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Transfer Planning for Graphic Design and Digital Media

Transfer Planning for Graphic Design and Digital Media, 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 current college

Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I

________ (GE required)

Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II

________ (GE required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP): ATS 241 Typography

________ (GE & major required)

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

________ (GE required)

Mathematics (GEMA):

________ (GE required)

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

________ (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU):

_________________

Social Sciences (GESS):

_________________

The Arts (GEAR): ATS 101 Drawing I

________ (major required)

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

_________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

_________________

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

_______ Level I (required for B.A.)

_______ Level II (required for B.A.)

_______ Level III (required for B.A.)

_______ Level IV (required for B.A.)

Additional Major Requirements (18 credits)

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

ATS 102 Design I

_________________

ATS 103 Painting I OR ATS 104 Ceramics I OR ATS 106 Sculpture I OR ATS 108 Fibers I

_________________

ATS 114 Photography I

_________________

ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World

_________________

ATH 122 Art in the Modern World

_________________

ATS 240 Graphic Design I

_________________

*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 applications should apply by November 1.
  • After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.