LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Sequential Art
Certificate of Achievement
Curriculum Code: 1043 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
This certificate is designed to enhance the illustration skills of Computer
Graphics and Graphic Design majors and will also appeal to students who wish to
build illustration skills for entry-level positions in sequential art. 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.
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: 39 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 Storyboarding 3
ARTS 267 Advanced Drawing 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 39
NOTE:
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.
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 171 ARTS 217
ARTS 195 ARTS 153 ARTS 216 ARTS 225
V
ARTS 226
ARTS 267
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