Cal State Monterey Bay Visual and Public Art
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Monterey Bay lists for Visual and Public Art transfers starts with VPA 203, VPA 205 and VPA 206; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Monterey Bay Visual and Public Art Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Monterey Bay lists as Visual and Public Art major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUMB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation courses for the major
Complete 12 units from these
- VPA 203 Introduction to Sculpture
- VPA 205 Introduction to Art Appreciation
- VPA 206 Street Art Excavations
- VPA 208 Power of Image
- VPA 209 Day of the Dead Workshop
- VPA 210 The Artist and Society
- VPA 215 Beginning Drawing
- VPA 217 Color Theory
- VPA 218 Intro to Painting
- VPA 229 Fabrika Screenprinting Lab I
- VPA 285 Introduction to Photojournalism
- VPA 290 Introduction to Printmaking
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Monterey Bay have a Visual and Public Art major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Monterey Bay offers Visual and Public Art (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Monterey Bay for Visual and Public Art?
Cal State Monterey Bay's Visual and Public Art major preparation includes VPA 203, VPA 205, VPA 206, VPA 208, VPA 209 and VPA 210, 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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