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SUNY Broome Transfer Planning for GDDM

SUNY Broome Transfer Planning for Graphic Design and Digital Media (GDDM), B.A.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at SUNY Broome

Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I

ENG 110 (required GE)

Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II

ENG 111 (required GE)

Communication – Presentation (GECP): ATS 241 Typography

No equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):

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Mathematics (GEMA):

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Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):

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Humanities (GEHU):

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Social Sciences (GESS):

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The Arts (GEAR): ATS 101 Drawing I

ART 115 (major required)

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)

_______ 101 (required for GE & B.A.)
_______ 102 (required for B.A.)
_______ 201 (required for B.A.)
_______ 202 (required for B.A.)

Additional Major Requirements (21 credits)

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at SUNY Broome

ATS 102 Design I

ART 105

ATS 103 Painting I or ATS 104 Ceramics I or ATS 108 Fibers I

ART 116 OR 130

ATS 106 Sculpture I

ART 106 OR 120

ATS 114 Photography I

ART/COM 112

ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World

ART 102

ATH 122 Art in the Modern World

ART 103

ATH 357 Modern Art (elective)

ART 110

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Graphic Design and Digital Media

School of Arts and Sciences

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

  • To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
  • Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
  • If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Graphic Design and Digital Media

You’ll start with a critical core of studio foundations and art history while also getting in-depth exposure to the changing area of new media as you study graphic design and digital media.

Work directly with digital video, digital photography and audio and multimedia production in technology laboratory settings.

Career Potential

  • Graphic designer
  • Digital image creator
  • Web page designer
  • Advertising artist
  • Animator

What Will I Learn?

  • Graphic design
  • Two-dimensional design
  • Printmaking
  • Digital art
  • Typography
  • Photography
  • Drawing

Applying to Cortland

  • SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
  • Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applicants should apply by November 1.
  • After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.