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Foundations in Art & Design, AAS


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(DFAD0)

Minimum Credits: 60
Contact Hours: 70-78

Introduction

The mission of the AAS degree with an emphasis in Art and Design is to graduate problem solving, critical thinking innovators and creative communicators skilled in the core principles of visual literacy as well as experience with a variety of media and art forms and the development of a strong portfolio of artwork necessary for today’s artists.

Kirtland’s Art Department offers three tracks of emphasis within the AAS for students to build a portfolio concentrating in their area of expertise to use to transfer onto a 4-year program or begin a career in the art world.

Students within the various tracks will be able to develop portfolios in one or more of these media markets or Bachelor of Fine Arts programs.

Animation and Game Design: Digital Imaging, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Game Design and Interactive Design.

Fine Art and Illustration: Freelance Artist, Photographer, Concept Illustrator, Medical Illustrator, Jewelry Design and Gallery Artist in Drawing, Painting, Photography or Sculpture.

Graphic Design and Digital Media: Graphic Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Product Design and Transportation Design

General Education Requirements


General Education Credits: 16-18


Fundamental Art Credits: 27


Choose one concentration:


Choose either Animation & Game Design or Fine Art & Illustration or Graphic Design & Digital Media

Animation & Game Design Credits: 18-19


Suggested sequencing of courses for Animation and Game Design


Year 2 (Fall) 15-16 credits/17-18 contact hours

Year 2 (Winter) 16-17 credits/17-19 contact hours

Fine Art & Illustration Credits: 18


Suggested sequencing of courses for Fine Art and Illustration


Year 2 (Fall) 15-17 credits/18-19 contact hours

Year 2 (Winter) 15-16 credits/19-20 contact hours

Graphic Design & Digital Media Credits: 18


Suggested sequencing of courses for Graphic Design and Digital Media


Year 2 (Fall) 15-17 credits/18-20 contact hours

Year 2 (Winter) 15-17 credits/18-20 contact hours

Minimum credits required for degree (with concentration): 60


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