Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Photography, BFA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Fine Art Photography
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 130: Basic Drawing
OR
ART 131: Drawing I 		2 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 261: Photography I
OR
ART 262 		3 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ART 260: Photography Appreciation 3 PHO 2032: HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required 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 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) 3 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 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

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

A minimum grade of C+/2.3 is required in each PHO course. A minimum grade of C/2.0 is required in each ART and ARH course

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
PHO 2022: PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING II 3
PHO 2026: FILM PHOTOGRAPHY 3

PHO 2026 not offered Fall 2024, please contact Joshua White at whitejd1@appstate.edu 
PHO 3042: STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY 3
Art Elective Course 1 3

A total of 9 hours (3 courses) is required from the list of courses on the program of study

 
PHO 2062: SURVEY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC CAREERS 3
PHO 3003: ISSUES IN CONTEMP PHOTOGRAPHY 3
PHO 3032: PERSPECTIVE AND OPTICS 3
Art Elective Course 2 3
ART 3015: SOPHOMORE / JUNIOR SEMINAR 3

Writing in the Discipline
PHO 3050: ALTERN PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSES 3
PHO 3226: CONCEPTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY 3

Offered in fall semester only
Major Elective Course 1 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) in ARH, ART, or PHO
PHO 3227: SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY 3

Offered spring semester only
ART 3140: PRO PRACTICE: STUDIO ART 3
PHO 4326: FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO 3
ART 4351: SENIOR SEMINAR 3
ART 4852: SENIOR STUDIO 3

CAPSTONE
Art Elective Course 3 3
Major Elective Course 2 3
ARH 3000+ Level Course 3