Cal State Northridge Art
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Art transfers starts with ART 124A, ART 140 and ART 141; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUN for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State Northridge Art Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Art major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete all of these
- ART 124A Drawing I
- ART 140 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design
- ART 141 Beginning Three-Dimensional Design
Art history
Complete 2 of these
- ART 110 World Arts: The Western Tradition
- ART 112 World Arts: Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
- ART 114 World Arts: Asia
Also listed by CSUN
CSUN lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Elective courses
9 units from these
- ART 110 World Arts: The Western Tradition
- ART 112 World Arts: Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
- ART 114 World Arts: Asia
- ART 124B Drawing I
- ART 148 Color Theory
- ART 200 Introduction To Digital Design Tools
- ART 222 Illustration Materials and Techniques
- ART 224A Drawing II: Anatomy
- ART 227 Painting I
- ART 230 Perspective
- ART 235 Sculpture I
- ART 237 Printmaking I
- ART 243 Introduction to Typography
- ART 244 Graphic Design I
- ART 250 Photography I
- ART 263 Animation I
- ART 267 Introduction to Ceramics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have an Art major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge 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 Northridge for Art?
Cal State Northridge's Art major preparation includes ART 124A, ART 140, ART 141, ART 110, ART 112 and ART 114. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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