Program Overview

Program Overview

The Illustration AAS-T degree at Lake Washington Institute of Technology combines visual arts courses with design courses to prepare students for careers in the applied arts. During the first year of study, students complete foundation courses in drawing, painting, photography, and the Adobe Creative Suite. In the second year, students refine and direct their portfolios towards future jobs and complete advanced courses in both the visual and digital arts.

Program Outcomes

Illustration AAS-T degree graduates will:

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills as related to visual design, graphic design, and illustration fields
• manage content in a manner suitable for industry
• convey concepts through traditional art methods
• create visual narratives and designs based on customer demands
• develop multiple formats for 2D and 3D applications of designs and illustrations
• integrate analog traditional arts with digital tools
• present ideas, pitches, and portfolios to industry and peers
• curate a presentation portfolio
• demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
• meet Humanities, Natural Science, Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, and Written Communication general education distribution area outcomes

Program Requirements

The program requires 99-102 credits. Students must consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Recommended Course Sequence

The courses listed below are a suggested sequence; as long as prerequisites are met, courses may be taken in a different order.

• Quarter One
  • ART 102 Introduction to 2D Design (5 credits)
  • ART 121 Introduction to Drawing (5 credits)
  • DSGN 117 Typography I (5 credits)
• Quarter Two
  • ART 200 Global Modern Art History (5 credits)
  • ENGL& 236 Creative Writing I (5 credits) (or any non-ART Humanities course)
  • SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits) (or any Social Science course)
• Quarter Three
  • ART 203 Intermediate Drawing (5 credits)
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
  • DSGN 260 Information Design (5 credits)
  • DSGN 122 Photography and Image Editing (5 credits)
  • OR
  • GAME 122 2D Digital Imaging (4 credits)
• Quarter Four
  • ART 255 Beginning Painting for Art Majors (5 credits)
  • GAME 105 Storyboard Development (4 credits)
  • MATH& 107 Math in Society (5 credits) (or any college-level, transferable Quantitative Reasoning course)
  • DSGN 247 Identity Design and Branding (5 credits)
  • OR
  • ART 170 Motion Graphics (5 credits)
• Quarter Five
  • ART 205 Human Life Drawing (5 credits)
  • GAME 130 Concept Art - Characters (4 credits)
  • GAME 148 Concept Art - Environments (4 credits)
  • ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (5 credits) (or any Natural Science course with lab)
• Quarter Six
  • ART 124 Introduction to Printmaking (5 credits)
  • ART 256 Intermediate Painting for Art Majors (5 credits)
  • DSGN 290 Professional Practice (5 credits)
  • OR
  • GAME 290 Portfolio and Job Search (4 credits)

General Education Requirements

• 25 credits are required for general education.
• The following courses meet the general education requirements:
  • SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits) (or any Social Science course)
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
  • MATH& 107 Math in Society (5 credits) (or any college-level, transferable Quantitative Reasoning course)
  • ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (5 credits) (or any Natural Science course with lab)
  • ENGL& 236 Creative Writing I (5 credits) (or any non-ART Humanities course)

Diversity and Social Justice Requirement

Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college’s Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. DSJ courses are designated in the college schedule and are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneous to meeting the DSJ requirement. Note: Not all sections of a course meet the DSJ requirement. Students should review the class information to ensure the class section includes “course attributes: meets diversity requirement.”

Total Program Credits

The total program credits required for the Illustration AAS-T degree are 99-102 credits.