UC Santa Barbara History of Art and Architecture
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for History of Art and Architecture transfers starts with ARTHI 6B, ARTHI 6C and ARTHI 6M; the full list is below.
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UC Santa Barbara History of Art and Architecture Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as History of Art and Architecture 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.
Area a
Complete 2 of these
- ARTHI 6B Art Survey II: Renaissance-Baroque Art
- ARTHI 6C Art Survey III: Modern-Contemporary Art
- ARTHI 6M Survey: Eccentric Images
- ARTHIW 6R Rome: The Game
Area b
Complete 2 of these
- ARTHI 6DL Survey: Landscape in China
- ARTHI 6DS Survey: History of Art in China
- ARTHI 6DW Survey: Art of Japan and Korea
- ARTHI 6E Survey: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Native North America
- ARTHI 6H Survey: Arts of the Ancient Americas
- ARTHI 6K Survey: Islamic Art and Architecture
Area c
Complete 1 of these
- ARTHI 5A Introduction to Architecture and Environment
- ARTHI 5B Introduction to Museum Studies
- ARTHI 6F Survey: Architecture and Planning
- ARTHI 6G Survey: History of Photography
- ARTHI 6J Survey: Contemporary Architecture
- ARTHI 6L Playful Spaces: A Cultural History of Games
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Barbara have a History of Art and Architecture major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers History of Art and Architecture (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 History of Art and Architecture?
UC Santa Barbara's History of Art and Architecture major preparation includes ARTHI 6B, ARTHI 6C, ARTHI 6M, ARTHIW 6R, ARTHI 6DL and ARTHI 6DS, 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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