Tarleton State University

ART & DIGITAL MEDIA MAJORS HANDBOOK

2018 - 2019

DIRECTORY FACULTY April Delaney –Thomson X9828, athomson@tarleton.edu Molly Dierks X9235, dierks@tarleton.edu Megan Ehrhart X9726, ehrhart@tarleton.edu Tim Harding X0742, harding@tarleton.edu Knut Hybinette X9245, hybinette@tarleton.edu Chris Ireland X9274, Ireland@tarleton.edu Nathan Porterfield nporterfield@tarleton.edu STAFF Angela Bailey, Business and Box Office Manager X9201, abailey@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 Sally Simpson, Administrative Assistant III X9245, ssimpson@tarleton.edu

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ACADEMIC ADVISING

Because the art/digital media curriculum is highly structured, advising is not only necessary but also beneficial. Each semester, students must meet with their assigned advisor before registering for classes; the registration periods for each upcoming semester will be posted. Students should also meet regularly with their advisors as needed during the semester. Academic Advising Services (Student Center, Room 13) is also available for advising needs, but all art/digital media majors should see their assigned departmental advisor each semester before registering for classes. Most of the art faculty will help you with advising or guide you to someone who can. 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.

DEGREES BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (STUDIO ART)

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. BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS WITH TEACHING CERTIFICATION

This degree program 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 (DESIGN EMPHASIS)

This interdisciplinary degree combines courses in arts, computer science, communications, english, and business. This degree emphasis is for students who are focused in learning techniques and software relevant to skills in digital media design. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES (TECHNOLOGY EMPHASIS)

This degree program was developed as a combined computer science/art major. This degree emphasis is for students who are focused on developing new forms of digital media software and applications. MINOR IN ART

A minor in art is available for those students who wish to include 18 hours in the discipline. 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.

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.

EXHIBITIONS 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. SCHEDULED SPECIAL EVENTS

Ocular Obstinance Moving Media Festival - October 2018 Tarleton Art/Digital Media Studies, in collaboration with the Tarleton Student Film Club, is hosting a juried moving media festival as a special cinematic public event.

Tarleton Digital Media Student Short Films - September 7, 2018 A special showcase of Tarleton student media work to be presented as a pre-screener to the headlining film event for the 15th edition of the Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas 2018.

Juyeon Kim Exhibition, special musical collaboration other events – January 2019 Artist in residence Ju-Yeon Kim will be presenting her work along with other events including a lecture by Dr. Marcy Tanter discussing Korean art and culture, and a special collaboration with the Music program.

GALLERY EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

8/27 – 9/20 Annual Faculty Exhibition 9/24 – 10/18 Ashley Whitt and Ross Faircloth: A Persistent Illusion 10/22 – 11/9 Fashion Studies Exhibition 11/12 – 12/5 Senior Exhibitions 12/10 – 2/8 Artist in Residence Juyeon Kim 2/11 – 3/8 Drawn 3/20 – 5/2 Annual Juried Exhibition/Senior Exhibitions

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Students are encouraged to seek out other opportunities to display their creative research on and off campus. The Tarleton art student organization, the Tarleton Art Society, is always looking for ways for students to display work off campus. The Tarleton Digital Media blog, tarletondigital.com, also will be displaying exhibition opportunities along with job and internship postings. FIELD TRIPS

The art/digital media department will be planning field trips throughout the year to various conferences, events, and exhibitions in the DFW area and out of state. This year, field trips include the annual Spring 2019 trip to New York City, and the SPE South Central Conference in Baton Rouge from October 4 – 7, 2018. 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 and the Tarleton Art Society.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 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.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS TARLETON ART SOCIETY

The Tarleton Arts Society fosters a sense of community through positive personal and educational relationships for its members. It promotes artistic development for its members while enhancing the public perception of the Tarleton Arts Society. The organization creates opportunities for its members to give back to the University and surrounding community. The group meets biweekly, details will be posted soon. Facebook: Tarleton Art Society TARLETON PHOTO CLUB

The Tarleton Photo Club welcomes any shutterbugs from all majors to join. We will be having meetings, contests, and events that will be announced in the coming months. Facebook: Tarleton Photography Club TARLETON GAME CLUB

Tarleton Game Club is a club that promotes game design, games, game development and more for Tarleton students and staff. The group gets together regularly to discuss all things gaming, and participates in local competitions, conventions, and other events related to video gaming. Facebook: Tarleton Game Club TARLETON FILM CLUB

The Tarleton Film Club is an organization created by students in order to expand their knowledge and skills in film and cinematography. Announcements on the first meeting of the 2018/19 school year will be forthcoming. Facebook: Tarleton Film Club Group TARLETON ANIME CLUB

The Tarleton Anime club is a place to enjoy the genre and culture of Anime with others. The club provides a place to experience several different forms and styles of the media art form with others who enjoy Anime. The club will meet every week, hold activities throughout the semester, and participate in university sponsored activities. The club also hosts TexanCon, an annual anime and comic book convention on Tarleton State University campus to raise funds for scholarships. Starting up again in 2018… Announcements on the first meeting of the 2018/19 school year will be forthcoming. Other Tarleton student organizations of interest are the Tarleton Anime Club, the Tarleton Film Group, the Computer Science Club, and more can be found at http://www.tarleton.edu/studentactivities/stuact/StudentOrganizations.html TSU FINE ARTS SOCIAL MEDIA AND BLOGS The Tarleton Art and Digital Media area has Facebook groups and Twitter and Instagram feeds.

THE CLYDE H. WELLS FINE ARTS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION

Public Areas Monday-Friday 7:30am - 11:00pm Between semesters, on holidays, and during summer sessions, hours are changed. Be alert for announcements and posted signs. HALLWAYS, CLASSROOMS, and STUDIOS

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- Do not leave backpacks, artwork, or other items in hallways, classrooms, or studios. - Please be considerate of those working in studios to clean up your mess when finished. - 2 nights a week the studio will be open late with a lab monitor (Mon, Thu)

Student Studio/Lab Monitors:

Alexcianna Diaz: alexcianna.diaz@go.tarleton.edu

James Calaluca katrina.calaluca@go.tarleton.edu COMPUTER LAB (room 110)

- Computer lab hours are 8:00am – 7pm daily, and later till 11pm on Mondays. - No food is allowed in the computer lab, please keep drinks in closed containers. - 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 AND FOUND

For lost items found in the Fine Arts Center, check with the Administrative Secretary in the Department of Fine Arts office (Rm. 105). Found items should also be turned in there.

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 commuters. 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

1. 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.

2. Live flame (including candles) is prohibited in the Center.

3. Food and beverages are prohibited in the hallways. I see people break this all the time. No food in the computer lab please, that is gross. Drinks with lids are cool.

4. Posters and flyers are allowed only on bulletin boards in the Fine Arts Center, attached

with thumbtacks, not staples.

5. 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.

6. If you want to work after hours (after 10 pm), contact Lori Larue x9639

EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTES

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM

Required on all degree plans

English/Comm

ENGL 1301 Intro to College Comp

ENGL 1302 Comp and Research

6

COMS 1311 Fund of Speech

COMS 1312 Public Speaking

COMS 2302 Bus/Prof Speech

3

Math (from 1073 or higher)

MATH 1314 Algebra

MATH 1332 Contemporary Math

MATH 2412 Precalculus

MATH 2413 Calculus

3

Lab Sciences (from) CHEM BIOL GEOL PHYS 8 Visual/Performing Arts

ART F.A. MUSC THEA 3

Humanities (Literature course in English)

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences

15

HIST 1301 US thru 1877

HIST 1302 US since Reconstruction

(6)

GOVT 2305 American Govt.

GOVT 2306 Texas Govt.

(6)

3 additional hours from

(3)

SOC 101 Cultural Anthropology

SOC 201 Intro to Sociology

PSYC 2301 General Psych

PHIL 3301 Ethics

PHIL 3301 Intro to Logic

ECON 1301 Intro to Economics

ECON 2301 Principles of Economics

AGEC 2317 Intro to Ag. Eco.

ANTH 2302 Archeology

GEOG 1303 World Geography

GEOG 1320 Human Geography

GEOG 2301 Texas Geography

SOCI 1301 Sociolgy

PHIL 2301 World since 1700

First Year Studies

ARTS 1100 Transitioning to University Studies

1

Total University Core Credit Hours Required

42

2

BFA – STUDIO ART

ARTS 1311 Design I 3

ARTS 1312 Design II 3

ARTS 1316 Drawing 1 3

ARTS 1317 Drawing II 3

ARTS 1303 Art History I 3

ARTS 1304 Art History II 3

ARTS 2348 Digital Art I 3

ARTS 2326 Sculpture I 3

ARTS 2316 Painting I 3

ARTS 3331 Art History of America 3

ARTS 2356 Photography I 3

ARTS 3331 Contemporary Movement in Art 3

ARTS 4390 Art/ Digital Media Portfolio Capstone 3

Additional Required Courses for Concentrations

Advanced ARTS Electives 21

Electives 3

Advanced ENGL Elective 3

Total 39

3

BFA – WITH TEACHING CERTIFICATION COMM 1311

COMM 1315

COMM 2302

Choose one of the following [Shared]: Introduction to Speech Communication

Public Speaking

Business and Professional Speaking

ARTS 3311 Experimental Media Studio 3

ARTS 3341 Painting II 3

ARTS 3351 Sculpture II

Advanced ARTS Electives

3

EDUC 3320 Understanding Learners 3

EDUC 3330 Models of Instruction 3

EDUC 4330 Application of Effective Teaching Practices 3

EDUC 4690 Clinical Teaching

Select One of following

3

PSYC 2308 Child Psychology 3

PSYC 3303 Educational Psychology 3

CHFS 3300 Child Development 3

READ 3351 Content Area Reading 3

ARTS 4390 [WI] Art/ Digital Media Portfolio Capstone

Total Hours

3

39

4

B.S. DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES – DESIGN EMPHASIS

ARTS 1311 Design I 3

ARTS 2356 Photography I 3

ARTS 4370 Interaction Design 3

ARTS 3360 Graphic Design 3

ARTS 3362 Digital Illustration I 3

ARTS 3363

Or

ARTS 3368

Tradigital Animation I

Narrative Film Arts I

3

3

BCIS 1315 Principles of Web Design 3

COMM 3308 Digital Video Production 3

ENGL 3309 wi Technical writing and Document Design 3

ENGL 4320 Writing for Electronic Mediums 3

COMM 1316 News Photography I 3

Electives (See your Advisor ) 12

Advanced Electives (See your Advisor) 6

Total Hours 54

5

B.S. DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES – TECHNOLOGY EMPHASIS

ARTS 2344 Game Design 3

ARTS 4367 3D Rendering and Lighting 3

ARTS 3383 3D Modeling 3

ARTS 3365 Special Effects and Compositing I 3

ARTS 3366 Level Design I 3

COSC 1310 Object Oriented Programming 3

COSC 2331 Introduction to Java Programming 3

COSC 2341 Data Structures 3

COSC 3330 Game, Graphics and GUI Development 3

COSC 3489 [wi] Introduction to Software Engineering 4

MATH 1316

Or

MATH 2412

Plane Trigonometry

Precalculus Math 3

3

MATH 2413 Calculus I 4

MATH 3310 Discrete Mathematics 3

Advanced Electives 10

Total Hours 54

6

COURSE ROTATIONS

Please note that many of these courses are only offered once every two years. Dropping or failing to make a C or above in biennial courses can seriously delay degree completion.

ODD FALL EVEN SPRING ARTS 1100 Transitioning to University ARTS 1304 Art History II ARTS 1303 Art History I ARTS 1304 Design I ARTS 1312 Design II ARTS 1317 Drawing II ARTS 1316 Drawing I ARTS 2348 Digital Art I ARTS 2316 Painting I ARTS 2349 3D Modeling ARTS 2326 Sculpture I ARTS 3311 Experimental Media Studio ARTS 3321 Life Drawing ARTS 3331 Art History of America ARTS 3361 Photography II ARTS 3341 Painting II ARTS 3363 Tradigital Animation I ARTS 3360 Graphic Design ARTS 3366 Level Design I ARTS 3362 Digital Illustration I ARTS 3368 Narrative Film Arts I ARTS 3364 3D Animation I ARTS 4361 Photography III ARTS 4341 Painting III ARTS 4363 Tradigital Animation II ARTS 4362 Digital Illustration II ARTS 4366 Level Design II ARTS 4364 3D Animation II ARTS 4368 Narrative Film Arts II ARTS 4380 Post Studio Practice

EVEN FALL ODD SPRING ARTS 1100 Transitioning to University ARTS 1304 Art History II ARTS 1303 Art History I ARTS 1304 Design I ARTS 1312 Design II ARTS 1317 Drawing II ARTS 1316 Drawing I ARTS 2348 Digital Art I ARTS 2316 Painting I ARTS 3331 Art History of America ARTS 3321 Life Drawing ARTS 3341 Painting II ARTS 3351 Sculpture II ARTS 3362 Digital Illustration I ARTS 3361 Photography II ARTS 3364 3D Animation I ARTS 3363 Tradigital Animation I ARTS 3365 Special Effects and Compositing I ARTS 3368 Narrative Film Arts I ARTS 4341 Painting III ARTS 3371 Printmaking ARTS 4362 Digital Illustration II ARTS 4351 Sculpture III ARTS 4364 3D Animation II ARTS 4361 Photography III ARTS 4365 Special Effects and Compositing II ARTS 4363 Tradigital Animation II ARTS 4367 3D Rendering and Lighting ARTS 4368 Narrative Film Arts II ARTS 4370 Interaction Design Courses Offered Every Semester: ARTS 1310 Music Appreciation, ARTS 2344 Game Design, ARTS 2356 Photography I, ARTS 4371 Advanced Studio Production, ARTS 4384 Internship in Art or Digital Media, ARTS 4390 Portfolio Capstone Courses Offered As Needed: ARTS 4086 Individual Problems in Art, ARTS 4385 Art Seminar