Degree Transfer Agreement
Transfer Agreement for the Associate in Science Degree (AS) in Digital Art and Design
Transfer Major: Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Design
Transfer College: Queens College, CUNY
Undergraduate Admissions
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Jefferson Hall Lobby
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 997-5600
Effective Date: Fall 2024
Total transfer credits granted towards the Bachelor's degree: 60
Total additional credits needed at this senior college for the Bachelor's degree: 60-69
Admissions Requirements
- Application Required: Yes
- Degree Requirement: Completed Associate of Science degree (AS) in Digital Art and Design at QCC
- Minimum CUM GPA: 2.75 (or approval by portfolio review)
- Audition/Portfolio: Yes
Notes:
- Upon transfer, students must declare a major in Design.
- The Department of Art at Queens College will accept up to 15 credits of QCC studio art courses towards the B.F.A. in Design, if the grade in the courses is at least B-
- Studio art coursework that goes beyond 15 credits or does not meet the minimum grade for the major will transfer as elective credit.
Additional Notes: All students must successfully complete two (2) writing-intensive classes (designated "WI") at Queensborough Community College to fulfill degree requirements.
General Education Requirements
| Queensborough Community College | Queens College, CUNY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number & Title | Credits | Course Number & Title | Credits | Credits Awarded |
| ENGL-101: English Composition I | 3 | ENGL 110: College Writing I | 3 | 3 |
| ENGL-102: English Composition II | 3 | ENGL 130: Writing about Literature in English | 3 | 3 |
| MA-321: Mathematics in Contemporary Society | 3 | MATH 110: Mathematical Literacy - An Introduction to College Mathematics | 3 | 3 |
| CH-106: Chemistry and the Arts | 4 | CHEM 499: Chemistry Elective Credit | 4 | 4 |
| World Cultures & Global Issues | 3 | World Cultures & Global Issues | 3 | 3 |
| U.S. Experience & Its Diversity | 3 | U.S. Experience in Its Diversity | 3 | 3 |
| Creative Expression: Recommended: ARTH-101: History of Art I OR ARTH-202: History of Art II | 3 | ARTH 101: History of Western Art OR ARTH 102: History of Western Art II | 3 | 3 |
| Individual & Society | 3 | Individual & Society | 3 | 3 |
| Scientific World | 3 | Scientific World | 3 | 3 |
| Additional Flexible Core: Recommended: ARTH-225 | 3 | Additional Flexible Core: ARTH 264: History of Graphic Art | 3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 31 | Subtotal | 31 | |
Requirements for the Major
| Queensborough Community College | Queens College, CUNY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number & Title | Credits | Course Number & Title | Credits | Credits Awarded |
| ARTS-121: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 | ARTS 499: Studio Art Elective Credit | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-151: Drawing I | 3 | ARTS 151: Drawing I | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-191: Introduction to Video | 3 | DESN 207: Introduction to Video Editing I | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-192: Digital Animation | 3 | DESN 210: Introduction to Adobe Flash | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-290: Digital Design I | 3 | DESN 211: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-292: Digital Design II | 3 | DESN 190: Design Foundations | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-291: Digital Imaging | 3 | DESN 191: Basic Software for Design | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-293: Motion Graphics | 3 | DESN 193: Introduction to Digital Animation | 3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 24 | Subtotal | 24 | |
Electives
| Queensborough Community College | Queens College, CUNY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number & Title | Credits | Course Number & Title | Credits | Credits Awarded |
| Complete 5 credits from the courses listed below. | ||||
| Recommended: ARTH-225: History of Graphic Design | 3 | ARTH 264: History of Graphic Art | 3 | 3 |
| ARTH-380: Gallery Internship I | 2 | ARTS 499: Studio Art Elective Credit | 2 | 2 |
| ARTS-122: Introduction to Sculpture: 3D Design | 3 | ARTS 171: Color and Design I | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-141: Introduction to Photography | 3 | PHOTO 176: Darkroom Photography I | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-221: Color Theory | 3 | ARTS 244: Color I | 3 | 3 |
| Recommended: ARTS-243: Digital Photography | 3 | PHOTO 165: Digital Photography I | 3 | 3 |
| Recommended: ARTS-253: Illustration | 3 | DESN 188: Illustration I | 3 | 3 |
| Recommended: ARTS-380: Artist Apprentice Internship I | 3 | ARTS 393: Independent Internship | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-382: Special Problems in Studio Art I | 3 | ARTS 499: Studio Art Elective Credit | 3 | 3 |
| ARTS-390: Portfolio Project in Studio Art | 3 | ARTS 499: Studio Art Elective Credit | 3 | 3 |
| Recommended: ET-710: Front-End UI/UX Web Development | 3 | DESN 214: Web Design I | 3 | 3 |
| ET-570: Creating Smartphone Apps | 3 | LAE 499: Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 5 | Subtotal | 5 | |
Total Credits Completed and Awarded
| Queensborough Community College | Queens College, CUNY | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60 | Total | 60 |
Additional Notes:
Upon transfer to Queens College:- Students may opt to pursue tracks of study in Animation, Communication Design, Illustration or Interaction Design by selecting five design electives from the recommended list.
- Students must pass a portfolio review while enrolled in DESN 241 (Design I) to advance in the program.
- Program standards for satisfactory progress require students to maintain a GPA of 2.75 or better within the major and receive no grade lower than C in any requirements for the major.
DISCLAIMER: Meeting admission requirements into the transfer institution is required to take advantage of this agreement. The final responsibility for successful transfer rests with the student. The information posted on this website is designed to assist students in obtaining the most accurate transfer-related information possible. However, this information is subject to change without notice, which may subsequently impact admission to a transfer college or university.
