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Tarleton State University
ART & DIGITAL MEDIA
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2021 - 2022DIRECTORY Department of Fine Arts https://www.tarleton.edu/finearts/ Faculty & Staff https://www.tarleton.edu/finearts/people.html FACULTY April Delaney –Thomson, Adjunct Instructor x9828 athomson@tarleton.edu Molly Dierks, Assistant Professor, ART x9235 dierks@tarleton.edu Megan Ehrhart, Associate Professor, DMS x9726 ehrhart@tarleton.edu Tim Harding, Associate Professor, ART x0742 harding@tarleton.edu Knut Hybinette, Associate Professor, DMS x9743 hybinette@tarleton.edu Chris Ireland, Professor, DMS x9274 Ireland@tarleton.edu Haley Nagy, Adjunct Instructor x9245 hnagy@tarleton.edu Diana Synatzske, Adjunct Instructor x9245 dsynatzske@tarleton.edu Amy Winters, Adjunct Instructor x9245 awinters@tarleton.edu STAFF Dr. Vicky Johnson, Department Head x9245 vjohnson@tarleton.edu Romey Gonzales, Business & Box Office Manager x9291 rgonzales@tarleton.edu Sarah McGrath, Technical Director x9292 samcgrath@tarleton.edu Shayla Moose, Costume Shop Supervisor x9131 moose@tarleton.edu Lori LaRue, Operations Manager x9639 larue@tarleton.edu Julie Simpson, Administrative Associate x9245 jsimpson1@tarleton.edu Heather Chaney, Administrative Associate, Music x9617 chaney@tarleton.edu TARLETON’S COVID-19 ROADMAP & GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FALL 2021 https://www.tarleton.edu/roadmap/ Please stay home if you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. If you DO have COVID-19, please be sure and self-report. Vaccination remains the most effective way to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Currently, everyone 16 and older are eligible for the vaccine. Contact Student Health Services to schedule your vaccine appointment today. Alternatively, you may seek vaccination through your local health care providers such as your primary care physician or pharmacy.
DEGREES
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: STUDIO ART
https://www.tarleton.edu/finearts/visualart/index.html
This degree is designed with students who desire the most concentrated degree plan in the arts. The
degree includes studio arts courses, art history, and relevant humanities courses. Students who are
interested in continuing their own art practice or are interested in going to graduate school are
recommended to follow this degree plan.
Tarleton is welcoming creative and inspired minds to consider a degree in the visual arts! We strive to provide a
learning environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and technological expertise in our Studio Art
program. Tarleton offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with options for studio art or all-level teacher certification.
In-depth studies in drawing, painting, and digital media are available with introductory classes in other areas
such as sculpture, printmaking, digital design, and photography.
Tarleton's art program combines experienced, professional faculty with small classes so that each student
receives personal attention. Faculty help their students to customize the degree to individual talents and career
goals. Scholarships are available, as well as internships, study abroad, and work-study opportunities.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS: (STUDIO ART) WITH TEACHING CERTIFICATION
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Teaching Certification degree is designed to prepare students for successful careers
in public art education. Students must take education courses along with passing the state exit exam by
their senior year.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIGITIAL MEDIA STUDIES
Concentrations offered: Media Production, Game Design
https://www.tarleton.edu/finearts/digitalmedia/index.html
The mission of Digital Media Studies is to provide a learning environment that promotes critical thinking,
creativity, and technological expertise in the study of new and emerging digital communication
technologies. Digital Media Studies features a prominent interdisciplinary focus across the University to
offer a broad set of skills that prepare students for a technology driven 21st century job market. This
degree addresses a growing regional and national need for graduates who understand how to design
and utilize digital media technologies to suit the needs of contemporary audiences and employers.
Students will acquire skills in web development, multimedia/interactive design, game design, digital
graphics, e-marketing, application design and electronic business and marketing.
MINORS
http://catalog.tarleton.edu/academic_minors/
Discipline-specific Minors in STUDIO ART, DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES, or FILM are available for those students who
wish to include 18 additional credit hours toward their focused concentration.
DEGREE PLANS
Degree plans are to be completed by the student with his/her assigned advisor and filed with the
Registrar’s Office before 60 hours have been accumulated. Revisions of degree plans should be filed
before taking a course that diverges from a degree plan to ensure the acceptance of the course by the
university toward the degree. Revisions require the completion of the Course Substitution Form by your
advisor.
Fine Arts Course Catalog
http://catalog.tarleton.edu/undergrad/collegeofliberalfinearts/finearts/
ART Course Rotation
https://www.tarleton.edu/finearts/visualart/_docs/courserotations21.pdf
DMS Course Rotation
https://www.tarleton.edu/finearts/digitalmedia/_docs/dmscourserotationspdf.pdfSOPHOMORE PORTFOLIO REVIEW
All Art/Digital Media Majors entering in to Tarleton as of Fall 2019 or after must participate and pass the
Sophomore Review to be admitted into upper level courses. The goal of the Sophomore Portfolio
Review (SPR) is to assess and evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills of a student at the sophomore
level within the Art and Digital Media Studies program at TSU. A successful Sophomore Review is required
for continuation in the program. Students who perform unsatisfactorily on their Sophomore Reviews may be
asked to re-review at a designated date; some may be asked to take time off or improve deficiencies prior
to advancing; and a small minority may be directed to leave the program. These reviews are a significant
assessment component of the program.
Evaluation of the SPR will be completed by a committee of at least 3 faculty members in the Art and Digital
Media area and will become part of the student’s DegreeWorks file. Evaluations will be based on the
departmental rubric of what all Tarleton Art and Digital Media students should master heading into their
upper level courses. Students who enter as Freshman in Fall 2019 or later or transfer into the program are
required to participate in the annual SPR to be evaluated by the SPR faculty committee after completion
of the 3 core courses: Drawing 1, Digital Arts 1, and Design 1 (or Game Design for Digital Media – Game
Design majors). Freshman who begin their studies at Tarleton should expect to do the review in their fourth
semester at Tarleton. Transfers may apply at any time once those classes are complete.
The application and online synopsis of the sophomore review will be posted on the Art and Digital Media
Studies website. An information workshop will be held every Fall semester. Students may also meet with
advisors with concerns or issues.
Important dates:
Oct. 6 Eligible students will be notified via email
Oct. 22 Packets/submissions due
Oct. 27 Results emailed. Sophomore
Nov.1 Spring Registration begins
CAPSTONE COURSE
Every student is required to register for the Art/Digital Media Capstone Course (ARTS 4390). Art
Education majors should register for this course the semester before student teaching. All other majors
pursuing a BFA degree or a BS in Digital Media Studies should register for this course in their last
semester of coursework.
The Capstone Course is designed to be a culminating educational experience for the undergraduate
student with the student’s specific career plans in mind. Each student will work closely with the
assigned capstone instructor on their capstone project, but any faculty member can oversee the
project. That choice should relate to the content of the project and the qualifications/expertise of the
chosen faculty member. All Tarleton Art/Digital Media majors are required to fulfill the requirements of
the 3 main components of their capstone course:
1. Exhibition Component – Students must organize and curate a public display of their work.
This exhibition must demonstrate a cohesive statement of the research interests of the
student. The student will also be required to provide an oral defense of the work in the
presence of the public and university faculty.
2. Portfolio Component – Students must create a portfolio of finished, upper level art/design
work that demonstrates strong skills in the field of research of their choice. Options to
present the portfolios in hard copy and digital formats will be explored.
3. Written Component – students must display competent writing/research skills. Students
must be able to write professionally in order to apply for opportunities in their chosen
fields of research. A requirement of this course will be for the student to produce a
professional curriculum vitae or resume and an artist statement that can be updated and
revised as his/her career advances.PROGRAMS & OPPURTUNITES
STUDENT EXHIBITIONS
Students are encouraged to display their work in the TSU Gallery every spring during the annual
student exhibition. Seniors exhibit their work in the Fall and the Spring. The student exhibitions are a
major part of the University Fine Arts calendar and are heavily publicized and attended. The university
also uses the Spring Student Exhibition as a location for major University charity events such as the
President’s Circle Reception. Every spring we hold a competitive student exhibition juried by a D/FW
professional artist. Students are also encouraged to seek out other opportunities to display their
creative research on and off campus. Tarleton Art and Digital Media have social media presence on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds. We also have a Fine Arts dedicated YouTube Cannel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpFOaAgLANaJxyti7oxu-LA/
ANNUAL TARLETON STUDENT FILM & MOVING MEDIA FESTIVAL (FMMF)
https://filmfreeway.com/TarletonFilmFest
The Digital Media Studies Department and the Communication Studies Department of Tarleton
State University are proud to present the 16th annual Tarleton Student Film & Moving Media
Festival. Any student can submit work for consideration (even non-ART/DMS or COMM majors).
Bonus - remember, Tarleton alumni can always enter too!
What qualifies exactly? Video art, short films, animations, game/digital environment art –
anything that moves that can be projected onto a cinema screen. Work does not need to be
strictly narrative or linear – experimental videos are highly encouraged and will also be
considered for selection. All work should be under 10 minutes. Note that work submitted with no
audio at all might be screened with an added musical score for flow and continuity.
This competitive cinematic event will screen during the Spring 2022 semester in the TSU
Planetarium. Date of screening TBA – so check for updates in this handbook, our social media
pages.
Deadlines for student submissions:
- Summer 2021 Deadline – August 31, 2021
- Fall 2021Deadline – December 10, 2021
For more information, contact Megan Ehrhart, Festival Director: ehrhart@tarleton.edu
2020-2021 GALLERY EXHIBITION SCHEDULE*
https://www.tarleton.edu/finearts/visualart/gallery.html
8/24 – 9/19 Colette Copeland: "My Jesse James Adventure"
9/22 – 10/24 Erica Stephens
10/26 – 12/2 Fall Senior Exhibitions
1/17 – 2/6 Third Space DFW
2/9 – 2/28 Yuni Lee: “Intervallum Bliss”
3/2 – 4/3 Annual Juried Student Exhibition
4/5 – 4/28 Spring Senior Exhibitions
For more information, contact Molly Dierks: dierks@tarleton.edu
*subject to change, updates will be posted as neededTARLETON ART SOCIETY
The Tarleton Art Society is a student-run organization that brings together like-minded individuals from
various artistic disciplines to promote artistic knowledge. Each year there is a wide range of activities
hosted by this organization, including fundraisers, mural painting, field trips, New York City visits, and
workshops. For more information, contact Tim Harding, Faculty Advisor: harding@tarleton.edu
FIELD TRIPS
The Art/Digital Media Department continuously arranges for field trips throughout the year to various
conferences, events, and exhibitions in the DFW area and out of state. If there is any event a student
feels like would benefit other students, they are encouraged to bring it to the attention of the faculty.
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
https://www.tarleton.edu/finearts/scholarships.html
A large number of scholarships are available to art/digital media majors each year. These scholarships are
awarded to both entering and continuing students. The criteria for selecting scholarship recipients vary
according to the source of the funding, but all stipulate that students maintain at least a 3.0 grade point
average in their art courses. Funds for art scholarships are derived from a variety of sources, including
university endowments, the Tarleton Foundation, and private donations.
Visual Art Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to students majoring in art with satisfactory progress in studio. Recipients
must a 2.50 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA in all art courses. No more than three absences per semester
from art classes are allowed.
Willie & Eve Tate Family Fine Arts Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to students majoring in fine arts with certification. Recipients must show
financial need, maintain full-time student status or 6 semester hours for non-traditional students, and
maintain a 2.75 GPA. High school graduates must meet requirements for regular admission and
demonstrate scholastic ability.
Dr. Marie Meisel Cedars Scholarship
This scholarship is given to students based on art performance, academic merit and leadership skills.
Ethel Lewallen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to a full-time student majoring in art with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Scholarship can be renewed for a maximum of five years. All applicants must complete the
Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) to be considered for the scholarship.
McKee Jane Smith Endowed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to a student of any classification majoring in art. The recipient must
maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in art. The recipient will also be selected based on
portfolio. Incoming freshmen meeting Tarleton State University admission requirements may also be
considered.
Joe & Teresa Long Department of Fine Arts Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to students majoring in the Department of Fine Arts. Incoming freshmen
must be in the top 25% of their high school class (for schools that rank), have a B+ average on high
school work and an ACT 23 composite or SAT 1000 total (math and verbal). Returning students must
maintain full-time student status, a 3.0 current semester GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Dick Smith College of Liberal & Fine Arts Scholarship
This scholarship will be given to students majoring in a department in the College of Liberal and Fine
Arts. Incoming students must be ranked in the top 25% of their high school class, have a B+ average
on all high school work, and an ACT composite of 25 or higher or a SAT total (math and verbal) 1100
or higher. Returning students must enroll in and complete 15 semester hours and maintain a 3.2
cumulative and semester GPA.ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Student Conduct Code
https://www.tarleton.edu/studentrules/code-of-student-conduct.html
Student Affairs
http://catalog.tarleton.edu/undergrad/academicaffairs/
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Because the art/digital media curriculum is highly structured, advising is not only necessary but also
beneficial. Students should meet regularly with Academic Advising Services (Student Center, Room
13) for advising needs. Students are also encouraged to set up meetings ART/DMS faculty as needed
for additional focused guidance throughout the academic year. Registration periods for each
upcoming semester will be posted online.
Your advisor will help you with a variety of issues, such as:
- course schedules
- progress through the degree program
- choice of elective classes
- degree plans
- financial aid or scholarships
- career opportunities
- choice of graduate schools
STUDENT RETENTION
Tarleton’s art/digital media faculty is serious about student retention, and we want to help you
achieve your goals. In return, we ask you to assume responsibility for your own progress and ultimate
success. What works:
- Attending classes and labs regularly and on time.
- Completing all homework assignments carefully and on time.
- Having a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Not panicking if you have a problem learning a new skill. You are not alone; in fact, everyone
experiences difficulty at one time or another. See your advisor and/or instructor for assistance.
By taking the above steps, you will progress through Tarleton and will be prepared to meet any
challenge you encounter.
ACADEMIC APPEALS POLICY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
Student academic appeals in the Department of Fine Arts shall follow the procedures listed below:
1. The student will appeal directly to the faculty member involved within 60 days of the originating
event. The faculty member has 30 days to respond. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome
of the appeal to the faculty member, then
2. The student will appeal directly to the Department Head of Fine Arts within 120 days of the
originating event. The appeal to the department head should be in writing. If the student is not
satisfied with the outcome of the appeal to the department head, then
3. The student will appeal to the Dean of the College of Liberal & Fine Arts. If the student is not The
student will appeal to the Dean of the College of Liberal & Fine Arts within 30 days of the
departmental decision. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the appeal to the Dean
of the College of Liberal & Fine Arts, then
4. The student will appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs in writing within 30 days of the
college decision.STUDENT GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS PROCEDURES
Tarleton State University is committed to providing an educational environment that is conducive to the
personal and professional development of each individual. To further that commitment, the university has
developed procedures for students to pursue grievances and appeals within the university community. This
section describes various grievance and appeals procedures.
ACADEMIC APPEALS
Student academic appeals are handled according to the following guidelines:
• Each academic department shall develop its own formula for dealing with student grievances of
an academic nature. Such a policy should be in writing in the departmental office and available to
students.
• A student who wishes to appeal a decision of a faculty member or staff member of an academic
department should ask for a review by that person within 60 days of the originating event unless the
departmental procedures specifically give more time than this. The person is expected to give the
student a response within 30 days. If the person is unavailable, if a response is not made within 30
days or if the student is unsatisfied with the response, then the student should inform the
department head of the appeal. For an appeal of a course grade the originating event shall be
considered to be the posting of the grade to the university record.
• A student wishing to appeal a decision to the department head must do so within 120 days of the
originating event unless the departmental procedures specifically give more time. The department
head will review as specified by the departmental grievance procedures.
• A student who is unsatisfied with the outcome of the departmental grievance process may appeal
to the dean of the academic college. This must be within 30 days of the notification of the
departmental decision. The dean will review the appeal and render a decision. The dean may
require that the appeal be in writing.
• A student unsatisfied with the decision of the dean, may appeal in writing to the Provost and Vice
President of Academic Affairs within 30 days of notification of the decision of the college. The Vice
President for Academic Affairs may decide that no further review is justified, may render a decision
upon review or may appoint a five-member committee to consider the appeal. The committee will
consist of a faculty member from outside the involved department as chair, two other faculty
members and two student members. After hearing both sides of the grievance, the committee shall
render an opinion to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who shall render the final judgment.
TITLE IX ISSUES
Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational
programs and activities at federally funded institutions. Title IX protects students, faculty, staff, and visitors to
our campus from all forms of sex discrimination.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited under Title IX.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, and nonverbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct is so severe, persistent or
pervasive that it affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work or
educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile work or educational environment. Darren F.
Keith is Tarleton’s Title IX Coordinator and is responsible for oversight, leadership, and coordination for Title
IX compliance efforts regarding discrimination based on sex, sexual harassment (including sexual violence),
and related retaliation and for supporting a safe and respectful academic, working, and living
environment. He can be contacted at dkeith@tarleton.edu or 254.968.9754.THE CLYDE H. WELLS FINE ARTS CENTER
HOURS OF OPERATION
Public Areas Monday-Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm
Between semesters, on holidays, and during summer sessions, hours are changed. Be alert for
announcements and posted signs.
Art Student Studio/Lab Monitor: Anastasia Mounce
HALLWAYS, CLASSROOMS, & STUDIOS
- Please be considerate of those working in studios to clean up your mess when finished.
- No food is allowed in the computer labs, hallways, and auditoriums. Only bottled/closed water is
permitted in classrooms.
- If something is not working properly, tell your instructor. If your instructor is not available, ask Dr.
Johnson, Mrs. Simpson, or the Lab Assistant for help.
ART LOCKERS
- Metal lockers are located in the practice room area for your use and convenience.
To reserve a locker, see Lori Larue, the building manager.
- Locks will be provided for each locker. There will be a $5 per year locker fee, plus a
$10 replacement fee for lost or broken locks.
- Do NOT put sodas or other liquids in lockers. No food in lockers
LOST & FOUND
For lost items found in the Fine Arts Center, check with the Administrative Assistant in the Department
of Fine Arts office (Rm. 105). Found items should also be turned in.
PARKING
The P15 parking lot on the east side of the Center is reserved for faculty and staff only. There are also
handicap parking spaces next to the building. You will get ticketed 500 dollars if you park in those
spots (if you can even get in). Student parking lots are designated for residents and commute.EMERGENCIES
In the event of medical emergencies, fire, or situations for which police assistance is needed, call
911. Stay on the phone long enough to answer any questions the operator might have. This will
ensure that proper equipment and personnel respond. Give the nature of the emergency and the
location. Also, give the phone number where you can be called back. The operator will notify the
Campus Police, Stephenville Fire Department (Paramedical), and others to react upon verification of
the emergency. The police will provide immediate rescue, traffic, communications, and crowd
control as required at the site of the emergency.
If an emergency requires an ambulance, it will come to only one entrance; the main East Entrance by
the Theater lobby. You or your representative must meet the paramedics there and lead them to the
emergency site in the Fine Arts Center. Notify the department head of all accidents involving
students, faculty, or staff so that the proper reports can be filed.
RULES FOR THE CENTER
- Tarleton is an alcohol and drug free campus. The simple possession and/or use of
any controlled, dangerous substance as defined by Texas law on campus or at a
university sponsored or sanctioned activity, may result, after a due process hearing,
in suspension from the University.
- Live flame (including candles) is prohibited in the Center.
- Food and beverages are prohibited in the hallways. No food in the computer lab.
Only bottled water with screw caps are allowed.
- Posters and flyers are allowed only on bulletin boards in the Fine Arts Center,
attached with thumbtacks, not staples.
- In compliance with Presidential Executive Order #01-92, all buildings on the Tarleton
campus are tobacco free. No tobacco products (cigars, cigarettes, chewing
tobacco, etc.) may be used in any university building, enclosed facility, or vehicle.
- If you want to work after hours (after 10 pm), contact:
Lori Larue at extension: 9639EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTES
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
B.F.A. Art- Studio Art
Degree Offered at Stephenville
Course rotation and availability may vary based on location
2021-2022 Texas Common Course Numbering System Advising Guide
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
ENGL 1301 TSU Core: ENGL 1302 TSU Core:
ENGL 1301 3 ENGL 1302 3
CAO Communications
F
See list of approved TSU Core: Social & See list of approved
TSU Core: Mathematics 3 3
courses Behavioral Science courses
I
HIST 1301 TSU Core: HIST 1302 TSU Core:
HIST 1301 3 HIST 1302 3
R American History American History
ARTS 1303 ARTS 1303 3 ARTS 1304 ARTS 1304 3
S
ARTS 1316 ARTS 1316 3 ARTS 1311 ARTS 1311 3
T PSYC or EDUC 1100, PSYC
FYS 1100 TSU Core: CAO or EDUC 1200, PSYC or 1
EDUC 1300
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
S TSU Core: Life & Physical See list of approved
4 ARTS 2326 None 3
Science courses
E
ARTS 1312 ARTS 1312 3 ARTS 1317 ARTS 1317 3
C Sophomore Literature
See list of approved
TSU Core: Language, 3 ARTS 2348 ARTS 2348 3
courses
O Philosophy, & Culture
See list of approved
TSU Core: Creative Arts 3 ARTS 2356 ARTS 2356 3
N courses
TSU Core: Life & Physical See list of approved
ARTS 2316 ARTS 2316 3 4
D Science courses
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
T Advanced ARTS Elective# None 3 ARTS 3332 or 3333 None 3
Advanced ARTS Elective# None 3 Advanced Elective# None 3
H
# #
Advanced ARTS Elective None 3 Advanced ARTS Elective None 3
I
TSU Core: See list of approved
FINA 3301* None 3 3
Communications courses
R
GOVT 2305 TSU Core: GOVT 2306 TSU Core:
Government/Political GOVT 2305 3 Government/Political GOVT 2306 3
D
Science Science
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
F Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
O ARTS 4371 None 3 ARTS 4390* None 3
#
U Advanced ARTS Elective
# None 3 Advanced Elective None 3
#
Advanced ARTS Elective# None 3 Advanced Elective None 3
R
# #
Advanced ARTS Elective None 3 Elective None 3
T
#
Advanced Elective None 3
H Total Hours 15 Total Hours 12
*Designates Writing Intensive Courses
#
See University Catalog or Academic Advisor for Applicable Courses Degree Completion: 120 hoursCollege of Liberal and Fine Arts
B.F.A. Art- Studio Art
Degree Offered at Stephenville
Course rotation and availability may vary based on location
2021-2022 Texas Common Course Numbering System Advising Guide
Degree Specific
This 8 semester evaluation is contingent on the successful completion of each class. Please
note this evaluation is designed with prerequisites in mind.
Degree Information
This 120 hour four-year degree plan provides a model for on-time completion of this TSU program
using as many TCCNS courses as possible. The four-year plan also shows the first point when no
TCCNS options are available for this program. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for course
prerequisites. Course availability at TSU is subject to change, and the plan shown may change based
on updates to TSU’s course offerings.
Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) provides a shared, uniform set of course
designations for students and their advisors to use in determining both course equivalency and
degree applicability of transfer credit on a statewide basis.
Individual academic programs may require specific courses contained in parts of the
University Core Curriculum as prerequisites for certain major requirements. Students who
wish to take courses that will fulfill both core and major requirements simultaneously should check
with academic advisors for assistance in selecting core courses.
Students meet the Writing Proficiency Requirement by completing two upper-level Writing Intensive
courses in their major or courses designed for their degree program. Contact the Academic Advisor
for additional information or questions.
Residence is satisfied only by official enrollment in and completion of course work applied toward the
degree requirements.
A minimum of 30 semester hours of work counted toward the degree must be completed with
Tarleton. The work completed at Tarleton and counted toward the degree must include at least
30 advanced hours (3000 or 4000 level) and 12 of these advanced hours must be in the major
subject.
A minimum of 45 advanced credits (3000/4000 level course work) are required and needed to satisfy
degree requirements.
How does duplicating a course impact my GPA?
A student may take a course a second or subsequent time at the same institution. The highest
grade will be included in the GPA calculation.
Can I take a course at another school and transfer it back to TSU?
If you plan to take a course at another school and transfer it back to TSU, you need to meet
with both an advisor and Transfer Services. An advisor can tell you the correct course number to
take and assist with completion of a Concurrent Enrollment Form if needed.
A student may take a course a second or subsequent time at the same institution. The highest grade
will be included in the GPA calculation.
Updated 1/11/2021College of Liberal and Fine Arts
B.F.A. Art- Teacher Certification
Degree Offered at Stephenville
Course rotation and availability may vary based on location
2021-2022 Texas Common Course Numbering System Advising Guide
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
ENGL 1301 TSU Core: ENGL 1302 TSU Core:
ENGL 1301 3 ENGL 1302 3
CAO Communications
F TSU Core: Life & Physical See list of approved TSU Core: Life & Physical See list of approved
4 4
Science courses Science courses
I
COMM 1311, 1315, 2302
MATH 1314, 1324, 1332, SPCH 1311, SPCH
TSU Core: Mathematics 3 TSU Core: 3
R 1342,2412, or 2413 1315, SPCH 1321
Communications
S PSYC or EDUC 1100, PSYC
FYS 1100 TSU Core: CAO or EDUC 1200, PSYC or 1 ARTS 1311 ARTS 1311 3
T EDUC 1300
ARTS 1303 ARTS 1303 3 ARTS 1304 ARTS 1304 3
ARTS 1316 ARTS 1316 3
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
GOVT 2305 TSU Core: GOVT 2306 TSU Core:
S Government/Political GOVT 2305 3 Government/Political GOVT 2306 3
Science Science
E
HIST 1301 TSU Core: HIST 1302 TSU Core:
HIST 1301 3 HIST 1302 3
American History American History
C
Sophomore Literature
See list of approved TSU Core: Social & See list of approved
TSU Core: Language, 3 3
O courses Behavioral Science courses
1
Philosophy, & Culture
N ARTS 2316 ARTS 2316 3 ARTS 1317 ARTS 1317 3
ARTS 1312 ARTS 1312 3 ARTS 2348 ARTS 2348 3
D
ARTS 3311 None 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 18
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
T
PSYC 2308, 3303, CHFS
PSYC 2308 3 EDUC 4331 None 3
3300
H
ARTS 2356 ARTS 2356 3 ARTS 3341 None 3
I
EDUC 3321 None 3 ARTS 2326 None 3
R FINA 3301* None 3 ARTS 3332 or 3333 None 3
Advanced ARTS Elective# None 3 READ 3351 None 3
D
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
F Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
O EDUC 4336 None 3 EDUC 4335 None 3
ARTS 4390 None 3 EDUC 4690 None 6
U
ARTS 3351 None 3 ARTS 3310 None 3
R
See list of approved
TSU Core: Creative Arts 3
courses
T
Advanced ARTS Elective# None 3
H Total Hours 15 Total Hours 12
*Designates Writing Intensive Courses
#
See University Catalog or Academic Advisor for Applicable Courses Degree Completion: 120 hoursCollege of Liberal and Fine Arts
B.F.A. Art- Teacher Certification
Degree Offered at Stephenville
Course rotation and availability may vary based on location
2021-2022 Texas Common Course Numbering System Advising Guide
Degree Specific
This 8 semester evaluation is contingent on the successful completion of each class. Please
note this evaluation is designed with prerequisites in mind.
1
Language, Philosophy, Culture- Must be a Sophomore English.
A 2.75 GPA overall and in each of the notated areas is required for admission and must
be maintained for program continuation and certification.
No grade lower than a "C" in Professional Education, Certification Area, Reading, and
then 9 hours of required English. A grade of "B" or better is required for Communications.
Completion of at least 12 hours in Certification Area is required for admission to the
Teacher Education Program.
2
Students should complete their application to the Educator Preparation Program, as well
as the Departmental Screening Assessment, during the semester in which they are enrolled
in EDUC 3320.
Both the Content and PPR exams must be completed prior to student-teaching.
See Arts Faculty Advsior for department-specific requirements.
Degree and certification requirements are subject to change.
Degree Information
This 120 hour four-year degree plan provides a model for on-time completion of this TSU program
using as many TCCNS courses as possible. The four-year plan also shows the first point when no
TCCNS options are available for this program. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for course
prerequisites. Course availability at TSU is subject to change, and the plan shown may change based
on updates to TSU’s course offerings.
Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) provides a shared, uniform set of course
designations for students and their advisors to use in determining both course equivalency and
degree applicability of transfer credit on a statewide basis.
Individual academic programs may require specific courses contained in parts of the
University Core Curriculum as prerequisites for certain major requirements. Students who
wish to take courses that will fulfill both core and major requirements simultaneously should check
with academic advisors for assistance in selecting core courses.
Students meet the Writing Proficiency Requirement by completing two upper-level Writing Intensive
courses in their major or courses designed for their degree program. Contact the Academic Advisor
for additional information or questions.
Residence is satisfied only by official enrollment in and completion of course work applied toward the
degree requirements.
A minimum of 30 semester hours of work counted toward the degree must be completed with
Tarleton. The work completed at Tarleton and counted toward the degree must include at least
30 advanced hours (3000 or 4000 level) and 12 of these advanced hours must be in the major
subject.
A minimum of 45 advanced credits (3000/4000 level course work) are required and needed to satisfy
degree requirements.
How does duplicating a course impact my GPA?
A student may take a course a second or subsequent time at the same institution. The highest
grade will be included in the GPA calculation.
Can I take a course at another school and transfer it back to TSU?
If you plan to take a course at another school and transfer it back to TSU, you need to meet
with both an advisor and Transfer Services. An advisor can tell you the correct course number to
take and assist with completion of a Concurrent Enrollment Form if needed.
Updated 1/11/2021College of Liberal and Fine Arts
B.S. Digital Media Studies- Game Design
Degree Offered at Stephenville
Course rotation and availability may vary based on location
2021-2022 Texas Common Course Numbering System Advising Guide
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
ENGL 1301 TSU Core: ENGL 1302 TSU Core:
ENGL 1301 3 ENGL 1302 3
CAO Communications
F
MATH 1314 TSU Core: HIST 1302 TSU Core:
MATH 1314 3 HIST 1302 3
I Mathematics American History
HIST 1301 TSU Core: TSU Core: See list of approved
HIST 1301 3 3
R American History Communications courses
PSYC or EDUC 1100, PSYC
S MATH 1316 or
FYS 1100 TSU Core: CAO or EDUC 1200, PSYC or 1 MATH 1316 or 2412 3
MATH 2412
EDUC 1300
T
COSC 1302 COSC 1302 3 COSC 1310 COSC 1310 3
ARTS 1316 ARTS 1316 3
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
S TSU Core: Life & Physical See list of approved
ARTS 2348 ARTS 2348 3 4
Science courses
E
GOVT 2306 TSU Core:
TSU Core: Life & Physical See list of approved
C 4 Government/Political GOVT 2306 3
Science courses
Science
O Sophomor Literature TSU
ENGL 2310, ENGL 2320,
Core: Language, 3 COSC 2341 None 3
ENGL 2340, ENGL 2350
N Philosophy, & Culture
ARTS 2344 ARTS 2344 3 COSC 2331 None 3
D COSC 2321 COSC 2321 3 MATH 2413 MATH 2413 4
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 17
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
T
See list of approved TSU Core: Social & See list of approved
TSU Core: Creative Arts 3 3
courses Behavioral Science courses
H
GOVT 2305 TSU Core:
GOVT 2305 3 ARTS 3383 None 3
Gov./Political Science
I
Advanced ARTS Elective1 None 3 COSC 3489* None 4
R MATH 3310 None 3 Advanced ARTS Elective 1
None 3
1
D COSC 3330 None 3 Advanced Elective None 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
F Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
O ARTS 4371 None 3 ARTS 4390* None 3
1 2
U Advanced ARTS Elective None 3 Advanced ARTS Elective None 3
2 1
Advanced ARTS Elective None 3 Advanced Elective None 3
R
Advanced Elective1 None 3 Advanced Elective1 None 3
T Advanced Elective
1
None 1
H Total Hours 13 Total Hours 12
*Designates Writing Intensive Courses
#
See University Catalog or Academic Advisor for Applicable Courses Degree Completion: 120 hoursCollege of Liberal and Fine Arts
B.S. Digital Media Studies- Game Design
Degree Offered at Stephenville
Course rotation and availability may vary based on location
2021-2022 Texas Common Course Numbering System Advising Guide
Degree Specific
= This 8 semester evaluation is contingent on the successful completion of each class. Please
note this evaluation is designed with prerequisites in mind.
1
= ARTS 3360, ARTS 3362, ARTS 3363, ARTS 4365, ARTS 4366, ARTS 4370
= 2
ARTS 3364, ARTS 3365, ARTS 3366, ARTS 4364, ARTS 4365, ARTS 4366, ARTS 4367, ARTS 4372,
ARTS 4370, ARTS 4371
Degree Information
This 120 hour four-year degree plan provides a model for on-time completion of this TSU program using as many
TCCNS courses as possible. The four-year plan also shows the first point when no TCCNS options are available for
= this program. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for course prerequisites. Course availability at TSU is
subject to change, and the plan shown may change based on updates to TSU’s course offerings.
Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) provides a shared, uniform set of course designations for
= students and their advisors to use in determining both course equivalency and degree applicability of transfer
credit on a statewide basis.
Individual academic programs may require specific courses contained in parts of the University Core
Curriculum as prerequisites for certain major requirements. Students who wish to take courses that will
= fulfill both core and major requirements simultaneously should check with academic advisors for assistance in
selecting core courses.
Students meet the Writing Proficiency Requirement by completing two upper-level Writing Intensive courses in
= their major or courses designed for their degree program. Contact the Academic Advisor for additional
information or questions.
Residence is satisfied only by official enrollment in and completion of course work applied toward the degree
= requirements.
A minimum of 30 semester hours of work counted toward the degree must be completed with Tarleton. The
work completed at Tarleton and counted toward the degree must include at least 30 advanced hours (3000
or 4000 level) and 12 of these advanced hours must be in the major subject.
A minimum of 45 advanced credits (3000/4000 level course work) are required and needed to satisfy degree
= requirements.
= How does duplicating a course impact my GPA?
A student may take a course a second or subsequent time at the same institution. The highest grade will be
included in the GPA calculation.
Updated 1/11/2021College of Liberal and Fine Arts
B.S. Digital Media Studies- Media Production
Degree Offered at Stephenville
Course rotation and availability may vary based on location
2021-2022 Texas Common Course Numbering System Advising Guide
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
ENGL 1301 TSU Core: ENGL 1302 TSU Core:
ENGL 1301 3 ENGL 1302 3
CAO Communications
F
MATH 1314 TSU Core: HIST 1302 TSU Core:
MATH 1314 3 HIST 1302 3
Mathematics American History
I
HIST 1301 TSU Core: TSU Core: See list of approved
HIST 1301 3 3
R American History Communications courses
PSYC or EDUC 1100, PSYC
S FYS 1100 TSU Core: CAO or EDUC 1200, PSYC or 1 ARTS 1311 ARTS 1311 3
EDUC 1300
T See list of approved
TSU Core: Creative Arts 3 COSC 1302 COSC 1302 3
courses
ARTS 1316 ARTS 1316 3
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
GOVT 2305 TSU Core:
S TSU Core: Life & Physical See list of approved
Government/Political GOVT 2305 3 4
Science courses
Science
E
GOVT 2306 TSU Core:
TSU Core: Life & Physical See list of approved
C 4 Government/Political GOVT 2306 3
Science courses
Science
O Sophomor Literature TSU
ENGL 2310, ENGL 2320, TSU Core: Social & See list of approved
Core: Language, 3 3
ENGL 2340, ENGL 2350 Behavioral Science courses
N Philosophy, & Culture
ARTS 2348 ARTS 2348 3 ARTS 2356 None 3
D #
Elective None 3 BCIS 3315 None 3
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
T Hours Hours
ENGL 3309* None 3 ENGL 3312 None 3
H COMM 3308 None 3 Advanced ARTS Elective1 None 3
1 2
I Advanced ARTS Elective None 3 Advanced ARTS Elective None 3
#
Advanced ARTS Elective 1
None 3 Elective None 3
R
2 Advanced Advised
Advanced ARTS Elective None 3 None 3
D Elective3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Credit Credit
F TSU Requirement TCCNS Option TSU Requirement TCCNS Option
Hours Hours
ARTS 4371 None 3 ARTS 4390* None 3
O
2
Advanced ARTS Elective None 3 Advanced ARTS Elective 2
None 3
U Advanced Advised
None 3 Advanced ARTS Elective 2
None 3
Elective3
R
Advanced Advised
Elective # None 3 None 3
Elective3
T
#
Elective None 3
1
H Advanced ARTS Elective
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 12
*Designates Writing Intensive Courses
#
See Academic Advisor for Applicable Courses Degree Completion: 120 hoursCollege of Liberal and Fine Arts
B.S. Digital Media Studies- Media Production
Degree Offered at Stephenville
Course rotation and availability may vary based on location
2021-2022 Texas Common Course Numbering System Advising Guide
Degree Specific
This 8 semester evaluation is contingent on the successful completion of each class. Please
note this evaluation is designed with prerequisites in mind.
1ARTS 3360, ARTS 3362, ARTS 3363, ARTS 3364, ARTS 3365, ARTS 3366, ARTS 4370
2
ARTS 3360, ARTS 3361, ARTS 3362, ARTS 3363, ARTS 3364, ARTS 3365, ARTS 3368,
ARTS 4361, ARTS 4362, ARTS 4363, ARTS 4364, ARTS 4368, ARTS 4370, ARTS 4372
3
ARTS 3332, ARTS 3334, ARTS 4384, ARTS 4385, BCIS 3300, COMM 3321, COMM 3384, COMM
4310, ENGL 3310*, ENGL 3315*, ENGL 3343, ENGL 4320, ENGL 4335
Degree Information
This 120 hour four-year degree plan provides a model for on-time completion of this TSU program using as many
TCCNS courses as possible. The four-year plan also shows the first point when no TCCNS options are available for
this program. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for course prerequisites. Course availability at TSU is
subject to change, and the plan shown may change based on updates to TSU’s course offerings.
Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) provides a shared, uniform set of course designations for
students and their advisors to use in determining both course equivalency and degree applicability of transfer
credit on a statewide basis.
Individual academic programs may require specific courses contained in parts of the University Core
Curriculum as prerequisites for certain major requirements. Students who wish to take courses that will
fulfill both core and major requirements simultaneously should check with academic advisors for assistance in
selecting core courses.
Students meet the Writing Proficiency Requirement by completing two upper-level Writing Intensive courses in
their major or courses designed for their degree program. Contact the Academic Advisor for additional
information or questions.
Residence is satisfied only by official enrollment in and completion of course work applied toward the degree
requirements.
A minimum of 30 semester hours of work counted toward the degree must be completed with Tarleton. The
work completed at Tarleton and counted toward the degree must include at least 30 advanced hours (3000
or 4000 level) and 12 of these advanced hours must be in the major subject.
A minimum of 45 advanced credits (3000/4000 level course work) are required and needed to satisfy degree
requirements.
How does duplicating a course impact my GPA?
A student may take a course a second or subsequent time at the same institution. The highest grade will be
included in the GPA calculation.
Can I take a course at another school and transfer it back to TSU?
If you plan to take a course at another school and transfer it back to TSU, you need to meet with both an
advisor and Transfer Services. An advisor can tell you the correct course number to take and assist with
completion of a Concurrent Enrollment Form if needed.
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