General Information
Degree-specific transfer information
Transfer Credit - Articulated
Transfer equivalencies with other Utah institutions
Transfer Credit - Non-Articulated
Transfer credit for non-articulated courses from other institutions
General Transfer Information
The Department or Art & Art History degrees are structured to treat the material in greater depth as one progresses from first-year through fourth-year courses.
If you have taken courses at a previous (regionally accredited) institution, you can ask the Department of Art & Art History to evaluate those courses to fulfill major requirements. The CFA Academic Advisors are available to meet with you to discuss the process of the Department of Art & Art History evaluating your previous courses. Make an appointment with a CFA Academic Advisor at createsuccess.utah.edu.
The following information explains the degrees offered by the Department of Art & Art History.
BA in Art History
Students begin with ARTH 2500: Introduction to Art History, and then go on to a range of upper-division coursework in the specialization of their choice. Potential art history majors will often get credit only for the Introduction class and will be expected to complete the rest of the major here.
Non-articulated courses can be reviewed for curriculum exception by completing the Curriculum Exception form and submitting to info@art.utah.edu and cc: advisor@finearts.utah.edu.
BFA in Studio Art
The course of study in studio art is designed as professional education for those who wish to become practicing artists and/or educators. It also prepares students for advanced training at the graduate level. Students working towards a BFA in Art or a BFA in Art Teaching will elect to enter one of the emphasis areas for specialization during their second semester:
Ceramics, Illustration, Painting & Drawing, Photography & Digial Imaging, Printmaking, Sculpture Intermedia
If you have taken non-articulated courses that you think may be equivalent to any of the First Year Foundations courses or others in your emphasis, please submit the appropriate documentation outlined here.
BFA in Art Teaching
BFA in Art Teaching students must take the First Year Foundations Program which consists of 21 credit hours (including ARTH 2500: Introduction to Art History). This degree combines coursework from the Department of Art and Art History and the College of Education. For more information, please see the Art Teaching page.
If you have taken non-articulated courses that you think may be equivalent to any of the First Year Foundations courses or others in the program, please submit the appropriate documentation outlined here.
BFA in Graphic Design
All Graphic Design BFA students must take the First Year Foundations Program within their first three semesters. To advance to the second-year level of the program, First-year Graphic Design majors must meet minimum grades and apply by portfolio. Second-year Graphic Design majors must pass Second-year Review to advance to the Third-year level of the program. Please see the Graphic Design BFA program page for more information about degree requirements and specifics on advancement policies.
If you have taken non-articulated courses that you think may be equivalent to any of the First Year Foundations courses or others in the program, please submit the appropriate documentation outlined here.
Transfer Credit - Articulated
The Department of Art & Art History has articulation agreements with the following Utah institutions. If you have received credit in any of the courses listed below, you will automatically receive transfer credit for the corresponding University of Utah course. In order for your transfer courses to satisfy your Art & Art History major requirements, you must receive C- or better (unless otherwise noted).
If you are seeking transfer credit for courses not listed here, or from another institution, see Transfer Credit - Non-Articulated.
USHE Course | Credit | U of U Course - Transfer Equivalency | Credit | ||
ART 1010 | Intro to the Visual Arts | 3 | ART 1010 | Intro to the Visual Arts | 3 |
ART 1020 | NM Basic Drawing | 3 | ART 1020 | NM Basic Drawing | 3 |
ART 1050 | NM Darkroom Photography | 3 | ART 1050 | NM Darkroom Photography | 3 |
ART 1110 | Foundation I Drawing | 3 | ART 2205 | Mapping | 2 |
ART 1120 | Design | ART 2206 | Matrix | 2 | |
ART 1130 | 3D | 3 | ART 2202* | Construct | 2 |
ART 1140 | 4D | 3 | ART 2201 | Action | 2 |
ART 2110 | Foundations 2 | 3 | ART 2204 | Illusion | 2 |
ARTH 2500 | Intro to the History of Art and Visual Culture | 3 | ARTH 2500 | Intro to the History of Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
Snow College Course | Credit | U of U Course - Transfer Equivalency | Credit | ||
ART 1100 | Visual Culture | 3 | ART 2400 | Intro to Visual Language | 3 |
ART 1110 | Drawing I | 3 | ART 2205 | Mapping | 2 |
ART 1120 | 2D Surfaces | 3 | ART 2206 | Matrix | 2 |
ART 1140 | 4D Time | 3 | ART 2201 | Action | 2 |
ART 1130 | 3D Space | 3 | ART 2202*** | Construct | 2 |
ART 1150 | Photo I | 3 | ART 2207 | Seeing | 2 |
ART 1600 | Jewelry Making/Small Metals I | 3 | ART 3440 | Small Metals | 3 |
ART 2110 | Experimental Drawing | 3 | ART 2204 | Illusion | 2 |
ART 2510 or 2520 | Photo: Portraits & Selfies
or Photo: Landscape & Place |
3 | ART 2715 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
ART 2230 | Printmaking - Relief | 3 | ART 2203 | Evidence | 2 |
ART 2240 | Printmaking - Intaglio | 3 | ART 2XXX | Art Elective | 3 |
ART 2300 | Introduction to Painting | 3 | ART 3110* | Painting I | 3 |
ART 2600 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3 | ART 3400 | Metal Sculpture & Art Welding | 3 |
ART 2650 | Ceramic Sculpture | 3 | ART 2208 | Touch | 2 |
ART 2690 | Figure Sculpture | 3 | ART 3420 | Figure Sculpture I | 3 |
ART 2710** | Art History Survey I | 3 | ARTH 2500 | Intro. to Art History | 3 |
ART 3100 | Figure Drawing | 3 | ART 4120 | Life Drawing | 3 |
* These course are not articulated but the Department of Art & Art History accepts these as pre-approved substitutions. Students must meet with a CFA Academic Advisor who can make sure these courses fulfill major requirements on your degree audit. The University of Utah is in the process of changing these courses from upper division 3xxx-4xxx level course numbers to 1xxx-2xxx level courses. While this is in process, University of Utah will use the table above to create course substitutions on students’ records. Substitutions will satisfy major requirements but will not grant upper-division hours.
**If students take both ARTH 2710 and ARTH 2720, ARTH 2710 will articulate with ARTH 2500 and ARTH 2720 will be granted elective credit.
***Requires Completion of Department of Art & Art History Woodshop Safety Training
SLCC Course | Credit | U of U Course - Transfer Equivalency | Credit | ||
ART 1070 | Creative Printmaking | 3 | ART 2203 | Evidence | 2 |
ART 1260 | Figure Drawing | 3 | ART 3120* | Figure Structure | 3 |
ART 1310 | Photography 1 | 3 | ART 2207 | Seeing | 2 |
ART 1320 | Photographic Vision | 3 | ART 2710 | Photo Studies 1 | 3 |
ART 1340 | Photographic Light I | 3 | ART 3730* | Photographic Studio | 3 |
ART 1375 | Photographing Diversity | 3 | ART 1XXX | Elective Credit | 3 |
ART 1380 | Photography 2 | 3 | ART 2720 | Photo Studies 2 | 3 |
ART 2010 | History of Graphic Design | 3 | DESGR 2600 | History of Graphic Design | 3 |
ART 2300 | Alternative Photography | 3 | ART 3760* | Alternative Photo I | 3 |
ART 2310 | Photographic Light 2 | 3 | ART 2XXX | Elective Credit | 3 |
ART 2320 | Documentary Photography | 3 | ART 2XXX | Elective Credit | 3 |
ART 2330 | Photography: A Cultural History | 3 | ARTH 3600* | History of Photography | 3 |
ART 2340 | Photoshop for Photographers | 3 | ART 3740* | Digital Darkroom | 3 |
ART 2350 | Photographing People/Portrait | 3 | ART 2XXX | Elective Credit | 3 |
ART 2370 | Photography Business Practices | 3 | ART 2XXX | Elective Credit | 3 |
ART 2375 | Photo Portfolio Development | 2 | ART 2740 | Digital Imaging for Visual Artists | 3 |
ART 2380 | Adv. Studies in Photography | 3 | ART 2XXX | Elective Credit for BFA | 3 |
ART 2470 | Digital Video Production | 2 | ART 2201 | Action | 2 |
ART 2480 | Digital Painting | 2 | ART 3135* | Digital Drawing | 3 |
ART 2520 | Advanced Drawing | 2 | ART 3130* | Drawing I | 3 |
ART 2540 | Advanced Oil Painting | 3 | ART 3110* | Beginning Painting | 3 |
ART 2910 | Photo Field Trip Wksp | 3 | ART 2XXX | Elective Credit | 3 |
ART 2970 | Special Topics | v | ART 2XXX | Elective Credit | 3 |
ART 2990 | Adv. Independent Studies | v | ART 2XXX | Elective Credit | 3 |
ARTH 2710 | Art History- Pre to Renaissance | 3 | ARTH 2500 | Intro. to Art History | 3 |
The University of Utah is in the process of changing these courses from upper division 3xxx-4xxx level course numbers to 1xxx-2xxx level courses. While this is in process, University of Utah will use the table above to create course substitutions on students’ records. Substitutions will satisfy major requirements but will not grant upper-division hours.
SLCC Course | Min. Grade | |
ART 1070 | Creative Printmaking (FA) | C+ |
ART 1110 | Foundation I | C+ |
ART 1120 | Design | C+ |
ART 1135 | Printing Fundamentals | C+ |
ART 1200 | InDesign Software | C+ |
ART 1230 | Typography & Layout | C+ |
ART 1280 | Photoshop Software | C+ |
ART 2200 | Advanced InDesign Software | C+ |
ART 2230 | Advanced Typography & Layout | C+ |
ART 2240 | Package Design | C+ |
ART 2412 | Illustrator Software | C+ |
ARTH 2720 | Art History Ren/Contemp (HU) | C+ |
- DESGR 2600 History of Graphic Design
- One of the following…
- ART 2740 Digital Imaging for Visual Artists
- ART 3130 Drawing I
- ART 3120 Figure Structure
- ART 3135 Digital Drawing
- ART 3180 Drawing Installation
Students who successfully complete Salt Lake Community College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Visual Art & Design-Photography Emphasis and all transfer General Education requirements per the General Education Certificate of Completion degree requirements with the following courses and grades are guaranteed Third-year status in the Photography & Digital Imaging Emphasis BFA Studio program. The U of U Photography & Digital imaging BFA program requires all students receive a “C” or higher in all emphasis required coursework with a minimum C- or higher in all other course work to satisfy degree requirements.
SLCC Course | Min. Grade | |
ART 2470 | Digital Video Production | C |
ART 1130 | 3D | C |
ART 1070 | Creative Printmaking | C |
ART 2110 | Foundations 2 | C |
ART 1110 | Foundations 1 Drawing | C |
ART 1120 | Design | C |
ART 1310 | Photography 1 | C |
ART 1320 | Photographic Vision | C |
ART 1340 | Photographic Light 1 | C |
ART 1380 | Photography 2 | C |
ART 2300 | Alternative Photography | C |
ART 2310 | Photographic Light 2 | C |
ART 2320 or 2970 | Documentary B&W Analog Photo (new) or Special Topics B&W Analog Photo (old) |
C |
ART 2330 | Photography: A Cultural History | C |
ART 2340 | Photoshop for Photographers | C |
ART 2350 | Photographing People/Portrait | C |
ART 2370 | Photography Business Practice | C |
ART 2375 | Photo Portfolio Development | C |
ART 2380 | Adv. Studies in Photography | C |
ART 2910 | Photo Field Trip Workshop | C |
ART 2970 | Special Topics | C |
ART 2990 | Adv. Independent Studies | C |
ARTH 2710 | Art History - Pre to Renaissance | C |
Once students have applied and been admitted to the University of Utah, students who complete the VAD- Photography Emphasis AAS and General Education requirements at SLCC will enter the Photography & Digital Imaging Emphasis BFA Program at junior-level status. Students must complete the following course at the University of Utah:
Gen Ed Transition Complete at SLCC or at UU | |
SLCC | |
Life Sciences (LS) | C- |
Social Sciences (SS) | C- |
Physical Sciences (PS) | C- |
American Institutions (AI) | C- |
International & Global | C- |
Lifelong Wellness (LW) Complete SLCC Gen-Ed Certificate |
C- |
OR | |
UU Gen Ed | |
Life & Physical Sciences (SF)- 2 courses | C- |
Social & Behavioral Sciences (BF)- 2 courses | C- |
American Institutions (AI) | C- |
UU Studio Program | |
Studio Foundation Courses | C- |
ARTH 3600 History of Photography | C- |
ART 4725 Contemporary Photo Projects | C- |
Upper Division Communication & Writing (CW) | C- |
Any College Course required for BFA | C- |
ART 3755 Studio as Conceptual Practice | C- |
ARTH Art History Course (3000-4999) | C- |
ART Elective Course required for BFA | C- |
ART Elective Course required for BFA | C- |
Upper Division International (IR) Apply for BFA Thesis |
C- |
ART 4740 Digital Darkroom | C- |
ART Elective Course required for BFA | C- |
ART Elective Course required for BFA | C- |
Any College Course required for BFA | C- |
ART 4750 Photo Capstone (Thesis) | C- |
ART Elective Course required for BFA | C- |
Any College Course required for BFA | C- |
Transfer Credit - Non-Articulated
The Department of Art & Art History makes every effort to accept as many transfer credits as possible, the content of courses varies greatly from school to school, and degree programs are organized differently. In our department, your petition for transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis.
Transfer students may request to receive credit for courses taken at other institutions that count toward their Department of Art & Art History BFA or BA degree requirements. For studio courses, a portfolio must be submitted. Requests for transfer credit are reviewed on a rolling basis. (See Timeline info below).
Please see Transfer Credit - Articulated for information about course articulations with other Utah institutions.
Transfer Credit Request Process for NON-STUDIO courses
- Meet with a CFA advisor.
- Submit Curriculum Exception form and submit to info@art.utah.edu and cc: advisor@finearts.utah.edu
Transfer Credit Request for STUDIO courses
The portfolio review process for studio courses is fully online, through Box.com, a secure file sharing and collaboration software.
- Meet with a CFA advisor.
- Complete a Curriculum Exception form and submit to info@art.utah.edu and cc: advisor@finearts.utah.edu
- Submit a portfolio according the Instructions below.
- Faculty will comment on the portfolio review form with any approved substitutions. The Art & Art History office will notify you of the outcome of the portfolio review, and a CFA academic advisor will fix your degree audit with any approved substitutions.
Portfolio Instructions for Studio Art BFA and Art Teaching BFA
Using the submission box below, upload a zipped folder of the following:
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- a completed Transfer Student Portfolio Form
- official or unofficial transcripts with your name clearly visible
- 10–15 high-quality images of your work from each of the courses for which you have requested an exception.
- an image index with the following information: your name, course title, assignment title and/or short assignment description
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This file should be titled with your first and last name.
Portfolio Instructions for Graphic Design BFA
Using the submission box below, upload a zipped folder of the following:
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- a completed Transfer Student Portfolio Form
- official or unofficial transcripts with your name clearly visible, and with requested transfer courses highlighted
- a syllabus for each course
- 8–10 high-quality images of your work from each course
- an image index with the following information: your name, file name (or page number if single PDF), course title, assignment title and/or short assignment description
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This file should be titled with your first and last name.
Submit your zipped file below
Timeline
Students can expect to hear back within 30 calendar days after submitting the required documentation. If you have not heard back within this timeframe, please contact the department manager at info@art.edu or 801-581-8677; or the appropriate area head/program director:
First Year Foundations: Paul Stout paul.stout@utah.edu
Art History: Lela Graybill lela.graybill@utah.edu
Art Teaching: Beth Krensky beth.krensky@utah.edu
ARTX: Paul Stout paul.stout@utah.edu
Book Arts: Marnie Powers-Torrey marnie.torrey@utah.edu
Ceramics: Brian Snapp b.snapp@utah.edu
Graphic Design: Carol Sogard c.sogard@utah.edu
Illustration: Michael Hirshon m.hirshon@utah.edu
Painting and Drawing: John O’Connell j.oconnell@utah.edu
Photography & Digital Imaging: Ed Bateman e.bateman@utah.edu
Printmaking: Justin Diggle justin.diggle@utah.edu
Sculpture/Intermedia: Wendy Wischer wendy.wischer@utah.edu
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