Cal Poly Pomona Visual Communication Design
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly Pomona lists for Visual Communication Design transfers starts with AH 2301, AH 2303 and AH 2305; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly Pomona Visual Communication Design Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly Pomona lists as Visual Communication Design major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly Pomona's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major required
Complete 1 of these
- AH 2301 World Art: Prehistory to Medieval Europe
- AH 2303 World Art: Asia (Prehistory to 12th Century)
- AH 2305 World Art: Arts of Africa, Oceania and Native America
Complete all of these
- AH 2302 World Art: Renaissance through Modern Europe and the United States
- VCD 1311A Foundations of Drawing I Activity
- VCD 1312A Foundations of Drawing 2 Activity
- VCD 1321A Foundations in 2D Design Activity
- VCD 1331A Foundations in 3D Design Activity
- VCD 1341A Foundations in 4D Design Activity
- VCD 1351A Foundations in 5D Design Activity
- VCD 2301A Typography
- VCD 2311A Illustration Activity
- VCD 2321A Visual Communication Design 1
- VCD 2361A Digital Photography Activity
- VCD 2370 Visual Thinking
Also listed by Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Major required electives
- AH 2301 World Art: Prehistory to Medieval Europe
- AH 2303 World Art: Asia (Prehistory to 12th Century)
- AH 2305 World Art: Arts of Africa, Oceania and Native America
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly Pomona have a Visual Communication Design major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona offers Visual Communication Design and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona for Visual Communication Design?
Cal Poly Pomona's Visual Communication Design major preparation includes AH 2301, AH 2303, AH 2305, AH 2302, VCD 1311A and VCD 1312A, 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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