NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Industrial Design, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses listed, and GPA recommendations, are departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.

Recommendations:

Portfolio and essay are required and must include:

  • 2-Dimensional Exploration: sketching, drawing, or painting by hand
  • 3-Dimensional Exploration: Innovate thinking in 3D mediums; sculpture, pottery, etc
  • Creativity and Good Craft: Piece that shows imagination in their conception and attention to detail in their construction

All Studio Design Majors are Fall entry only. Online portfolio and creative essay with the deadline of November 1st.

The Bachelor’s of Industrial Design requires 8 semesters of studio AFTER transfer which typically takes 4 years of enrollment at NC State, regardless of the number of transfer credits or completion of an associate degree. 

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math 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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 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) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective, General Transfer Credit
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective, General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From NC State University:

All Studio Design Majors are Fall entry only. 10-piece online portfolio and creative essay with the deadline of November 1st.

The Bachelor’s of Environmental Design in Architecture requires 8 semesters of studio AFTER transfer which typically takes 4 years of enrollment at NC State, regardless of the number of transfer credits or completion of an associate degree. Major requires a study abroad or international experience.

Please see the program transfer applicant guidelines for additional information. 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ID 110: Introduction to Digital Techniques 3
ID 210: Intermediate Digital Techniques 3
ID 310: Advanced Digital Techniques 3
ID 216: Visualization I 3
ID 316: Visualization II 3
ID 255: Contemporary Manufacturing Processes I 3
ID 244: History of Industrial Design 3
ID 240: Human-Centered Design 3
ID 440: Experience Design for ID 3
Design Electives 6
D 104: First Year Studio I 6
ID 102: Basic Industrial Design Studio 6
Industrial Design Studios I-IV 24

ID 201, ID 202, ID 301, ID 302 (6 hours each)
Advanced Industrial Design Studios 12

ID 401, ID 402 (6 hours each)