UNC Charlotte

Transfer Guide

UNC Charlotte
Art, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts

2025-2026

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Admission to UNC Charlotte:

  • 24 transferable credit hours
  • 2.0 cumulative college GPA
  • Must be in good academic standing at most recently attended institution

Admission to Art is competitive and requires an additional application with digital portfolio submission.

Upon gaining general admission to the university, students will be able to complete the Art application.

Art only allows admission starting in the fall semester- transfer students should plan to apply the Fall prior to transferring

View art application process, deadlines, and portfolio guidelines.

Contact:

University Transfer Center
transfercenter@charlotte.edu

Revised: April, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Students in this major are required to demonstrate proficiency in the language of their choice through the 112 (1202) level.  Proficiency can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:

  • Completing the language 112 course at their community college, or UNC Charlotte
  • Completing three years of the same foreign language in high school through level three
  • Achieving a satisfactory score on the foreign languages placement test (in Spanish, French, or German)

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 ARTH 1211: Art History Survey I Additional Art Requirements Required Course
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 ARTH 1212: Art History Survey II Additional Art Requirements Required Course
ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design 3 ARTB 1201: 2D Design Additional Art Requirements Required Course
ART 122: Three-Dimensional Design 3 ARTB 1202: 3D Design Additional Art Requirements Required Course
ART 131: Drawing I 3 ARTB 1203: Drawing 1 Additional Art Requirements Required Course
ART 171: Digital Design I 3 ARTB 1204: Digital Foundations Additional Requirements Required Course
ART 281: Sculpture I
OR
ART 240, ART 283, ART 271, ART 267, ART 135, ART 132
3 University Equivalencies Additional Requirements Required Course
ART 240: Painting I
OR
ART 283, ART 271, ART 281, ART 267, ART 135, ART 132
3 University Equivalencies Additional Requirements Required Course
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional Requirements Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional Requirements 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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 WRDS 1103: Wrtng & Inqry Acdmc Ctx I & II English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 CTCM 2530: Critical Thinking English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts - From atleast 2 different disciplines General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences - From atleast 2 different disciplines General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TRNF 1ELE: Transfer Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional Requirements Elective

Additional Information From UNC Charlotte:

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art requires 120 credit hours and is recommended for those interested in a double major, or for those intending to pursue a career in a discipline other than art.  It is not intended for students interested in an in-depth study in a single studio area.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
ARTB 1206: First Year Seminar 3
ARTH 2110: Contemporary Art History 3
Elective Studio Courses 9

At least 9 credit hours must be taken at UNC Charlotte. Options will be dependent on transfer courses taken at NC Community College. 

ARTA 4600: Senior Seminar 3
Unrestricted Elective Courses 42

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art requires 120 credit hours and is recommended for those interested in a double major, or for those intending to pursue a career in a discipline other than art.  It is not intended for students interested in an in-depth study in a single studio area.