Cal State LA Art
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Art transfers starts with ART 1011, ART 1012 and ART 1030; the full list is below.
93 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State LA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State LA Art Major Preparation
The courses Cal State LA lists as Art major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal State LA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division core
Complete all of these
- ART 1011 World Art History I: Ancient to Gothic
- ART 1012 World Art History II: Renaissance to Contemporary
- ART 1030 Two Dimensional Art Fundamentals
- ART 1090 Three-Dimensional Art Fundamentals
- ART 1590 Introduction to Drawing
- ART 1800 Digital Art Fundamentals
- ART 2330 Color Theory and Perception
Animation option- required lower division courses
Complete all of these
- ART 2440 Introduction to Life Composition
- ART 2800 World Animation History
Service learning requirement
Required
- ART 2090 Perspectives on Art and Cultural Diversity
Design
Complete all of these
- ART 2200 Concept Development
- ART 2370 History of Design
Fashion, fiber and materials- required lower division courses
Complete all of these
- ART 2100 Introduction to Fashion, Fiber and Materials
- ART 2111 Fashion, Fiber, and Materials Studio: Structure
- ART 2112 Fashion, Fiber and Materials Studio: Surface
- ART 2130 Historic Survey of Fashion, Fiber and Materials
- ART 2140 Body, Appearance and Adornment
Also listed by Cal State LA
Cal State LA lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Art education option - lower division electives
6 units from these
- ART 1500 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Sculpture
- ART 1520 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Ceramics
- ART 1550 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Painting
- ART 2440 Introduction to Life Composition
- ART 2870 Introduction to Photographic Processes
- ART 2871 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Digital Photography
Art history option - lower division electives
3 units from these
- ART 1500 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Sculpture
- ART 1520 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Ceramics
- ART 1550 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Painting
- ART 2130 Historic Survey of Fashion, Fiber and Materials
- ART 2440 Introduction to Life Composition
Lower-division studio art electives
12 units from these
- ART 1500 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Sculpture
- ART 1520 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Ceramics
- ART 1550 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Painting
- ART 2440 Introduction to Life Composition
- ART 2870 Introduction to Photographic Processes
- ART 2871 Survey and Studio: Introduction to Digital Photography
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State LA have an Art major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State LA offers Art (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State LA for Art?
Cal State LA's Art major preparation includes ART 1011, ART 1012, ART 1030, ART 1090, ART 1590 and ART 1800, 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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