University General Course Catalog 2024-2025
Art, B.F.A. (TMCC)
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Students who start their career at Truckee Meadows Community college may complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Art by following the course of study described below.
TMCC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts, Fine Arts
Note: Students entering this agreement may reverse transfer 6 units of 300-400 level digital media courses towards the Associate of Arts, Fine Arts, digital media emphasis.
- A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 128 units, at least 42 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
- Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
- To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
- See the Art, B.F.A. program description for more information on degree requirements.
NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.
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Academic Advising Information
University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts Student Center (transfer advising)
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising
Lincoln Hall 314
TMCC Academic Advisement
(775) 673-7062
http://www.tmcc.edu/advisement/
Red Mountain Building, Room 111
To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and TMCC throughout their career.
Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at TMCC and/or UNR about this opportunity.
The Silver State Transfer program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.
Recommended Schedule
For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog. Note: TMCC students should satisfy UNR’s CO9 and CO10 in the AA. Associate’s First Semester (15 units)
- ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
- ENG 113 - Composition I for International Students (3 units)
- MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 units) CO2
- ART 100 - Visual Foundations (3 units) CO7 *
- ART 101 - Drawing I (3 units) CO7 *
- ART 260 - Survey of Art History I (3 units) CO7 *
Associate’s Second Semester (16 units)
- ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3 OR
- ENG 114 - Composition II For International Students (CO1, CO3)
- ART 141 - Introduction to Digital Photography (3 units) CO7
- ART 209 - Introduction to Gallery Practices (1 unit)
- ART 261 - Survey of Art History II (3 units) CO7, CO11 *
- Art Major Emphasis I (3 units) ****
- Science with lab (3 units) CO4L
Associate’s Third Semester (14 units)
- ART 288 - Photography of Art and Artifacts (3 units)
- ART 298 - Portfolio Emphasis (2 units)
- Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO6, CO8
- ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science (3 units) CO4, CO9 (Science) *
- Art Major Emphasis II (3 units) ****
Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)
- ART 270 - Women in Art (3 units) CO7 (Fine Arts/TMCC Diversity)
- Art Major Emphasis III (3 units) ****
- Additional Art Studio (3 units) *
- PHIL 210 - World Religions (3 units) CO10 *, CO11 (Humanities) OR
- THTR 210 - Theater: a Cultural Context (3 units) CO7, CO10 (Humanities) *
- Elective (3 units)
Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (18 units)
Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (17 units)
Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (18 units)
Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)
Legend
* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** For information about the Minor, please go the Undergraduate Minors page in the catalog.
****To be taken at TMCC if available for the student’s chosen emphasis; otherwise, co-enrollment at UNR is required. Studio art courses listed in TMCC catalog, by UNR BFA, Art Emphasis:
- Drawing: ART 102 and 201
- Photography: ART 141 and 235
- Sculpture: ART 211 and 216
- Ceramics: ART 211, 212, and 216
- Printmaking: ART 124 and 224
- Painting: ART 102 (or 201), 231, and 232
- Digital Media: ART 245
Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online. |
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