Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Graphic Design, BFA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

This major requires specific App State classes which are not offered at the community college. For this major, it is recommended that students transfer after 30 UGETC hours.

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

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 114: Art History Survey I 3 ARH 2030: ART FROM PREHISTORY TO 1400 UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 ARH 2130: ART FROM 1400 TO THE PRESENT UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design 3 ART 1001: FOUNDATIONS I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 122: Three-Dimensional Design 3 ART 1002: FOUNDATIONS II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 131: Drawing I 3 ART 1003: FOUNDATIONS DRAWING Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 2105: PUBLIC SPEAKING IN DISCIPLINES UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 ECO 2030: PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences 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 CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 5 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

  • Students entering this program are required to have a Macintosh laptop/notebook computer.
  • If an AA degree is completed, students can expect another 2.5 years to complete their BFA degree.
  • A minimum grade of C/2.0 is required in each ART, ARH, and PHO course. 
  • Students must take a combined 21 credits of Graphic Design and Studio Art Electives.They take 9 credits of GD Electives and 12 credits of Studio Art Electives or 12 credits of GD Electives and 9 credits of Studio Art Electives.
  • Students may petition for transfer credit for up to three additional studio art courses at the 2000-level.

Portfolio Review:

  • Students are required to complete a portfolio review after completing ART1102 Intro to Graphic Design and ART2102 Typography 1 at Appalachian State University.
  • For more information on the review, students can contact Mark Nystrom, Graphic Design Program Coordinator, nystromml@appstate.edu.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ART 1102: INTRO TO GRAPHIC DESIGN 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ART 2102: TYPOGRAPHY I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
PHO 1022: PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Studio Art/Photo Elective Course 1 3

A total of 9 hours (3 courses) required

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ART 3102: TYPOGRAPHY II 3
ART 3302: IDEA LAB 3
ARH 2230: HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN 3
ART 2104: DIGITAL IMAGING 3
ART 3202: INTERACTION DESIGN I 3
ART 4102: TYPOGRAPHY III 3
Graphic Design Elective 1 3

A total of 9 hours (3 courses) required
Printmaking Elective 3
ART 4192: GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIOR SEMINAR 3
Graphic Design Elective 2 3
Studio Art/Photo Elective Course 2 3
Studio Art/Photo Elective Course 3 3
ART 4202: GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIOR STUDIO 3

CAPSTONE
Graphic Design Elective 3 3
Graphic Design or Studio Art Elective 3
Art History Elective (WID) 3

Writing in the Discipline (WID) course required