College of Fine Arts

Addison C. Himes, Jr., Dean

Fine Arts 205
Phone (936) 468-2801
Fax: (936) 468-1168
himesac@sfasu.edu
www.finearts.sfasu.edu

Overview

The College of Fine Arts is a professional and academic unit of Stephen F. Austin State University, comprised of the School of Art, the School of Music, the School of Theatre, the University Series, the Children’s Performing Arts Series, the Festival of New American Plays, the Texas School Music Project, and the La Nana Creek Press.

Mission

As a professional and academic unit of the university, the College of Fine Arts will provide the leadership, the resources and the expertise to assure effective teaching, relevant research and scholarship, excellent creative activity, meaningful service and high quality arts programming to the college community, the university and the citizens of East Texas.

Accreditation

The academic programs of the College of Fine Arts are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the National Association of Schools of Music and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. In addition, the respective departments are institutional members of Texas Association of Schools of Art, Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Educational Theatre Association.

Advising & Student Services

All students majoring in a discipline within the College of Fine Arts must undergo academic advising prior to every registration period. The directors of the schools assign advisers.

Scholarships & Fellowships

All three schools offer talent-based scholarships. One may obtain information on eligibility and application process from the directors of the schools.

Student Organizations

The College of Fine Arts houses the following student organizations: in the School of Art - Art Alliance, Ad Hoc, Art Metal-Jewelry Society, SFA Computer Arts Club, The F-Stops Here; in the School of Music - Pi Kappa Lambda, Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Boota Roota; Beta Omicron Beta; and in the School of Theatre -Alpha Psi Omega.

Objectives

The College of Fine Arts offers a) degree programs in the Schools of Art, Music and Theatre, b) opportunities for educational experiences with the context of general education, professional education and enrichment activities, and c) visual and performing arts programming for the university and the citizens of East Texas. The primary charge of the college is to prepare students who aspire to careers in the visual and performing arts. All activities of the college, therefore, shall be of such relevance and quality that they will contribute positively to its educational mandate.

The primary goals of the college are the following:

To provide appropriate professional preparation to students aspiring to careers in the visual or performing arts;
To provide relevant educational experiences in the arts for the general university student who may elect courses within the college for the purpose of satisfying general education requirement or for the purpose of expanding and enriching his/her university experience;
To provide comprehensive and quality visual and performing arts experiences for the university and the East Texas community;
To provide a quality faculty who are a) effective teachers, b) current and active in their disciplines, and c) engaged in meaningful services; and
To provide and support additional activities and opportunities appropriate to the mission of the university.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

The School of Art offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts and the Bachelor of Arts degrees with studio concentrations in advertising design, art education, ceramics, cinematography, digital media, drawing, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The B.A. degree is also offered with a major in Art History.

The School of Music offers either the Bachelor of Music degree with instruction in composition, music history/literature, music performance and music theory, or the Bachelor of Music degree with teacher certification options.

The School of Theatre offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts and the Bachelor of Arts degrees with instruction in acting, creative dramatics, design, directing, theatre history and technical theatre.

All schools in the College of Fine Arts offer programs in Teacher Education.

Fine Arts students placed on probation or suspension should see the dean of fine arts as soon as possible after being so notified. The College of Fine Arts will adhere to the university policy for reinstatement as explained under the Academic Programs and Policies section of this bulletin.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree – Studio Art

Core Curriculum Requirements
1. Communication
  1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
  2. Six to eight semester hours from BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
2. Mathematics
  Three to five semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220 233, 234
3. Natural Sciences (lab required)
  Eight semester hours from BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105; ENV 110
4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
  1. Three semester hours from MHL 245; MUS 140; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
  2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
  3. Three semester hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
College Designated Option
Three semester hours from ART 261 or physical activity courses in kinesiology.
Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
A minimum of 42 semester hours residence (SFA campus) work.
Major Requirements:
1. Studio core, six hours from: ART 110 or 130.
2. Art History, nine hours from: ART 281, 282, 480; Three hours from advanced art history.
3. Studio emphasis: Twelve hours from one of the following areas:
  Advertising Design, Ceramics, Cinematography, Digital Media, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture.
4. Drawing, three hours, ART 100 or 101. Also, color theory, three hours, ART 315
5. Advanced hour requirement: Courses chosen from 5, A-D must include at least 14 advanced hours.
6. Provisional secondary option: Students who choose this program as a part of a provisional secondary option must take ART 390 and 499.
Minor: Students must complete a minor from a discipline other than art which includes a minimum of 18 hours, six of which must be advanced, three of which must be taken in residence.
A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Art History

Core Curriculum Requirements (Total 44-46 hours)
1. Communication
  1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
  2. Six to eight semester hours from BCM 247; COM 111,170; ENG 223; FRE 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; SPH 172, 272; ILA 111, 112
2. Mathematics
  Three to five semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
3. Natural Sciences (lab required)
  Eight semester hours from BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105; ENV 110
4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
  1. Three semester hours from MHL 245; MUS 140; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
  2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
  3. Three semester hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
College Requirement
Three semester hours from ART 261 or physical activity courses in kinesiology
Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300- 499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
A minimum of 42 semester hours of residence (SFA campus) work.
Art history major
1. Six semester hours from: ART 281, 282
2. Three semester hours from: ART 483, 488, 489
3. Three semester hours from: ART 445, 485, 486
4. Three semester hours from: ART 484, 487
5. Three semester hours of art history from: ART 481, 482, 491, 497
6. Three semester hours courses from C through E above
7. One semester hour from: ART 495
8. Three semester hours from: ART 100. Also, three hours from ART 100, 130, or 315
9. Three semester hours from: ART 480
10. Six semester hours of language from: SPA 231, 232; FRE 230,231, or ILA 211, 212
11. Twelve semester hours in Art History electives.
Minor: 18 hours from a discipline other than art, six of which must be advanced, three of which must be taken in residence.
A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Theatre

Core Curriculum Requirements
1. Communication
  1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
  2. Six to eightsemester hours from BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
2. Mathematics
  Three to fivesemester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
3. Natural Sciences (lab required)
  Eight semester hours from BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105; ENV 110
4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
  1. Three semester hours from ART 280, 281, 282; MHL 245; MUS 140; DAN 140, 341
  2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  2. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  3. Three semester hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
College and school requirement for all theatre degrees
Four semester hours from THR 127, 227
Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
A minimum of 42 semester hours residence (SFA campus) work.
Forty-five semester hours of Theatre courses as specified in School of Theatre section of this bulletin. At least 11 of the advanced hours must be completed in residence (on campus). Grade of C or better in THR 162, 460, 461.
An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours, with at least nine hours advanced and at least six hours advanced at SFA.
Enough additional hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.
Maintenance of a C average at SFA, and a grade of C or better in each freshman English course, and a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Theatre with Secondary Teacher Certification

Core Curriculum Requirements
1. Communication
  1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
  2. Three semester hours from COM 111
  3. Three to four semester hours from BCM 247; COM 170; FRE 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; LAT 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
2. Mathematics
  Three to five semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
3. Natural Sciences (lab required)
  Eight semester hours from BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105; ENV 110
4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
  1. Three semester hours from ART 280, 281, 282; MHL 245; MUS 140; DAN 140, 341
  2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
  3. Three semester hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
College and school requirement for all theatre degrees
Four semester hours from THR 127, 227
Second teaching field selected from Teacher Certification section of this bulletin. (Number of hours depends on the field.)
Twenty-four semester hours education. (See Secondary Education section of this bulletin).
Forty-two semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive) at least 36 at SFA.
A minimum of 42 semester hours residence (SFA campus) work.
Forty-four semester hours of Theatre courses as specified in School of Theatre section of this bulletin. At least 11 of the advanced hours must be completed in residence (on campus). Grade of C or better in THR 162, 460, 461. Also, two semester hours of THR 232.
Maintenance of a C average at SFA, and a grade of C or better in each freshman English course and in courses in the first and second teaching fields and in the required Education courses. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
Enough additional semester hours to total 120.
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art

Core Curriculum Requirements
1. Communication
  1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
  2. Six to eight semester hours from BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
2. Mathematics
  Three to five semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
3. Natural Sciences (lab required)
  Eight semester hours from BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105; ENV 110
4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
  1. Three semester hours from MHL 245; MUS 140; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
  2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
  3. Three semester hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
College Requirement
Three semester hours from ART 261 or physical activity courses in kinesiology.
Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
A minimum of 42 semester hours residence (SFA campus) work.
A minimum of 78 hours of art, 18 of which must be art history including six semester hours of Art History Survey, three semester hours of modern Art History, and nine semester hours of advanced Art History.
Sixty semester hours of studio studies, including 12 semester hours of drawing and six semester hours of design; 21 semester hours must be taken in a studio emphasis. Nine semester hours in a supporting studio field of art are required and the remaining 12 semester hours must be in approved studio electives.
Enough additional semester hours to total 125.
A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Teacher Certification in Art

Core Curriculum Requirements
1. Communication
  1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
  2. Six to eight semester hours from COM 111; three to four semester hours from BCM 247; COM 170; FRE 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
2. Mathematics
  Three to five semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
3. Natural Sciences (lab required)
  Eight semester hours from BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105; ENV 110
4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
  1. Three semester hours from MHL 245; MUS 140; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
  2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
  3. Three semester hours from EPS 380
Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300- 499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
A minimum of 42 semester hours residence (SFA campus) work.
Courses for art teaching field (Total 63 hours):

Note: Refer to the Educator Certification portion of this bulletin in the College of Education section for specific professional teacher education coursework requirements. This includes twenty-four semester hours of SED 370, 371, 372, 442, 443, 450, 460; and ELE 441.

Six hours art studio electives.
Enough additional semester hours to total 131.
A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Bachelor of Fine Arts for Students in Theatre

Core Curriculum Requirements
1. Communication
  1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
  2. Six to eight semester hours from BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272.
2. Mathematics
  Three to five semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
3. Natural Sciences (lab required)
  Eight semester hours from BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105; ENV 110
4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
  1. Three semester hours from ART 280, 281, 282; MHL 245; MUS 140; DAN 140, 341
  2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
  3. Three semester hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
College and school requirements for all theatre degrees
Four semester hours THR 127, 227.

Note: The BFA in Theater has three concentrations--stage management, design, and performance. These have slightly different curricular requirements. *Consult your advisor for specific information in general. However, the BFA requires the following:

Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
A minimum of 42 semester hours residence (SFA campus) work.
The B.F.A. requires 81 hours of course work including a professional internship (not to exceed 19 hours of credit). Must include 18 advanced hours at least 14 of which must be completed in residence. Grades of C or better in THR 162, 460, and 461.
Enough additional hours to total 125-126*.
A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Bachelor of Music Degree – Performance/Composition

Core Curriculum Requirements
1. Communication
  1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
  2. Six to eight semester hours from BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
2. Mathematics
  Three to five semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
3. Natural Sciences (lab required)
  Eight semester hours from BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105; ENV 110
4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
  1. Three semester hours from ART 280, 281, 282; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
  2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
  3. Three semester hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
College Requirement
Music majors meet the college requirement with completion of two semesters of MUP 136 or with computer-related elements of MUP 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262.
Major: Seventy-six credit hours are required. Programs must include at least 40 advanced hours (courses numbered 300 and above). At least 24 of the advanced hours must be done in residence (on campus).
Two recitals (MUP 495, a half recital in the junior year, and MUP 496, a full recital in the senior year) are required in the major applied performance field.
A minimum grade of C is required for the following courses in all programs: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262, and MHL 245. This requirement applies to comparable transfer courses as well.
A minimum of 42 semester hours of residence (on campus) work, at least 36 semester hours of which must be advanced.
Enough additional hours to total 120.
A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately, at SFA. These required averages are based on those
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Bachelor of Music with All-Level Certification

Core Curriculum Requirements
1. Communication
  1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
  2. Three semester hours from COM 111
  3. Three to four semester hours from BCM 247; COM 170; FRE 131, 132; GRK 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; LAT 131, 132; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
2. Mathematics
  Three to five semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
3. Natural Sciences (lab required)
  Eight semester hours from BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105; ENV 110
4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts
  1. Three semester hours from MHL 245
  2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
  2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
  3. Three semester hours from EPS 380
College Requirements
Music majors will meet the college requirement with completion of two semesters of MUP 136 or with computer-related elements of MUP 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262.
Major Requirements: Sixty-five credit hours are required for teacher certification programs. Programs must include 33 to 42 advanced hours (courses numbered 300 and above) depending on the pattern chosen. At least 24 must be taken in residence on the SFA campus.
Recitals: MUP 495 (a half recital in the senior year) in the major applied performance field is required.
A minimum grade of C is required for the following courses in all degree programs: MTC 151, 152, 161, 162, 251, 252, 261, 262, and MHL 245. This requirement applies to comparable transfer courses as well.
Professional Certification component of 24 hours is required for all certification programs.
A minimum of 42 semester hours residence (SFA campus) work, at least 36 hours of which must be advanced.
Enough additional hours to total 133.
A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, a C average at SFA, a C average in work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

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