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North Carolina Community College Transfer Guide for the Department of Art and Art History

Foreign Language proficiency through UNC Charlotte’s 1202 level is required for the BA Art History, the BA Art, and the BFA Concentration in Art Education; proficiency through the 1201 level is required for all other concentrations under the BFA in Art and the BFA in Graphic Design. Majors Offered: Art (studio) Graphic Design Art History Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts in Art (BA) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a Concentration in _____ (BFA)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (BFA) Bachelor of Arts in Art History (BA) Concentrations Offered Within BFA: Art Education (for K-12 teacher licensure), 3-D Interdisciplinary Studies (Ceramics, Fibers,

Sculpture), Digital Media, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Print Media Students seeking admission to the Department of Art and Art History for studio art and graphic design programs (not Art History) must first be admitted to UNC Charlotte and then must submit a portfolio in early spring and be accepted into the art or graphic design major before beginning any studio art courses in the fall. Yearly portfolio application deadlines will be listed on Undergraduate Admissions and Department of Art and Art History webpages (http://coaa.uncc.edu/academics/department-of-art-art-history/admissions). Admitted students interested in the BFA in Art will take specific concentration-related coursework in their first semesters enrolled at UNC Charlotte, and then apply with a second portfolio to the BFA concentration. Students interested in pursuing a BFA in Art or the BFA in Graphic Design should note that BFA programs typically take 5-7 semesters to complete from time of entry in the major at UNC Charlotte due to pre-requisite and sequencing. Suggested Coursework at NC Community Colleges:

Required for ALL students, regardless of degree or concentration: ART 114 Art History I ART 115 Art History II ART 121 Design I/Two-Dimensional Design ART 122 Design II/Three-Dimensional Design ART 131 Drawing I ART 171 Digital Design I [Foreign Language] 111 & 112* * Foreign Language proficiency through the NCCC 112 level is required for the BA Art History, the BA Art, and the BFA Concentration in Art Education; proficiency through the 111 level is required for all other concentrations under the BFA Art and BFA in Graphic Design

Required for SOME degree choices—check with academic advisor regarding your intended degree. ART 116 Survey of American Art ART 117 Non-Western Art History ART 132 Drawing II ART 135 Figure Drawing I ART 235 Figure Drawing II ART 240 Painting I ART 245 Metals I ART 262 Photography II ART 264 Digital Photography I ART 265 Digital Photography II ART 267 Videography II ART 276 Interactive Media Design ART 281 Sculpture I ART 283, 284, 285, 286 Ceramics I, II, III, IV

Please note that art courses other than the ones listed above may transfer in to the University as ARTS Elective credit but will not fulfill any specific major requirements.

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North Carolina Community College Transfer Guide for the

BFA in Art with a Concentration in Art Education

For admissions process, portfolio requirements, and suggested community college coursework, see p. 1.

Art Education Testing Requirements Passing scores on Praxis Core (or a qualified exemption) are required for all licensure programs at UNC Charlotte. Students may be admitted to UNC Charlotte without Praxis Core, but must pass this test to progress to upper-level coursework.

Pass Praxis Core (www.ets.org) with an overall score of 468 or earn individual passing scores on Praxis Core Reading - 156, Writing - 162, and Math - 150

-OR-

Qualify for an exemption with one of the following: • A combined SAT EBRW and Math of 1170 - exempts you from Praxis Core • An ACT composite of 24 - exempts you from Praxis Core • An SAT Math of 570 or ACT Math of 24 - exempts you from Praxis Core Math • An SAT Reading of 600 or ACT English of 24 - exempts you from Praxis Core Reading

& Writing

Contact Info

For further questions, please contact H. Tesh Ramey, UNC Charlotte Arts Education Specialist via email (hramey@uncc.edu) or phone (704.687.8182).

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North Carolina Community College Transfer Guide School of Architecture (SoA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture is the Pre-Professional, 4-year undergraduate degree in Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The Pre-Professional Degree Program leads to the Professional Degree in the Master of Architecture [4+1.5] or [4+2]. The Professional Degree is required for licensure (www.ncarb.org).

1st Degree/Pre-Professional: Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

2nd Degree/Professional: Master of Architecture 1½-year, Required B.A. in Architecture from UNC Charlotte

2-year, Required B.A. or B.S. in Architecture from NAAB-Accredited Institution Master of Architecture

3½-year, Required Bachelor’s Degree in Other Discipline (Art, Business, Engineering, etc.) Preparing to Study Architecture

There are several courses that are required for the Bachelor of Arts in Architecture degree that can be transferred to UNC Charlotte, such as Pre-Calculus, Intro to Physics & Lab, and Foreign Language (These courses are not prerequisites to apply to the School of Architecture). Art or design-related courses are beneficial for students to improve their creative skills and portfolio. The SoA will not accept transfer credit for architecture courses taken at non NAAB-Accredited Institutions.

Transfer Credit NCCC Courses* UNC Charlotte Equivalency General Education Requirements Pre-Calculus or Higher MATH MAT 172 MATH 1103 Intro to Physics & Lab PHY 151 + 151A PHYS 1101 & 1101L Foreign Language Level I & II** XXX 111 + xxx 112 Foreign Language 1201 & 1202 Art/Design Related Courses*** Drawing Two-Dimensional Design

Three-Dimensional Design Other Creative Courses

ART 131 ART 121 ART 122 ART xxx

ARTB 1201 ARTB 1201 ARTB 1202 ARTS 0001

* Reference Credit Transfer Advisor in the Transfer Student Section at http://admissions.uncc.edu. ** Exempt if completed three years in high school or as determined by placement test. *** ARC Courses will not transfer, whereas ART Courses will transfer as general elective credit.

Admission to the SoA

Students must apply for admission to the School of Architecture in addition to applying to UNC Charlotte. Details about the admissions process can be found online at https://coaa.uncc.edu/architecture/admissions/undergraduate. . We encourage students to apply before the first deadline, as priority is given to early applicants. Details about the SoA Admissions Process and Degree Programs can be found online at http://soa.uncc.edu. Questions regarding the SoA can be directed to Meredith Klauss, Architecture Academic Advisor, mklauss@uncc.edu, 704-687-0102.

unc charlotte

school of architecture (soa)Office Storrs 105 | 704 687 0101 Academic Advisor » Meredith Klauss // mklauss@uncc.edu // 704 687 0102

Associate Director » Emily Makas // emakas@uncc.edu

Admissions Process» Admission to UNC Charlotte. Select “Architecture” as intended major.» Additional SoA admissions (application & portfolio) – due NOV – JAN

» Visit SoA admissions webpage» Current UNC Charlotte students are encouraged to apply» Fall only start for SoA coursework

college of arts + architecture

department of art & art History Office Rowe 173 | 704 687 0200 Academic Advisors » Megan Garner, Art & Art History // mgarne23@uncc.edu // 704 687 0202» Tesh Ramey, Art Education // hramey@uncc.edu // 704 687 8182

Student Services Coordinator » Liz Schley // eschley@uncc.edu // 704 687 0201 // Rowe 173

Admissions Process» Admission to UNC Charlotte. Select “Art,” “Art Education,” or "Graphic

Design" as intended major.» Art & Graphic Design admissions require an additional application &

portfolio – due MAR 1» Visit Art admissions webpage.» Current UNC Charlotte students are encouraged to apply» Fall only start for Art coursework

» Art History is an open major (no portfolio required)» Change of majors - contact Art & Art History Academic Advisor

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ADDITIONAL CONTACTSElena Payne-Wiens, Assistant Dean for Advising & Assessment epaynewi@uncc.edu // 704 687 0876 // Storrs 101E

Dr. Lee Gray, Senior Associate Dean 704 687 0100 (CoA+A Front Office, Storrs 101)

department of danceOffice Robinson 360 | 704 687 0225Academic Advisors » Hannah Harrell, Performing Arts // hbharrel@uncc.edu // 704 687 0472» Tesh Ramey, Dance Education // hramey@uncc.edu // 704 687 8182

Admissions Process» Admission to UNC Charlotte. Select “Dance” or “Dance Ed” as major» Dance is an open major. Any admitted student can declare» Interested students are encouraged to attend an Open House event» Change of majors - contact Academic Advisor for Performing Arts or

Dance Education

department of MusicOffice Robinson 340 | 704 687 0262Academic Advisors » Hannah Harrell, Performing Arts // hbharrel@uncc.edu // 704 687 0472» Tesh Ramey, Music Education // hramey@uncc.edu // 704 687 8182

Admissions Process» Admission to UNC Charlotte. Select “Music” or “Music Ed” as major» Students are required to audition to become a Music major or minor

» Auditions are held throughout the year» Students can start in the fall or spring» Visit the Music admissions webpage for more information» Change of majors - must audition

department of TheatreOffice Robinson 363 | 704 687 0229Academic Advisors » Hannah Harrell, Performing Arts // hbharrel@uncc.edu // 704 687 0472» Tesh Ramey, Theatre Education // hramey@uncc.edu // 704 687 8182

Admissions Process» Admission to UNC Charlotte. Select “Theatre” or “Theatre Ed” as major» Theatre is an open major. Any admitted student can declare» Visit the Theatre admissions webpage for more information» Change of majors - contact Academic Advisor for Performing Arts or

Theatre Education

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music.uncc.edu

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