Sacramento State Photography
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Sacramento State lists for Photography transfers starts with DSGN 4, GPHD 20 and GPHD 25; the full list is below.
114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Sac State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Sacramento State Photography Major Preparation
The courses Sacramento State lists as Photography major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Sac State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Required lower division design core courses
Complete all of these
- DSGN 4 Design and Thinking
- GPHD 20 History of Graphic Design
- GPHD 25 Visual Basics
- INTD 20 Design
- INTD 25 Design Fundamentals
- PHOT 11 Digital Photography I
- PHOT 20 The Photographic Self
Lower division major requirements
Complete all of these
- PHOT 12 Digital Photography II
- PHOT 15 Survey of Photography
- PHOT 40 Darkroom Photography
Art history
Required
- ART 1C Global Modern and Contemporary Art
Culture and society
Complete 1 of these
- ANTH 4 Language, Culture, and Critical Thinking
- ETHN 10 Africa: Myths and Realities
- ETHN 11 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
- ETHN 72 Black Images in Popular Culture
Also listed by Sac State
Sac State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Interdisciplinary electives
1 of these
- ART 1A Art, Religions, and Power before 1400
- ART 1B Art, Empires, and Cross-Cultural Exchange, 1400-1800
- ART 3A Traditional Asian Art
- ART 3B Modern and Contemporary Asian Art
- ART 5 Art of the Americas
- ART 20A Beginning Drawing
- ART 22 Beginning Painting
- ART 24 Beginning Watercolor
- ART 40 Beginning Printmaking
- ART 50 Beginning Ceramics
- ART 88 Beginning Sculpture
- ART 97 Beginning New Media Art
- COMS 8 Interpersonal Communication Skills
- COMS 55 Media Communication and Society
- FILM 97 Introduction to Film Studies
- GPHD 5 Introduction to Graphic Design
- GPHD 30 Visual Basics II
- INTD 15 Introduction to Interior Design
- INTD 30 Beginning AutoCAD and SketchUp
- JOUR 20 Style for Media Writers
- JOUR 50 Media Literacy and Critical Thinking
- THEA 1 Introduction to Theatre
- THEA 2 History of the Theatre: Ancient To Renaissance
- THEA 3 Theatre History After 1660
- THEA 5 Aesthetics of Theatre and Film
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sacramento State have a Photography major for transfer students?
Yes. Sacramento State offers Photography and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Sacramento State for Photography?
Sacramento State's Photography major preparation includes DSGN 4, GPHD 20, GPHD 25, INTD 20, INTD 25 and PHOT 11, 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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