UNC Charlotte

Transfer Guide

UNC Charlotte
Graphic Design, BFA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

  • 24 transferable credit hours
  • 2.0 cumulative college GPA
  • Must be in good academic standing at most recently attended institution

Admission to Graphic Design is competitive and requires an additional application with digital portfolio submission.

Upon gaining general admission to the university, students will be able to complete either the Art or Graphic Design application.

Art & Graphic Design only allows admission starting in the fall semester- transfer students should plan to apply the Fall prior to transferring

View art application process, deadlines, and portfolio guidelines.

Contact:

University Transfer Center
transfercenter@charlotte.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Students in this major are required to demonstrate proficiency in the language of their choice through the 111 level.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design 3 ARTB 1201: 2D Design Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 122: Three-Dimensional Design 3 ARTB 1202: 3D Design Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 131: Drawing I 3 ARTB 1203: Drawing 1 Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 171: Digital Design I 3 ARTB 1204: Digital Foundations Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 271: Digital Design II 3 ARTM 2105: 4D Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 114: Art History Survey I 3 ARTH 1211: Art History Survey I UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 ARTH 1212: Art History Survey II UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 WRDS 1103: Wrtng & Inqry Acdmc Ctx I & II English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 CTCM 2530: Critical Thinking English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TRNF 1ELE: Transfer Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Charlotte:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ARTH 2110: Contemporary Art History 3
Art History Elective 3
ARTG 2180: Design Thinking 3
ARTG 2181: Graphic Design I 3
ARTG 2182: Typography I 3
Introductory Studio Elective Courses 9
ARTG 3183: Graphic Design II 3
ARTG 3184: Typography II 3
ARTG 3185: UX/UI Design Strategies 3
ARTG 3186: Communications Design 3
Digital Media Elective 3
ARTG 4180: Print Production 3
ARTG 4182: Design Research 3
ARTG 4982: Graphic Design Projects 3
Advanced Studio Courses 6
ARTA 4600: Senior Seminar 3