Foundations in Fine Art and Illustration, AAS

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(DFAD1)

Minimum Credits: 60
Contact Hours: 72-85

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 two 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.

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: 13-16 credits

ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.
or
ENG 10305 Integrated Composition 4 cr.
Select Intermediate Algebra (MTH-12000) or Applied Intermediate Algebra (MTH-12002) or higher or any lab science course from AST, BIO, CHE, GEL or PHY: 4-5 cr.
Select one social science course from ECO, GEO, POL, PSY or SOC: 3-4 cr.
Select any speech course: 3 cr.

Fundamental Art Courses: 39 credits

ART 10000 Art History I 3 cr.
ART 10103 Art History II 3 cr.
ART 10500 Intro to Design 3 cr.
ART 10600 Fund of Drawing I 3 cr.
ART 10700 Painting I 3 cr.
ART 17000 Graphic Studio 3 cr.
ART 20600 Drawing II 3 cr.
ART 20700 Painting II 3 cr.
ART 21100 3-Dimensional Design 3 cr.
ART 25000 Illustration I 3 cr.
ART 27531 Rendering I 3 cr.
ART 27545 Computer Generated Images I 3 cr.
ART 28000 Portfolio I 3 cr. (Final semester or with instructor’s permission)

Approved Electives: 9-12 credits

Select courses from the following electives until 60 credits is earned:

ART 11400 Sculpture I 3 cr.
ART 11500 Photography I 3 cr.
ART 19000 Digital Communications 3 cr.
ART 27550 Digital Darkroom 3 cr.
BUS 10100 or BUS 10700 3 cr.
MKT 20200 Digital Marketing 3 cr.
Non-Art Humanities: Suggested: ENG 21400 , HUM 20500 , or PHL 21000 3 cr.

Suggested Sequencing of Courses:

Year 1 (Fall) 15-16 credits

Year 1 (Winter) 15 credits

ART 10103 Art History II 3 cr.
ART 20600 Drawing II 3 cr.
ART 21100 3-Dimensional Design 3 cr.
ART 27545 Computer Generated Images I 3 cr.
General Education course (Speech recommended) 3 cr.

Year 2 (Fall) 15-16 credits

ART 10700 Painting I 3 cr.
ART 27531 Rendering I 3 cr.
Approved elective 3 cr.
Approved elective 3 cr.
General Education course 3-4 cr.

Year 2 (Winter) 15-16 credits

ART 20700 Painting II 3 cr.
ART 25000 Illustration I 3 cr.
ART 28000 Portfolio I 3 cr.
Approved elective 3 cr.
General Education course 3-4 cr.

Minimum credits required for degree: 60

Transfer Pathway - Art & Design

If you plan to transfer to an art program at a public 4-year university or college in Michian, this pathway offers recommended courses to prepare you for the journey. Please work with your advisor to ensure a smothh transition to your chosen public 4-year university or college’s art program.

GENERAL EDUCATION through the Michigan Transfer Agreement:

Communication

ENG 10303 or ENG 10305
ENG 10403 or SPE 10500 or SPE 11401

Humanities

Select two humanities courses from different disciplines.

Highly recommended humanities electives:

Other humanities options include ENG 21400 or higher, any HIS, SPN 11000, MUS 10100 through MUS 12800, or PHL 21000.

Math

Select one math course from the following list:

Science

Select two science courses from different disciplines. Science choices come from AST, BIO, CHE, GEL and PHY. At least one class must include a lab.

Social Science

Select two social science courses from different disciplines. Choose from ECO, GEO, POL, PSY, or SOC.

Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. For an appointment, please call (989) 275-5000, ext. 280.