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    UC San Diego Media ( Visual Arts)
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Media ( Visual Arts) transfers starts with VIS 60, VIS 70N and VIS 83; the full list is below.

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Media ( Visual Arts)

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Media ( Visual Arts) Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Media ( Visual Arts) major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Foundation level - required coursework

    Complete all of these

    • VIS 60 Introduction to Digital Photography
    • VIS 70N Introduction to Media

    Media studies

    Complete 2 of these

    • VIS 83 Photographic History
    • VIS 84 Film History
    • VIS 84B Film Aesthetics
    • VIS 85A Media History
    • VIS 85B Media Aesthetics

    Art making

    Complete 2 of these options

    • VIS 1 Introduction to Art-Making: Two-Dimensional Practices · VIS 2 Introduction to Art-Making: Motion and Time Based Art · VIS 3 Introduction to Art-Making: Three-Dimensional Practices
    • VIS 11 Introduction to Visual Culture · VIS 41 Design Communication · VIS 42 Intro to Creative Coding · VIS 71 Fundamentals of Cinematography · VIS 72 Fundamentals of Directing · VIS 73 Fundamentals of Editing · VIS 80 Intro to the Studio Major

    Art history

    Complete 1 of these

    • VIS 12R Race and Class in Visual Culture
    • VIS 20 Introduction to Art of Europe and America
    • VIS 21A Introduction to the Art of the Americas or Africa and Oceania
    • VIS 21B Introduction to Asian Art
    • VIS 21C Introduction to African Art
    • VIS 22 Formations of Modern Art
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Media ( Visual Arts) requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC San Diego have a Media major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Media ( Visual Arts) (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Media?

    UC San Diego's Media ( Visual Arts) major preparation includes VIS 60, VIS 70N, VIS 83, VIS 84, VIS 84B and VIS 85A, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Media?

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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