Mar 29, 2024  
College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
College Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


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Media & Communication Arts - Creative Imaging & Illustration, AAS



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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.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator
Degree & Certificate Requirements  
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Suggested sequence (may be modified to meet your needs):


Credit Hours Required: 75


Semester 1


Semester 2


Semester 3


Semester 5


Media & Communication Arts-Creative Imaging & Illustration - Additional Program Information


Program Options
Credential Title Credit Hours Required Notes
Associate of Applied Science   Media & Communication Arts-Creative Imaging & Illustration 75  
Certificate   Media & Communication Arts-Creative Imaging & Illustration 60  

 

Contact Information
Contact Title Name Phone E-mail Location
Professor Matt Busch 586.445.7435 buschm@macomb.edu South Campus
Professor Shawn Sheehan 586.445.7435 sheehans@macomb.edu South Campus

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:

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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