Chico State Art, Art Studio Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Art, Art Studio Option transfers starts with ARTS 122, ARTS 123 and ARTS 125; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Art, Art Studio Option

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Major Requirements

Chico State Art, Art Studio Option Major Preparation

The courses Chico State lists as Art, Art Studio Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division option requirements

Courses listed

ARTS 122 2D Design
ARTS 123 3D Design
ARTS 125 Basic Drawing
ARTS 126 Basic Life Drawing
ARTS 195 Introduction to Theory and Practice

Complete 1 of these

ARTH 110 Art History Survey: Prehistory to Medieval
ARTH 120 Art History Survey: Renaissance to 1800
ARTH 130 Art History Survey: 1800 to the Present
ARTH 140 Asian Art Survey
ARTH 150 Survey of Arts of the Americas, Oceania, and Africa

Complete 3 of these

ARTS 227 Introduction to Painting
ARTS 230 Introduction to Printmaking
ARTS 240 Introduction to Photography
ARTS 241 Introduction to Traditional (Film-Based) Photography
ARTS 250 Introduction to Digital Media
ARTS 260 Introduction to Ceramics
ARTS 270 Introduction to Sculpture
ARTS 276 Introduction to Glass Art

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Chico State's own Art, Art Studio Option requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have an Art, Art Studio Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Art, Art Studio Option (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Art, Art Studio Option?

Chico State's Art, Art Studio Option major preparation includes ARTS 122, ARTS 123, ARTS 125, ARTS 126, ARTS 195 and ARTH 110, 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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