LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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Sequential Art |
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Associate in Applied Arts Degree |
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Curriculum Code: 1048 (Effective Fall 2004 -
Summer 2009) |
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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. |
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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. |
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INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program,
Academic and Office Facility, Room 314, telephone number (517)
483-1476. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL:
50
CREDITS |
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CREDIT HOURS |
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ARTS 102 |
Design & Communication |
3 |
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ARTS 131 |
Drawing |
3 |
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ARTS 132 |
Figure Drawing |
3 |
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ARTS 133 |
Surface Anatomy for Artists |
3 |
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ARTS 137 |
Perspective Drawing |
2 |
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ARTS 151 |
Computer Graphics/Illustration |
3 |
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ARTS 153 |
Conceptual Illustration |
3 |
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ARTS 171 |
Computer Graphics/Digital Imaging |
3 |
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ARTS 195 |
Employ/Busn Issues for Artists |
1 |
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ARTS 216 |
Humorous Illustration I |
3 |
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ARTS 217 |
Humorous Illustration II |
3 |
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ARTS 225 |
Comic Book Illustration |
3 |
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ARTS 226 |
Storyboards |
3 |
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ARTS 228 |
Advanced Digital Imaging |
3 |
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ARTS 238 |
Comps and Animatics |
3 |
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ARTS 267 |
Advanced Drawing |
3 |
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ARTS 269 |
The Portfolio (See Note 2) |
2 |
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ARTS 281 |
Art Internship |
3 |
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LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL: 21-25 CREDITS |
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Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below. |
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CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas |
13-17 Credits
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(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.) |
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Communication Core Area (See Note 3) |
0 |
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Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area |
3-4 |
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Mathematics Core Area |
3-4 |
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Science Core Area |
4-5 |
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Writing Core Area |
3-4 |
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CHOICE 2: Animation |
8 Credits
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ARTS 232 |
Comp Graphics 2-D Animation |
4 |
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ARTS 234 |
Comp Graphics 3-D Animation I |
4 |
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ARTS 235 |
Comp Graphics/3-D Animation II |
4 |
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MINIMUM TOTAL |
71 |
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NOTES: |
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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. |
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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. |
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Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled
the requirements for this Core area. |
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE |
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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. |
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ARTS 102 |
ARTS 132 |
ARTS 137 |
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ARTS 151 |
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ARTS 238 |
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