UC Santa Barbara Art
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Art transfers starts with ART 1A, ART 1C and ART 7A; the full list is below.

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

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Art

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Major Requirements

UC Santa Barbara Art Major Preparation

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

Preparation for the major

Complete all of these

ART 1A Visual Literacy
ART 1C Introduction to Contemporary Art

Complete all of these

ART 7A The Intersections of Art and Life
ART 7B Introduction to Contemporary Practice I: Image Studies
ART 7C Introduction to Contemporary Practice II: Spatial Studies
ART 7D Introduction to Contemporary Practice III: Art, Science and Technologies

Complete 3 of these

ART 10 Introduction to Painting
ART 12 Beginning Spatial Practices
ART 14 Lower-Division Print
ART 18 Lower-Division Drawing
ART 19 Lower-Division Photography
ART 22 Introduction to Computer Programming in the Arts
ART 32 Introduction to Digital Video

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UC Santa Barbara have an Art major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Art (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for Art?

UC Santa Barbara's Art major preparation includes ART 1A, ART 1C, ART 7A, ART 7B, ART 7C and ART 7D, 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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