Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Art and Design
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists for Art and Design transfers starts with ART 1101, ART 1102 and ART 1103; the full list is below.
43 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal Poly SLO for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Art and Design Major Preparation
The courses Cal Poly San Luis Obispo lists as Art and Design major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal Poly SLO's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major courses
Courses listed
- ART 1101 Fundamentals of Drawing
- ART 1102 2D Design
- ART 1103 3D Design
- ART 1104 4D Design
- ART 1141 Design Thinking and Methods
- ART 2201 Visual Culture and Society: Analysis and Practice
- ART 2212 Renaissance to Modern Art
- ART 2215 Global Contemporary Art
- ART 2260 Camera and Light
Complete 1 of these
- ART 1184 Beginning Sculpture
- ART 2282 Beginning Painting
Also listed by Cal Poly SLO
Cal Poly SLO lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Other courses (concentration/emphasis/electives)
- ART 2281 Intermediate Drawing
- ART 2241 Graphic Design I
- ART 2242 Typography I
- ART 2243 Interaction Design I
- ART 2261 Creative Lighting
- ART 2263 Black and White Photography
1 of these
- ART 1184 Beginning Sculpture
- ART 2282 Beginning Painting
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have an Art and Design major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers Art and Design and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for Art and Design?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Art and Design major preparation includes ART 1101, ART 1102, ART 1103, ART 1104, ART 1141 and ART 2201, 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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