NSU Fine Arts and Graphic Design BA Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and Graphic Design
Catalog Year 2025-2027
Based on VCCS Curriculum for VISUAL ARTS
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Community College Course |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1-2 |
SEM 101, SEM 102, SEM 201 |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
ENG 101 |
College Comp I |
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ENG 112 or 113 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
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ART 101 or 102 |
3 |
FIA 270 or FIA 271 |
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Any UCGS Humanities or Literature |
3 |
General Education |
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Any UCGS Social & Behavioral Science |
3 |
General Education |
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Any UCGS History |
3 |
HIS 100 Level |
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Any UCGS Natural Sciences |
4 |
BIO 100 and BIO 100 LAB |
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Any UCGS Math |
3-5 |
Gen Ed Math |
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Any UCGS transfer course |
3-4 |
ENG 285 |
CST 100 or CST 110 recommended |
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Any UCGS transfer course |
3-4 |
CSC 150 |
ITE 152 recommended |
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ART 121 |
3 |
FIA 120 |
Foundations of Drawing |
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ART 131 |
3 |
FIA 114 |
Two Dimensional Design |
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ART 132 |
3 |
FIA 240 |
Three Dimensional Design |
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ART 200 or 215 |
3 |
FIA 110 or FIA 470 |
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Select two courses |
6 |
FIA 220, FIA 234, FIA 140, or FIA 240 |
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Additional courses |
6-12 |
Gen. Ed. Elective, Cultural Elective, Foreign Lang. |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60-62 |
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Complete at Norfolk State University |
Credits |
Notes |
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PED 100 and HED 100 |
3 |
Students may take at VCCS if possible |
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HUM 211 |
3 |
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Cultural elective courses |
3 |
HIS 335, HIS 336, HIS 370, HIS 377, POS 315, ENG 383 |
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FIA 295 |
1 |
Sophomore/Junior Review |
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FIA 221 |
3 |
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FIA 271 |
3 |
If not taken at VCCS |
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FIA 370 |
3 |
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FIA 314 |
3 |
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SOC 101 |
3 |
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FIA 470 |
3 |
If not taken at VCCS |
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FIA 434 |
3 |
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FIA 491 |
3 |
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FIA 420 |
3 |
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FIA 462 |
3 |
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FIA 495 |
2 |
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Free Electives/Gen. Ed. Electives |
18 |
A non-art minor can be established |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
60-61 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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Earn a transfer associate degree based on the Visual Arts curriculum.
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Earn a minimum of 2.0 GPA.
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A maximum of 63 credits will transfer.
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No letter of intent is required.
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: https://www.nsu.edu/transfer
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Admission Application: By May 1
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FAFSA: By October 1 at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Students are required to complete a sophomore and senior portfolio development course.
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Create a schedule for all required courses.
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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A grade of C or higher is required for all Fine Art courses.
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This is a professional degree program which requires specific skills prior to enrollment.
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Students must complete a sophomore and senior portfolio review process and an art exhibition.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Transfer Associate Degree Completion: Satisfies all lower-division general education requirements.
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Credit for Prior Learning: All course credits awarded will transfer.
Is This College Right For Me?
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NSU has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a Top 20 HBCU.
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On-campus housing is available.
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NSU is a military-friendly institution.
Did You Know That…
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Completing your Associate transfer degree satisfies all lower division general education requirements.
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Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits may have exhausted your financial aid.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Fine arts students can secure employment as graphic designer, book illustrator, cartoonist, news photographer, fashion designer, fabric designer, art writer, web designer, game designer, and many more. Explore possible careers at www.TransferVirginia.org
Program Successes & Highlights
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The department has top-of-the-line, industry-standard equipment.
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Graduates run their own graphic design firms, are successful fashion designers, and Emmy-nominated makeup artists.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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NSU accepts close to 90 percent of students.
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Average GPA is 2.9.
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Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org.
Do More With Your Degree!
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Students may select a minor in other areas.
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The department offers an M.F.A. in Visual Studies.
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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Students are required to complete a sophomore and senior portfolio development course.
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FIA 495 must be completed during the last semester.