Sonoma State Art Studio
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Sonoma State lists for Art Studio transfers starts with ARTS 101, ARTS 102 and ARTS 105; the full list is below.

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

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Art Studio

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Major Requirements

Sonoma State Art Studio Major Preparation

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

Studio foundations

Courses listed

ARTS 101 Art Fundamentals
ARTS 102 Fundamentals of Three Dimesion Design

Complete 2 of these

ARTS 105 Media Arts Fundamentals
ARTS 202 Beginning Drawing
ARTS 204 Beginning Life Drawing

Art history foundations

Complete all of these

ARTH 210 Introduction to Art History
ARTH 211 Introduction to Art History

Lower division studio breadth requirement

Complete 3 of these

ARTS 210 Introduction to Digital Photography
ARTS 212 Introduction to Analogue/Darkroom Photography
ARTS 220 Beginning Painting
ARTS 229 Beginning Ceramics
ARTS 236 Beginning Sculpture
ARTS 245 Beginning Printmaking

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sonoma State have an Art Studio major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to Sonoma State for Art Studio?

Sonoma State's Art Studio major preparation includes ARTS 101, ARTS 102, ARTS 105, ARTS 202, ARTS 204 and ARTH 210, 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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