All art and design majors must earn 12 event credits each year. You can track these credits using the app you also use for chapel credits.
To do so:
- Open the app and check that the top banner says “ACU Compass.”
- If it does, you’re in the right app for chapel credits, but not for art event credits.
- Look for a small white arrow next to “ACU Compass” to open a menu.
- Select “CAHSS Compass” from the menu to reach the A+D badge page where you can track your credits.
These events may include, but are not limited to:
- Shore Gallery opening receptions
- Lectures given by visiting artists
- Art & Design Chapel ( 2 credits per semester maximum),
- Professional Chapter meetings (such as ASID or AIGA)
- Field trips to agencies or businesses in the student’s field of study
- Visits to art museums (The Grace or NCCIL in Abilene or museums in your home town)
Note: It is your responsibility to submit your art events periodically using the link above. Failure to complete the art events will result in departmental probation.
If you have a question about whether or not a particular activity will count towards your event credit, please inquire at the A&D Office, DM142. Please note that beyond these event credits, there will be a few departmental meetings that require your attendance
For Interior Architecture and Design Majors
IAD majors are encouraged to attend all presentations by designers or architects and join the ACU Student Chapter of ASID. Department-sponsored out-of-town events can count for up to 3 event credits, with one credit per site or presentation.