The Narrative Illustration option places its emphasis on a great variety of drawing and painting courses. The diversity of its curriculum may lead the student into career alternatives, such as Illustration for books, including children’s literature, magazines, entertainment art, editorial illustrations and corporate brochures. Students will work in hand made traditional media as well as digital art and illustrations.

Program Outcomes

1. Create a series of illustrations in a variety of mediums demonstrating techniques and applications of current hands-on illustration techniques.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in drawing, perspective, and various mediums.
3. Create a portfolio utilizing multiple design techniques for the purpose of becoming freelance commercial artists and/or acceptance to an art college or university for advanced learning.

Review Certificate Requirements

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Course may be used as an elective if not used as a required option.

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.