Cal State San Marcos Art, Media, and Design, Art and Visual Culture (AVC) Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Art, Media, and Design, Art and Visual Culture (AVC) Option transfers starts with AMD 101, AMD 102 and AMD 120; the full list is below.
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Cal State San Marcos Art, Media, and Design, Art and Visual Culture (AVC) Option Major Preparation
The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Art, Media, and Design, Art and Visual Culture (AVC) Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUSM's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Art, media, and design lower division
Complete 1 of these
- AMD 101 Drawing I: Pencil to Pixel
- AMD 102 The Computer and the Visual Arts
Complete 1 of these
- AMD 120 Introduction to Art Media and Design
- AMD 251 Introduction to Digital and Media Arts
Complete 1 of these
- AMD 121 Pre-20th Century Art History: Themes in Art from Antiquity to Enlightenment
- AMD 122 Survey of World Cinema
- AMD 123 Ways of Seeing: Introduction to the History of Photography
Art and visual culture lower division
Courses listed
- AMD 100 Visual Arts Fundamentals
- AMD 103 Introduction to Sculpture
Complete 3 of these
- AMD 204 Graphic Design
- AMD 205 Painting I
Language proficiency requirement for the major
Required
- Language Other Than English (intermediate)
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State San Marcos have an Art, Media, and Design, Art and Visual Culture (AVC) Option major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Art, Media, and Design, Art and Visual Culture (AVC) Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Marcos for Art, Media, and Design, Art and Visual Culture (AVC) Option?
Cal State San Marcos's Art, Media, and Design, Art and Visual Culture (AVC) Option major preparation includes AMD 101, AMD 102, AMD 120, AMD 251, AMD 121 and AMD 122, 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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