Narrative Illustration, Certificate of Achievement
Financial Aid Eligible
Banner Code: 1_CT_CAIL
Control Number: 22409
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.
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.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment. In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion. Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded. A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements. The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog. Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.
A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.
| 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 | 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 |