LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CURRICULUM GUIDE

Figure Studies

Certificate of Achievement

Curriculum Code: 0850  (Effective Fall 2004 ? Summer 2009)

This certificate of achievement is designed for artists who want to concentrate on the human figure as a subject matter in their artwork. Certificate holders may improve their opportunities for advancement in this or a related area. Additional education enhances an individual's employment opportunities.

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

TOTAL:  34 CREDITS

CODE

TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

ARTS 102

Design & Communication

3

ARTS 131

Drawing

3

ARTS 132

Figure Drawing (See Note 1)

3

ARTS 133

Surface Anatomy for Artists

3

ARTS 136

Figure Sculpture

4

ARTS 203

Figure Painting (See Note 2)

4

ARTS 276

Art Independent Study

3

HUMS 211

History of Art I

4

HUMS 212

History of Art II

4

LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS

TOTAL:  6-8 CREDITS

Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH CHOICE listed below.

CHOICE 1:  Art

6-8 Credits

ARTS 110

Special Topics in Fine Arts (See Note 3)

1

ARTS 140

Printmaking I

4

ARTS 141

Printmaking II

4

ARTS 145

Screen Printing I

4

ARTS 146

Screen Printing II

4

ARTS 151

Computer Graphics/Illustration

3

ARTS 203

Figure Painting

4

ARTS 204

Watercolor I

4

ARTS 205

Watercolor II

4

ARTS 206

Advanced Watercolor

4

ARTS 216

Humorous Illustration I

3

ARTS 225

Comic Book Illustration

3

ARTS 267

Advanced Drawing

3

MINIMUM TOTAL

40

NOTES:

1.

ARTS 132 must be taken twice for a total of 6 credits.

2.

ARTS 203 must be taken once toward the requirements for this certificate, and may also be taken up to two additional times toward Choice 1 requirements for a total of 12 credits.

3.

ARTS 110 may be taken up to three times for a total of three credits toward this certificate.

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

ARTS 102

ARTS 132

ARTS 136

ARTS 131

ARTS 132

ARTS 203

HUMS 211

ARTS 133

ARTS 276

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HUMS 212

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