Program: Animation - AA to BFA - Sam Houston State University (SHSU) 2022-2023 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer but will NOT be SHSU degree applicable
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [SHSU Component Area I: Communications Core]
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core (SHSU recommends MATH 1332) will transfer as SHSU Component Area II: Mathematics Core
*** ARTS 1316 - Drawing I will transfer as ARTS 1316 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [SHSU Component Area I: Communications Core]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VI: U.S. History Core
ARTS 1311 - Design I (2-Dimensional) will transfer as ARTS 1313 (grade must be a “C” or better) [See note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
*** ARTS 1317 - Drawing II will transfer as ARTS 1319 (grade must be a “C” or better)
ARTS 2348 - Digital Art I will transfer and substitute for ARTS 2313 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III

ARTS 1312 - Design II (3-Dimensional) will transfer as ARTS 1314 (grade must be a “C” or better) [See note in ”Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VI: U.S. History Core

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [SHSU Component Area VII: Political Science/Government Core]
ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey (Pre 1300) will transfer as ARTS 1303 [SHSU Component Area V: Creative Arts Core]
Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area IV: Language, Philosophy and Culture Core
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab required] will transfer as SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core
Select either COMM 2366 - Introduction to Cinema or DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema will transfer as MCOM 2366

Semester V

Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VIII: Social and Behavioral Sciences Core
ARTS 1304 - Art History Survey (Post 1300) will transfer and substitute for ARTS 3385 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [SHSU Component Area VII: Political Science/Government Core]
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab required] will transfer as SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core

Semester VI

Select either one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core or the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area IX: Component Area Option Core
ARTS 2356 - Photography I (fine arts emphasis) will transfer as ARTS 2375

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 68 college-level hours, of which 65 will transfer and apply as EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Sam Houston State University baccalaureate degree in Animation.

Note: Sam Houston State University accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: Sam Houston State University recommends that students take and complete 15-16 SCH per semester.

Note: Sam Houston State University requires that all students MUST complete ARTS 1311 and ARTS 1312 with ACD to receive credit for SHSU ARTS 1313 and ARTS 1314 prior to transferring.

Note: Sam Houston State University requires an Art Portfolio Application to be submitted to the department to be accepted to the BFA in Animation program. Transfer students are required to include art work from the art classes they take at Alamo College District. Students not passing the portfolio review will be required to select another major and will not be able to enroll in Arts courses at SHSU. For more information, students should contact the SHSU Department of Art at (936) 294-4311 or visit their website at https://www.shsu.edu/academics/art/; https://www.shsu.edu/academics/art/application.html

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete but NOT core complete.

Sam Houston State University Transfer Scholarship Information

Transfer Scholarship Conditions

First-time SHSU student, enrolling full-time at SHSU (must not have previously enrolled at SHSU)
Transfer from an accredited community college or university
Be an undergraduate student, seeking their first bachelors degree
Have a minimum of 45 transferable academic credit hours
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

Initial Award	Transfer GPA (Cumulative )	Minimum Transfer Hours
$3000	4.0	45
$2000	3.50 - 3.99	45
$1500	3.00 - 3.49	45
$1000	2.75 - 2.99	45

For more information on SHSU Scholarships, please visit: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/aid/scholarships

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Sam Houston State University BFA Requirements

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in ARTS courses to graduate with a BFA.

The Art Portfolio Application is the Department of Art’s process of review and evaluation before admitting students into any of the department’s programs.

The semester after completion of the Art Foundation courses, students who wish to pursue a BFA in Graphic Design, Studio Art, Animation, or Photography must participate in the BFA Review.

SHSU ART FOUNDATION

ARTS 1313	W.A.S.H. - 2D	3
ARTS 1314	W.A.S.H. - 3D	3
ARTS 1315	W.A.S.H. - Lecture	3
ARTS 1316	Drawing	3
ARTS 2313	Foundations in Digital Art	3

For more information visit BFA Portfolio Review.

Additional Sam Houston State University Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Sam Houston State University:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Sam Houston State University, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at https://www.shsu.edu/centers/sam-center/
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Sam Houston State University requirements for this degree plan from the Sam Houston State University 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at https://www.shsu.edu/centers/sam-center/
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Sam Houston State University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Sam Houston State University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Sam Houston State University’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to SHSU. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review SHSU’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are SHSU’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Sam Houston State University’s 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on August 15, 2022

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