LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Sequential Art
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Curriculum Code: 1048 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
This degree is designed for students who wish to specialize in illustration as
it applies to computer graphics, animation, and cartoon, comic book, or self-
publishing. Career options for sequential artists include storyboard and/or
conceptual artist for film, television, animation, gaming, and advertising;
illustrator for books and other publications; inker/penciler/colorist; comic
syndication; and self-publishing. Sequential artists should expect to work as
part of a development team that may include animators, film and video producers,
graphic designers, or video game developers. Sequential artists also have many
opportunities for freelance work. Not all courses in this program transfer to all
colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or
counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476.
REQUIREMENTS (See Note 1) TOTAL: 50 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARTS 102 Design & Communication 3
ARTS 131 Drawing I 3
ARTS 132 Figure Drawing 3
ARTS 133 Surface Anatomy for Artists 3
ARTS 137 Perspective Drawing 2
ARTS 151 Computer Graphics/Illustration 3
ARTS 153 Conceptual Illustration 3
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Digital Imaging 3
ARTS 195 Employ/Busn Issues for Artists 1
ARTS 216 Humorous Illustration I 3
ARTS 217 Humorous Illustration II 3
ARTS 225 Comic Book Illustration 3
ARTS 226 Storyboards 3
ARTS 228 Advanced Digital Imaging 3
ARTS 238 Comps and Animatics 3
ARTS 267 Advanced Drawing 3
ARTS 269 The Portfolio (See Note 2) 2
ARTS 281 Art Internship 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 21-25 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 13-17 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill these
requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are available for
each core area.)
Communication Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area 3-4
Science Core Area 4-5
Writing Core Area 3-4
CHOICE 2: Animation 8 Credits
ARTS 232 Comp Graphics 2-D Animation 4
ARTS 234 Comp Graphics 3-D Animation I 4
ARTS 235 Comp Graphics/3-D Animation II 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 71
NOTES:
1. It is recommended that all students entering this curriculum have computer
experience in both Windows NT and Macintosh Operating Systems. This
experience may come from life or work experience, or other studies, as
well as CABS 100 Seminars - Introduction to Windows NT and Introduction to
the Macintosh. Students should consult with an advisor in the Art, Design
and Multimedia Program if they are not sure about their computer skill
level.
2. The Portfolio is considered to be the final course in this curriculum. All
other courses must already be completed or taken concurrently with ARTS
269.
3. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred
in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact
an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
ARTS 102 ARTS 132 ARTS 137 ARTS 133
ARTS 131 ARTS 151 ARTS 216 ARTS 217
ARTS 195 ARTS 153 ARTS 228 ARTS 225
Lim.Ch. ARTS 171 Lim.Ch. ARTS 267
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
V
ARTS 226
ARTS 238
ARTS 269
ARTS 281
Lim.Ch.
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