Media & Communication Arts-Creative Imaging & Illustration

Program Description:

The Media & Communication Arts-Creative Imaging & Illustration program provides training in both the traditional and digital skill areas of media arts. Advanced illustration and rendering techniques are covered. Students learn how to translate traditional techniques into digital art and imaging applications creating industry ready artwork.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate computer skills for the media and communication arts industry.

2. Apply the fundamentals of art and design.

3. Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking within a design-art context.

4. Demonstrate visual, presentation, and communication skills necessary for successful employment in the media and communication arts industry.

5. Demonstrate entry-level skills in a rapidly changing media and communication arts industry.

6. Apply mathematical concepts indicative of the media and communication arts industry.

7. Demonstrate a professional work ethic.

8. Produce portfolio samples of commercial illustrations that demonstrate technical acrylic painting skills.

9. Demonstrate an aesthetic sensibility in regard to illustrating the human figure.

Career Opportunities:

Media & Communication Arts-Creative Imaging & Illustration- Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Illustrator, Medical Illustrator, Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator, and Artist are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Media & Communication Arts-Creative Imaging & Illustration-Certificate: Job titles such as Illustrator, Medical Illustrator, Cartoonist/Comic Illustrator, and Artist are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

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• Transfer Plan Database

Programs

• Media & Communication Arts - Creative Imaging & Illustration, AAS (full-time)
• Media & Communication Arts - Creative Imaging & Illustration, AAS (part-time)

• Media & Communication Arts - Creative Imaging & Illustration, Certificate