Winston-Salem State University

Transfer Guide

Winston-Salem State University
Art, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): 1) Studio 2) Computer Graphics
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

WSSU requires transfer students to have at least 24 hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA. These requirements apply to transfer students earning the AA/AS degree at a NCCC.

Students transferring prior to earning 24 hours can review additional admissions criteria here.

Art Program Information: See the department's website for information about courses and requirements

Contact:

Transfer Admissions
admissions@wssu.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No college-level foreign language required for this major.

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
ART 114: Art History Survey I 3 ART 2301: Art History I UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 ART 2302: Art History II UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I 3 HIS 1301: Introduction to Global History UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 3 HIS 1302: Challenges of the Past UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 1301: Intro to Psychological Science UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1312: Precalculus Mathematics I & ELE 1100 UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
BIO 110: Principles of Biology 4 BIO 1301: Biological Concepts & BIO 1101: Biological Concepts Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
ART 131: Drawing I 3 ART 1311: Drawing I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course, General Education
ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design 3 ART 1316: 2 D Design Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ART 171: Digital Design I 3 ART 1314: Intro/Comp Art & Design Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course, General Education
ART 264: Digital Photography I 3 ART 3354: Digital Photography Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course, General Education

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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 WRI 1301: Intro to Academic Writing English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1305: Thinking and Writing Crit. English Composition General Education
ART 111: Art Appreciation 3 ART 1301: Intro to Art UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 FYE 1250: FYE 1250 Academic Transition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 13 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Winston-Salem State University:

Art students at WSSU will select one track/concentration and complete the aligning coursework for their selection as outlined below.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ART 3305: African-American Art 3
ART 4398: Senior Art Studio 3
Studio Art Track- Depth Courses 9
  • ART 2312 - Drawing II
  • ART 3390 - Studio Practice Seminar I
  • ART 4399 - Studio ART Seminar
Computer Graphic Track- Depth Courses 9
  • ART 2352 - Typography
  • ART 3390 - Studio Practice Seminar I
  • ART 4399 - Studio ART Seminar
Studio Art Track- Art Electives 18
  • ART 2317 - 3D Design 
  • ART 2331 - Painting I 
  • ART 2309 - Latin American Wormen Artists 
  • ART 3332 - Painting II  
  • ART 3354 - Digital Photography  
  • ART 3370 - Special Topics in Art History  
  • ART 3371 - Printmaking Methods  
  • ART 3372 - Printmaking Production  
  • ART 3380 - Special Topics in Studio Art 
  • ART 3390 - Studio Practice Seminar I 
  • ART 4093 - Art Internship 
  • ART 4307 - Contemporary Art Seminar 
  • ART 4320 - Digital Photography II 
  • ART 4385 - Studio Practice Seminar II 
  • ART 4387 - Visual Studies Seminar
Computer Graphic Track- Art Electives 18
  • ART 2309 - Latin American Wormen Artists  
  • ART 1315 - Electronic Imaging 
  • ART 2317 - 3D Design 
  • ART 2322 - Vector Graphics for Designers 
  • ART 2352 - Typography 
  • ART 3343 - Graphic Design I  
  • ART 3333 - Computer Animation I  
  • ART 3354 - Digital Photography  
  • ART 3381 - Special Topics in Computer Graphics  
  • ART 4093 - Art Internship  
  • ART 4310 - Multimedia Editing 
  • ART 4320 - Digital Photography II  
  • ART 4346 - Graphic Design II
General Electives 0-27

As needed to meet 120 credit hours for degree completion.