Fresno State Art
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Fresno State lists for Art transfers starts with ARTH 10, ARTH 11 and ART 13; the full list is below.

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

    99
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Art

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    Major Requirements

    Fresno State Art Major Preparation

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

    Lower division major requirements

    Courses listed

    • ARTH 10 The Ancient Medieval Worlds
    • ARTH 11 The Early Modern World
    • ART 13 Design
    • ART 14 Three-Dimensional Design
    • ART 16 Introduction to Color Theory
    • ART 20 Drawing
    • ART 37 Introduction to Computer Art

    Complete 1 of these

    • ART 24 Beginning Printmaking
    • ART 30 Introduction to Photography
    • ART 40 Painting

    Complete 1 of these

    • ART 50 Beginning Sculpture
    • ART 60 Beginning Ceramics
    • ART 70 Crafts
    • ART 80 Beginning 3D Digital Art- Modeling

    Emphasis area 1

    Required

    • ART 40 Painting

    Emphasis area 2

    Complete all of these

    • ART 50 Beginning Sculpture
    • ART 60 Beginning Ceramics

    Emphasis area 3

    Complete all of these

    • ART 24 Beginning Printmaking
    • ART 30 Introduction to Photography

    Other degree requirements

    Complete all of these

    • PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
    • Arts/Humanities (A/H)
    • Multicultural/International (M/I)
    • Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
    • ART 13 Design
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Fresno State's own Art requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Fresno State have an Art major for transfer students?

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

    What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Art?

    Fresno State's Art major preparation includes ARTH 10, ARTH 11, ART 13, ART 14, ART 16 and ART 20, 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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