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Illustration Level 2: Entertainment Arts Emphasis Certificate

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Illustration Level 2: Entertainment Arts Emphasis Certificate

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Contact: Steve BurgoonTitle: Department ChairContact: sburgoon@mtsac.edu
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Arts Division
Certificate T0970

The Illustration Level 2: Entertainment Arts certificate provides students with the skillset to create concepts and illustrations for the entertainment industry including video games, film, and television. Students must complete the Illustration Level 1 certificate first requiring a total of 18 units and courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Focusing on visual communication and world building, students will generate a professional portfolio showcasing strong character design, perspective, props, and keyframes showcasing strong draftsmanship techniques for employment in the entertainment industry.

Required Courses

Higher Education, Higher Income:
This award offers multiple levels. Completion of all levels can lead to higher pay.

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists

      Painters, Sculptors, Illustrators, and Other Fine Artists

      SOC Career Code: 27-1013.00

      Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $9.89

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $39,963.26
      Annual Job Openings
      1,542

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Illustration Level 1 Certificate

    Arts Division
    Certificate N0969

    The Illustration Level 1 certificate provides students with the necessary skills to create both traditional and digital illustrations focusing on visual communication and narration. Utilizing industry standard techniques, students will generate a professional portfolio for advancement in the field and employment. The certificate requires a total of 18 units and courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý100Fundamentals of Graphic Design3
    ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý163Dynamic Sketching3
    ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý165Illustration3
    ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý15´¡Drawing: Beginning3
    ´Ç°ùÌý´¡±·±õ²ÑÌý104 Drawing Fundamentals
    ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý17´¡Drawing: Life3
    ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý20Design: Two-Dimensional3
    Total Units18


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  • Illustration Level 2: Narrative Illustration Emphasis Certificate

    Arts Division
    Certificate T0971

    The Illustration Level 2: Narrative Illustration emphasis certificate expands students’ visual communication and draftsmanship skillset. Students learn how to broaden their unique creative voice in both traditional and digital media while also experimenting with new styles and techniques to help expand their portfolio. Working with industry standard technology focusing on current illustrative trends provides the skillset necessary to begin a career in freelance illustration. Students must complete the Illustration Level 1 certificate first requiring a total of 18 units and courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Completion of Illustration Level 1 Coursework18
    PLUS
    Completion of Illustration Level 2: Narrative Illustration Emphasis Coursework17
    Total Units35
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Completion of Illustration Level 1 Coursework
    ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý100Fundamentals of Graphic Design3
    ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý163Dynamic Sketching3
    ´¡¸é°Õ°äÌý165Illustration3
    ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý15´¡Drawing: Beginning3
    ´Ç°ùÌý´¡±·±õ²ÑÌý104 Drawing Fundamentals
    ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý17´¡Drawing: Life3
    ´¡¸é°Õ¶ÙÌý20Design: Two-Dimensional3
    Total Units18
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Completion of Illustration Level 2: Narrative Illustration Emphasis Coursework
    ANIMÌý101ADrawing - Gesture and Figure3
    ARTCÌý167Visual Development3
    ´Ç°ùÌýANIMÌý167 Visual Development
    ARTCÌý169Contemporary Illustration3
    ARTCÌý286Portfolio Preparation2
    ARTCÌý290Portfolio3
    ARTDÌý21Design: Color and Composition3
    Total Units17
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Recommended Electives
    ANIMÌý115Storyboarding3
    ARTCÌý160Typography3

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Contact: Steve BurgoonTitle: Department ChairContact: sburgoon@mtsac.edu

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