ||
| ART A118 | Visual Communication 1 | 3 |
| 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 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| DMAD A281 | 3D 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 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| 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 |
| ART A125 | Perspective Drawing | 3 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - LIST 1st/2nd TERM - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 2-3 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART A121 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| ART A124 | Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ART A130 or ART A135 |
Painting 1 or Digital Painting |
3 |
| RESTRICTED ELETIVES - LIST 1st/2nd TERM - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 2-3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 1 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra |
||
| Units | 17-19 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| DMAD A190 or DMAD A193 |
Illustrator for Design or Photoshop for Design |
3 |
| ART A143 | Story Illustration Techniques | 3 |
| ART A142 |
Life Sculpture 1 or Figure Composition or Life Painting 1 |
3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 2.5 | |
| Units | 14.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART A144 | Illustration 2 - Sequential Illustration | 3 |
| ART A180 | Professional Studies | 2.5 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES - LIST 4th TERM - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14.5-16.5 | |
| Total Units | 60-65 | |
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Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2