Cal Poly Humboldt Media Arts
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Humboldt lists for Media Arts transfers starts with ART 105E, ART 251 and ART 279; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly Humboldt for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly Humboldt Media Arts Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Humboldt lists as Media Arts major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Humboldt's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Digital and media arts lower division
Complete all of these
- ART 105E Digital Media Foundations
- ART 251 Photography I
- ART 279 Digital Media I: Animation
- FILM 215 Filmmaking
- FILM 210 Screenwriting I
Theory
Complete all of these
- MUS 103 Listening to the Movies
- TA 104 Story Through Word and Image
Complete 1 of these
- FILM 103 Art of Film: Beginning to 1950s
- FILM 104 Art of Film: 1950s to Present
Complete 1 of these
- ART 105C 2D Foundations
- ART 106 Painting I
- ART 273 Illustration I
Area of emphasis: photography
Required
- ART 250 Darkroom Photography
Also listed by Cal Poly Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Support electives
- ART 105B Fundamentals of Drawing
- ART 122 Life Drawing I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Humboldt have a Media Arts major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Humboldt offers Media Arts and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Humboldt for Media Arts?
Cal Poly Humboldt's Media Arts major preparation includes ART 105E, ART 251, ART 279, FILM 215, FILM 210 and MUS 103, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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