NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Art & 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 Art & 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 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
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.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ENG 125: Creative Writing I 3 ENG 287: Explorations in Creative Writing Elective/Pre-Major 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
ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts 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) 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) 11 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 Art & 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’s 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
D 100: Design Inquiry I: Methods and Processes 3
D 104: First Year Studio I 6
D 105: First Year Studio II 6
ADN 202: Design Studio: Art & Design in Context 6
ADN 204: Art + Design Sophomore Studio Spring 6
Advanced Design/Swing Studios 18
ADN 219: Digital Imaging I 3
ADN 281: Drawing I 3
Digital Media Elective 3
Drawing Elective 3
ADN 418: Contemporary Issues in Art and Design 3
ADN 493: Art and Design Senior Lecture 3
Design Advised Core 9
International Experience 6

All International Experience must be approved by the student's Department Head.