Major Guide for Transfer Advising
Available Concentrations (B.F.A. only): Ceramics, Fibers, Metals, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
Transfer Pathways for this Major
The B.F.A. in Art Studio requires significant coursework that is only offered at JMU, so you may want to consider planning to transfer after one year.
You should choose courses at your current school that satisfy specific general education AND major requirements at JMU. Use the list of equivalent courses in this major for course guidance so you can prepare for the portfolio review that will be part of your transfer application process.
In addition, to be considered a competitive student for admission, you should have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and successfully completed college course work in these core subject areas: English, mathematics, social science and lab science.
If you are hoping to complete an associate degree prior to transfer, you should anticipate three years at JMU to complete the B.F.A. Students who are interested in a 2-year + 2-year pathway from an associate to a bachelor’s degree can elect to complete the B.A. or B.S. in Art Studio. View the B.A./B.S. Art Studio Transfer Guide.
- Not sure if the degree you're pursing is transferable? Learn about transferable degrees
- JMU Next Transfer Advisors are available to assist you in selecting courses and planning to transfer to JMU.
For the B.F.A. in Art Studio, it can be beneficial to transfer to JMU after one year of community college.
You should choose courses at your current school that satisfy specific general education AND major requirements at JMU. In addition, to be considered a competitive student for admission, you should have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and successfully completed college course work in these core subject areas: English, mathematics, social science and lab science.
- View VCCS & RBC courses that satisfy JMU General Education requirements
- Learn more about the transfer admission process
Equivalent Courses for this Major:
The following courses can help toward your major at JMU. The list below shows all possible courses offered that fulfill requirements towards this major. Not all courses may be offered at your community college, and you are not required to complete these courses in order to transfer. We recommend meeting with a JMU Next Transfer Advisor as you schedule courses at your community college.
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VCCS |
RBC |
JMU Course Equivalent |
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ART 101 |
ART 201 |
ARTH 205, Survey of World Art I: Prehistoric to Renaissance |
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ART 102 |
ART 202 |
ARTH 206, Survey of World Art II: Renaissance to Modern |
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ART 131 |
ART 101 |
FDS 102, Color and Composition |
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ART 121 |
ART 103 |
FDS 104, Observational Drawing |
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ART 132 |
ART 102 |
FDS 106, Form and Space |
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ART 223 |
ART 104 |
FDS 108, Expressive and Expanded Drawing |
Advising Notes:
- FDS 108 is not required for the B.A. or B.S. in Art.
Additional courses required for the JMU B.A. degree:
- PHI 100 or PHI 200 at VCCS | PHIL 101 at RBC
- Complete world language (or demonstrate proficiency through JMU's placement exam) through the intermedate 202 level at VCCS or RBC.
Additional courses for students pursuing teacher licensure in Art:
- PSY 230 at VCCS | PSY 250 at RBC
- EDU 200 at VCCS | EDUC 200 at RBC
Additional Notes:
- The ideal pathway from VCCS to the B.A. or B.S. in Art is the A.A. in Liberal Arts/Fine Arts (consult the B.A./B.S. Art Studio Transfer Guide). If your college does not offer an A.A. in Liberal Arts/Fine Arts, you may complete the general A.A. in Liberal Arts with the appropriate courses listed on the B.A./B.S. Art Studio Transfer Guide. Please note that the Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degree is not an approved transfer degree.
- If you're interested in the B.F.A. in Art, you should consider transferring after one year (see Transfer Pathways information above). Students must submit a portfolio of their work in order to be considered for admission to the B.F.A. See the department's website for review dates and more information on the portfolio.
- Students seeking teacher licensure in art should refer to the Art Education Licensure website, read about admission to the College of Education, and use the links below to learn more about the program.
- Not sure if the degree you're pursing is transferable? Learn about transferable degrees
- JMU Next Transfer Advisors are available to assist you in selecting courses and planning to transfer to JMU.
