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

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Studio (Visual Arts) transfers starts with VIS 11, VIS 22 and VIS 80; the full list is below.

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

    39 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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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Studio (Visual Arts) Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Studio (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 11 Introduction to Visual Culture
    • VIS 22 Formations of Modern Art
    • VIS 80 Intro to the Studio Major

    Art making

    Complete 2 of these

    • 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 41 Design Communication
    • VIS 42 Intro to Creative Coding
    • VIS 60 Introduction to Digital Photography
    • VIS 70N Introduction to Media

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

    FAQ

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

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Studio (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 Studio?

    UC San Diego's Studio (Visual Arts) major preparation includes VIS 11, VIS 22, VIS 80, VIS 1, VIS 2 and VIS 3, 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 Studio?

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

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