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.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
________ (GE required) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
________ (GE required) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): ATS 241 Typography |
________ (GE & major required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
________ (GE required) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): |
________ (GE required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.): |
________ (GE required) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
_________________ |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
_________________ |
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The Arts (GEAR): ATS 101 Drawing I |
________ (major required) |
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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) |
_______ Level I (required for B.A.) _______ Level II (required for B.A.) _______ Level III (required for B.A.) _______ Level IV (required for B.A.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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ATS 102 Design I |
_________________ |
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ATS 103 Painting I OR ATS 104 Ceramics I OR ATS 106 Sculpture I OR ATS 108 Fibers I |
_________________ |
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ATS 114 Photography I |
_________________ |
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ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World |
_________________ |
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ATH 122 Art in the Modern World |
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ATS 240 Graphic Design I |
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*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.