Otis College has Articulation Agreements and Transfer Guides with various community colleges. Articulation agreements are contracts detailing how credits transfer between the schools, while Transfer Guides have been developed by Otis College to help students identify transferable credits. If your school is not listed, contact us at admissions@otis.edu for a credit evaluation based on your unofficial transcript. When you’re ready, you can begin your application here. Admission and credit approval are contingent on a completed application and a successful art/design portfolio. Learn more about portfolio requirements here.
*Note: Several Transfer Guides listed here are in the process of becoming official articulation agreements.
Download Alamo Colleges District Transfer Guide
Memorandum of Understanding
Introduction
The Colleges of the Alamo Colleges District - Northeast Lakeview College (NLC), Northwest Vista College (NVC), Palo Alto College (PAC), St. Philip's College (SPC) and San Antonio College (SAC) hereafter referred to as the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District wish to partner with transfer institutions interested in ensuring students take the maximum courses possible prior to transfer with all college-level courses earned counting toward their intended field of study or major at the four-year college or university. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formally recognizes that the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District - NLC, NVC, PAC, SPC, and SAC located in San Antonio, Texas and OTIS College of Art and Design are active educational partners, committed to providing greater educational opportunities and services for students transferring between institutions.
NVC, PAC, SPC, and SAC are each accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and School - Commission on Colleges with NLC currently in candidacy status. OTIS College of Art and Design, located in Los Angeles, California is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). This commitment strongly supports the concept of seamless transfer that embraces the principle that transfer students should not be required to repeat courses already successfully completed.
Each institution, furthermore, is dedicated to serving students from all walks of life, regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, or persons who have opposed discrimination or participated in any complaint process on campus or before a government agency.
Purpose
The purpose of this MOU is to formalize a partnership to assist students to achieve both associate and baccalaureate completion. This agreement enables students in the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District who transfer to OTIS College of Art and Design to have the college level credits earned apply, to the greatest extent possible, toward their intended field of study or major, resulting in degree completion and successful employment. Transfer articulation is with all of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District.
Advising Guides
In collaboration with the colleges in _the Ala_mo Colleges District, OTIS College of Art and Design will provide appropriate advising guides to identify all freshman and sophomore level courses required_for spec1f1c baccalaureate degrees. This will ensure maximum transferability of courses with the 1nte t that courses taken at the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District will count toward degree reqwrements Where a plicable, OTIS College of Art and Design will encourage students to complete an A soc1at degree at one of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District before transfer. If the adv1s1ng guide does not meet Associate Degree requirements, both partners agree that the student should transfer and achieve the Associate degree through reverse transfer.
OTIS College of Art and Design will accept a maximum of 63 transfer credits toward a baccalaureate degree. Where advising guides include greater than 60 credit hours, the student is advised to earn the maximum allowable hours before transfer.
OTIS College of Art and Design will notify Alamo Colleges District annually of any changes in degree requirements.
Bridge to Transfer
By the completion of 30 college-level hours, students in the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District will declare the college/university to which they intend to transfer. Upon receiving notice of intent to transfer, OTIS College of Art and Design and the advising/mentoring teams of the colleges will work together to actively engage the student to support successful completion of the advising guide courses and prepare for transfer.
The colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and OTIS College of Art and Design agree to provide direct links between their institutional Web sites indicating the existence of this Agreement. Official lists of advising guides (AA, AAT, AS, and AAS} reviewed by both the faculty of the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District and OTIS College of Art and Design will be made available at both institutions.
Core Curriculum
If any courses are preferred or required for specific baccalaureate degrees, the courses will be indicated as such in the advising guides.
Transfer Admissions Requirements
Upon completion of an advising guide, students at the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District will go through OTIS College of Art and Design's transfer process and therefore must meet all applicable requirements and deadlines pertaining to application for admission, orientation and registration, and payment of tuition and fees. They will abide by the policies and procedures, along with any revisions thereof that apply to all students from that institution. OTIS College of Art and Design will apply the advising guide applicable in the year the student enters a college in the Alamo Colleges District in compliance with Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Part 1, Subchapter B, Rule 4.25.g.
Students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and any additional departmental admission requirements entering under the terms of this agreement are guaranteed admission into the university. Students who have completed the advising guide requirements with the minimum cumulative GPA required for entry into the intended field of study or major plus any other admission requirements will be accepted into the program, subject to capacity availability.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree represents the attainment of depth of technical competency in identified occupational areas. Students transferring an AAS degree to OTIS College of Art and Design will have achieved competency in many areas generally considered to be upper division. However, some courses in the area of general education may still need to be earned. OTIS College of Art and Design will provide advising guides that maximize the AAS course requirements and will bridge the two institutions as the student completes the Advising Guide courses and prepares for transfer.
Provision for Campus Visits/Transfer Fairs
OTIS College of Art and Design will be offered many options designed to recruit students and alumni. Opportunities include but are not limited to: transfer fairs, campus visits, events posting, and university-specific fairs. Information sessions and Advisors will be available on campus by appointment for transfer planning.
Any marketing or advising materials developed by OTIS College of Art and Design will adhere to the terms of this MOU.
Exchange of Data
The colleges of the Alamo Colleges District and OTIS College of Art and Design agree to exchange data and documents as agreed that will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of these transfer arrangements, and promote effective cooperation between the two institutions which will include:
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Number of transfer students in the past academic year
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Total number of student transfers from each of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District
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Credits completed at OTIS College of Art and Design
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Number of stop-outs
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Average GPA
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Average time from admission to completion
Any exchange by the parties of student record information protected by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC§ 12329) and implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 99) shall commit the receiving party to limit the use of such information to the purposes for which the disclosure was made, and to impose such limits on any re-disclosure, and the parties agree to comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory provisions, including, without limitation 34 CFR 99.31, 99.32, 99.33, 99.34 and 99.35.
Limited Trademark License
The undersigned copyright owners Alamo Community College District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas ("Alamo Colleges") and its articulation agreement ("Agreement") counterparty signatory below (collectively, "Parties"), do hereby enter into this Limited Trademark Cross License ("License") to one another under the following terms and conditions.
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Mark Ownership, Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that it has ownership rights in the trade and service marks represented by its logos set forth at its website ("Marks").
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Consideration, This Cross-License is made in consideration of the mutual promises herein, the mutual benefit of the authorized use herein licensed, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
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Grant of Cross-License, The undersigned Parties hereby grant to one another a non exclusive, fully paid, revocable license to use its Marks for the limited purpose publicizing the existence of the Agreement for so long as the Agreement remains in
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No Additional Rights, The Parties acknowledge that each Party shall have no further Interest or rights in the intellectual property of the other Party other than the limited, revocable rights herein granted.
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Choice of Law, Jurisdiction & This Agreement is made and is to be performed in Bexar County, Texas, and will be interpreted and governed by the Constitution and the internal laws of the State of Texas. Non-exclusive jurisdiction and venue of any court action brought directly or indirectly by reason of this agreement shall be in the state and federal courts of competent jurisdiction of Bexar County, Texas.
Longevity of the Agreement
This agreement will commence with the start of the fall semester 2017 and be ongoing unless either party requests an update or termination.
The agreement may be terminated by either institution by submitting written notice of the intent to terminate. The termination notice must be submitted at least one year prior to the start of the date the termination is to become effective.
In the event this agreement is terminated, both parties agree to make every effort to protect individual students who are already part of the program.
This framework of cooperation is agreed to between the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District and OTIS College of Art and Design.
Download Bakersfield College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Bakersfield College courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Bakersfield Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FNDT 100 |
Form and Figure |
3 |
ARTB8 |
Figure Drawing I |
3 |
|
FNDT 101 |
Color and Design |
3 |
ARTB4 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
CAIL 102 |
Contemporary Studio + Creative Action |
3 |
ARTB5 |
Three-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
FNDT 103 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional |
3 |
ARTB2 |
Drawing I |
3 |
|
FNDT 103 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional |
3 |
ARTB3 |
Drawing II |
3 |
|
FNDT 145 |
Studio Elective |
3 |
ARTB9 |
Figure Drawing II |
3 |
|
Total Studio Credits |
18 |
Total Studio Credits |
18 |
||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses below will count towards our first-year Foundation Program studio requirements:
Architecture (ARCH): B11-B33
Art (ART): B2-B27, B40-B47
Industrial Drawing (INDR): B12-B42
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. Bakersfield College Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Bakersfield Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ARTB35 |
Survey of Western Art I |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ARTB36 |
Survey of Western Art II |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGLB1A / B1AL |
Expository Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
CalGETC Area 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A or 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year LAS Credits |
12 |
Total First Year LAS Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable LAS Credits |
24 |
Total Transferrable LAS Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed
in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Cerritos College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Cerritos courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Cerritos College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FNDT 100 |
Form and Figure |
3 |
ART 112 |
Figure Drawing I |
3 |
|
FNDT 101 |
Color and Design |
2 |
ART 120 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
CAIL 102 |
Contemporary Studio + Creative Action |
3 |
ART 121 |
Three-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
FNDT 103 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional |
3 |
ART 110 |
Freehand Drawing |
3 |
|
FNDT 103 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional |
3 |
ART 122 |
Color Theory |
3 |
|
FNDT 145 |
Studio Elective |
3 |
ART 116 |
Beginning Printmaking |
3 |
|
Total Studio Credits |
18 |
Total Studio Credits |
18 |
||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses below will count towards our first-year Foundation Program studio requirements:
Architectural Drafting and Design (ARCH): 111, 121, 122, 123, 212, 213, 221, 222,
223
Art and Design (ART): 110-198, 213-284
Photography (PHOT): 100-122, 200, 230, 232, 235-252
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. Cerritos Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Cerritos College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART 101 |
Art History I: Prehistory to Gothic |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 102 |
Art History II: Renaissance to Rococo |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL 100 |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
CalGETC Area 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A or 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year LAS Credits |
12 |
Total First Year LAS Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable LAS Credits |
24 |
Total Transferrable LAS Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors. **Social Science has a major-specific requirement
for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed
in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Citrus College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Citrus College courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Citrus College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FNDT 100 |
Form and Figure |
3 |
ART 115 |
Figure Drawing I |
3 |
|
FNDT 101 |
Color and Design |
2 |
ART 120 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
CAIL 102 |
Contemporary Studio + Creative Action |
3 |
ART 121 |
Three-Dimensional Design |
3 |
|
FNDT 103 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional |
3 |
ART 111 |
Beginning Drawing |
3 |
|
FNDT 103 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional |
3 |
ART 116 |
Figure Drawing II |
3 |
|
FNDT 145 |
Studio Elective |
3 |
ART 112 |
Intermediate Drawing |
3 |
|
Total Studio Credits |
18 |
Total Studio Credits |
18 |
||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses
below will count towards our first-
year Foundation Studio requirements:
Architecture (ARCH): 102-111, 201, 202
Art (ART): 117, 130-184, 230-268
Drafting Technology (DRAF): 101-291
Game (GAME): 190-193
Photography (PHTO): 101-103, 125, 204, 205, 207, 213
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore
level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal
Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and
Composition, Art History, Social Science,
Natural Science and General Electives. Citrus College Courses that are an ideal match
to Otis College’s first year are highlighted
in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements
and are noted below.
| Table Style | Normal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Citrus College Course Name | Credits |
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART 100A/AH |
Survey of West. Art, Prehistory through the Middle Ages |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 100B/BH |
Survey of West. Art, Renaissance to Contemporary |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL 101/101H |
Reading and Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
CalGETC Area 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A or 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year LAS Credits |
12 |
Total First Year LAS Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable LAS Credits |
24 |
Total Transferrable LAS Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed
in lieu of CalGETC.
Download City College of San Francisco Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 17 credits of art or design studio courses. Students much show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Please note, the admissions portfolio requirement includes at least 5 examples of life drawing from direct observation. City College of San Francisco courses that are an ideal match to Otis College's first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | CCSF Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 180 | Life Drawing I | 3 | ART 132A | Beginning Figure Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 115 | Principals of Design | 2 | ART 125A | Basic Design | 3 |
| FNDT 160 | Drawing & Building Form | 3 | ART 125B | Advanced Design | 3 |
| CAIL 101 | Connections Thru Color & Design | 3 | ART 126 | Color | 3 |
| FNDT 181 OR FNDT 170 |
Life Drawing |
3 | ART 130B | Intermediate Figure Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 192 OR FNDT 161 |
Drawing Studio OR Form and Space |
2 | ART 130A | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 145 | Studio Elective | 1 | ART 125A | 1 elective unit will carryover from ART 125A | |
| Total Studio Credits | 17 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses below will count towards our first-year Foundation Program studio requirements:
Art (ART): 125A-181C
Architecture (ARCH): 20-298, 50, 101-103, 214,218
Fashion (FASH): 15A-17, 25A-27, 29, 358-37, 67-112, 115-120
Interior Design (INTO): 100-124
Photography (PHOT): 51, 60A-93, 101C-1028
Visual Media Design (VMD): 101-105, 111-172
SECTION II: Transferable General Education Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 21 General Education credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 general education credits may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. City College of San Francisco courses that are an ideal match to Otis College's first-year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. (Note: 'Ways of Knowing" does not often have an equivalent and must be taken at Otis College. It is recommended to take the "Sophomore Elective" instead.)
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | CCSF Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 120 |
Introduction to Visual Culture |
3 |
ART 101 |
Western Art H istory |
3 |
|
AHCS 121 |
Birth of the Modern |
3 |
ART 102 |
Western Art H istory |
3 |
|
ENGL 107 |
Writing in the Digital Age |
3 |
ENGLISH 1A |
English Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 114 |
Ways of Knowing |
3 |
Not Transferrable |
|
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective |
3 |
IGETC Area 3 OR 1B OR 1C |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210* |
Social Science |
3 |
IGETC Area 4 |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307** |
Natural Science |
3 |
IGETC Area 5A or 5B |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136*** |
Math for Artists & Designers |
3 |
IGETC AREA 2 |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
21 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
21 |
||
* Social Sciences are not transferrable for Toy Design Majors
** NSCI 307 equivalents (IGETC 5) are not transferable for Otis' Fashion and Product
Design Majors.
*** Only one MA TH course is transferable.
Advanced Placement (AP) Test Scores Accepted for Credit
|
AP Test I |
Score Required |
Otis Course Credit Given |
|---|---|---|
|
Art History |
4 |
Intro to Visual Culture |
|
Biology |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Chemistry |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
English, Language Composition |
4 |
Writing in the Digital Age |
|
English, Literature and Composition |
4 |
LAS Sophomore Elective |
|
Environmental Science |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Government and Politics, US |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Government and Politics, Comparative |
3 |
Social Science |
|
History, European |
3 |
Social Science |
|
History, US |
3 |
Social Science |
|
History, World |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Human Geography |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Macroeconomics |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Mathematics, Calculus AB |
3 |
Math for A&D or Intro to Sym. Logic |
|
Mathematics, Calculus BC |
3 |
Math for A&D or Intro to Sym. Logic |
|
Microeconomics |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Physics, B |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Physics C, Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Physics, Mechanics |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Psychology |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Statistics |
3 |
Math for A&D or Intro to Sym. Logic |
Download Chaffey College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 17 credits of art or design studio courses. Students much show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Please note, the admissions portfolio requirement includes at least 5 examples of life drawing from direct observation. City College of San Francisco courses that are an ideal match to Otis College's first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Chaffey College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 180 | Life Drawing I | 3 | ART 30 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 115 | Principals of Design | 2 | ART 10 | Foundation of Design in Two Dimensions | 3 |
| FNDT 160 | Drawing & Building Form | 3 | ART 12 | Foundation of Design in Three Dimensions | 3 |
| CAIL 101 | Connections Thru Color & Design | 3 | ART 15 | Color Theory | 3 |
| FNDT 181 OR FNDT 170 |
Life Drawing |
3 | ART 32 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 192 OR FNDT 161 |
Drawing Studio OR Form and Space |
2 | ART 14 | Introduction to Drawing | 2 |
| FNDT 145 | Studio Elective | 1 | 1 elective unit will carryover from ART 14 | ||
| Total Studio Credits | 17 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
SECTION II: Transferable General Education Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 21 General Education credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 general education credits may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. Chaffey College courses that are an ideal match to Otis College's first-year are highlighted in bold in the chart below_ (Note: "Ways of Knowing" does not often have an equivalent and must be taken at Otis College. It is recommended to take the "Sophomore Elective" instead.)
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Chaffey College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 120 |
Introduction to Visual Culture |
3 |
ARTH 3 |
Survey of Western Art PreHist. |
3 |
|
AHCS 121 |
Birth of the Modern |
3 |
ARTH 5 |
Survey of Western Art Renais. |
3 |
|
ENGL 107 |
Writing in the Digital Age |
3 |
ENGL 1A |
Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 114 |
Ways of Knowing |
3 |
Not Transferrable |
|
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective |
3 |
IGETC Area 3 OR 1B OR 1C |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210* |
Social Science |
3 |
IGETC Area 4 |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307** |
Natural Science |
3 |
IGETC Area 5A or 5B |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136*** |
Math for Artists & Designers |
3 |
IGETC AREA 2 |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
21 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
21 |
||
* Social Sciences are not transferrable for Toy Design Majors
** NSCI 307 equivalents (IGETC 5) are not transferable for Otis' Fashion and Product
Design Majors.
*** Only one MA TH course is transferable.
Advanced Placement (AP) Test Scores Accepted for Credit
|
AP Test I |
Score Required |
Otis Course Credit Given |
|---|---|---|
|
Art History |
4 |
Intro to Visual Culture |
|
Biology |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Chemistry |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
English, Language Composition |
4 |
Writing in the Digital Age |
|
English, Literature and Composition |
4 |
LAS Sophomore Elective |
|
Environmental Science |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Government and Politics, US |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Government and Politics, Comparative |
3 |
Social Science |
|
History, European |
3 |
Social Science |
|
History, US |
3 |
Social Science |
|
History, World |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Human Geography |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Macroeconomics |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Mathematics, Calculus AB |
3 |
Math for A&D or Intro to Sym. Logic |
|
Mathematics, Calculus BC |
3 |
Math for A&D or Intro to Sym. Logic |
|
Microeconomics |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Physics, B |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Physics C, Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Physics, Mechanics |
3 |
Natural Science |
|
Psychology |
3 |
Social Science |
|
Statistics |
3 |
Math for A&D or Intro to Sym. Logic |
Download College of the Canyons Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. College of the Canyons courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | COTC Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART-225A | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART-140 | Beginning Design: Two-Dimensional Media | 3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART-141 | Beginning Design: Three-Dimensional Media | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART-270 | Color Theory | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART-125A | Fundamentals of Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 145 | Studio Elective | 3 | ART-125B | Intermediate Drawing 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses below will count towards our first-year Foundation Studio requirements:
Architectural Drafting (ARCHT): 084, 110, 120, 160, 190, 200B, 207, 217, 220, 260,
270, 280, 290
Art (ART): 220-282
Graphic and Multimedia Design (GMD): 101, 104, 107, 142, 144, 145, 173, 177, 242
Interior Design (ID): 101B, 102, 104, 110, 111, 113, 117, 190, 207, 211, 217
Media Entertainment Arts (MEA): 106, 109, 118, 131, 135, 190, 218, 231, 232, 233,
234, 235, 261, 265
Photography (PHOTO): 155-195
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. College of the Canyons courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | COTC Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART-110 |
Art History: Paleolithic Through the Middle Ages |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART-111 |
Art History: Renaissance to Modern |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL-101 / -101H |
English Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
CalGETC Area 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
IGETC Area 3 OR 1B OR 1C |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
IGETC Area 4 |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
IGETC Area 5A or 5B |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
IGETC AREA 2 |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Compton College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Compton College courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Compton College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 110 | Drawing Fundamentals I | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 130 | Two-Dimensional Design I | 3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 160 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 210 | Drawing Fundamentals II | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 129 | Fundamentals of Color | 3 |
| FNDT 145 | Studio Elective | 3 | ART 141 | Digital Art Fundamentals 3 | 3 |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses below will count towards our first-year Foundation Studio requirements:
Art (ART): 145, 170, 219, 220, 222, 223, 224, 230
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. Compton College Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Compton College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART 102 |
History of West. Art – Prehistoric |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 103 |
History of West. Art – Proto- |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL 101 / 101H |
Reading and Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
CalGETC Area 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
IGETC Area 3 OR 1B OR 1C |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
IGETC Area 4 |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
IGETC Area 5A or 5B |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
IGETC AREA 2 |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed in lieu of CalGETC.
Download East Los Angeles College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. East LA courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | East LA College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 204 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 501 |
Beginning Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 502 | Beginning Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 202 | Drawing II | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 210 | Carryover from Drawing Fundamentals II | ||
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses
below will count towards our first-year Foundation
Program studio requirements:
Architecture (ARC): 121, 160-162, 164, 165, 170, 172, 173, 201, 202, 221, 261-262,
271-272
Animation (ANIMATN): 212, 216, 217, 218, 219, 221, 225-227, 261, 264, 265, 268
Art (ART): 201-711
Photography (PHOTO): 003-022, 030-051
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. East LA Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | East LA College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ARTHIST 110 |
Survey of Western Art History I |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ARTHIST 120 |
Survey of Western Art History II |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGLISH 101 |
College Reading and Composition I |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A, 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed in lieu of CalGETC.
Download El Camino College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. East LA courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | El Camino College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 110 | Drawing Fundamentals I | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 130 |
Two-Dimensional Design I |
3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 160 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 129 | Fundamentals of Color | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 217 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 141 | Digital Art Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses below will count towards our first-year Foundation Program studio requirements:
Architecture (ARCH): 119, 121, 125, 149, 170–173, 199, 251-253
Art (ART): 131–147, 152-187, 210-290
Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CADD): 5-43
Digital Art & Design Technology (dArt): 101-104
Fashion (FASH): 4-17, 23-26B, 29, 35
Photography (PHOT): 101, 102, 202-204, 223A, 223B, 254, 257
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. East LA Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | El Camino Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART 102A |
History of Western Art - Prehistoric to |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 102B |
History of Western Art - Proto- |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL C1000 |
Academic Reading and Writing |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A, 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed in lieu of CalGETC.
Download LA Harbor Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. East LA courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | LA Harbor College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 501 |
Beginning Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 502 | Beginning Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 204 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 202 | Drawing II | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 633 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses below will count towards our first-year Foundation Program studio requirements:
Architectural Technology (ARC): 121, 160-202, 261-272
Art (ART): 205-312, 503, 633-639, 644-714
Animation (ANIMATN): 212, 218, 221
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. East LA Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | LA Harbor College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART 101 |
Survey of Art History I |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 102 |
Survey of Art History II |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGLISH 101 |
College Reading & Composition I |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A, 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Long Beach City College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. East LA courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Long Beach College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 19 | Life Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 31 | Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 30 | Three Dimensional Design | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 15 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 16 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 32 | Intermediate Design | 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses below will count towards our first-year Foundation Program studio requirements:
Architectural Design (ARCHT): 32-71, 92-93, 230-234
Art (ART): 17, 18, 23-28, 33-39, 50-72, 81
Digital Media Arts (DMA): 1-40
Fashion (FASH): 21, 24-27, 36-39, 45-52, 213, 215, 244, 258
Interior Design (DSGN): 20-31, 50, 51, 53, 54, 60-73
Photography (PHOT): 31-37, 39, 42, 43
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. East LA Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Long Beach Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART 1/1H |
Art & Civilization / Honors |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 2/2H |
Art & Civilization / Honors |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL 1/1H |
Reading & Composition/Honors |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective * |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A, 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Mt. San Antonio College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum
as closely as possible.
However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students
must show a portfolio that demonstrates
they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. MT. SAC courses that are an ideal match
to Otis College’s first-year Foundation
Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Mt. San Antonio College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ARTD 17A | Drawing: Life | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 2 | ARTD 20 |
Design: Two-Dimensional |
3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ARTS 22 | Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| CAIL 101 | Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ARTD 15A | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ARTD 21 | Design: Color and Composition | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 15B | Drawing: Intermediate | 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses
below will count towards our first-
year Foundation Program studio requirements:
Architectural Technology (ARCH): 101-142, 146, 147, 201-247, 280
Art : Animation (ANIM): 100-132, 140-146, 151-210
Art (ART): ARTB 14; ARTC 100-272; ARTS 22-42, 96; ARTD 16, 19A, 23A-75
Fashion Merch. & Design (FASH): 10, 12, 16, 21-25
Interior Design (ID): 12, 20-34, 39-41, 56
Photography (PHOT): 1A-14, 16-24, 30
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. MT. SAC Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Mt. San Antonio College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
AHIS 4/4h |
History of Western Art - Prehistoric |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
AHIS 5/5H |
History of Western Art - Renaissance |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL 1A/1AH |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210 |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307 |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A, 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136 |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed
in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Orange Coast College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. OCC courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Orange Coast College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART A120/H | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 2 | ART A100 |
Color and Design: Two-Dimensional |
3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART A111 | Color and Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| CAIL 101 | Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART A121 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART A125 | Perspective Drawing | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART A135 | Digital Painting | 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses below will count towards our first-year Foundation Studio requirements:
Architectural Technology (ARCH): 2-unit courses – A105, A121, A122, A150, A155, A156,
A157, A158, A160, A162, A163, A171, A172 | 3-unit courses – A205 | 4-unit courses
– A115, A185, A202/H, A203, A215
Art (ART): A116, A118, A122, A124, A126, A127, A128, A129, A130, A131, A132, A133,
A141, A142, A143, A144, A147, A150, A151, A152, A153, A170,
A171, A175, A176, A220, A236, A237, A241, A244, A247, A249, A251, A252, A253, A255,
A263, A269, A270
Digital Media Arts and Design (DMAD): A115, A116, A117, A181, A182, A183, A190, A193,
A200, A203, A263, A280, A281
Fashion (FASH): A150, A175, A180, A183, A255, A256
Interior Design (ID): A105, A130, A170, A175, A200, A215, A260, A265, A290
Photography (PHOT): A120/H, A122, A123, A125, A180, A187, A196, A200, A220, A223,
A225, A280, A282, A283, A287, A288, A289, A290
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. OCC Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Orange Coast College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART A100/H |
History of Western Art – Prehistory through Medieval |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 101/H |
History of Western Art |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL A100 |
Reading and Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210* |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307** |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A, 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136*** |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed
in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Pasadena City College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 17 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Please note, the admissions portfolio requirement includes at least 5 examples of life drawing from direct observation. PCC courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | PCC Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 011A |
Foundation Drawing |
3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 031A |
Color and Composition – 2D Design |
3 |
| FNDT 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 032A | Design – Three Dimensional | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 012A | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Life Drawing |
3 | ART 011B | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 145 | Studio Elective | 3 | DMA 010 |
Digital Art: Design Foundation
|
|
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses
below will count towards our first-year Foundation Program studio requirements:
Architecture (ARCH): 010A, 010B, 012A, 012B, 020A–022B
Art (ART): 011A–018, 020A–052B, 118
Design Media Art (DMA): 010–034, 060–072, 080A–092
Design Technology (DT): DT 008A, 008B, 008C, 101, 114, 118
Fashion (FASH): 001A, 001B, 001C, 005, 108, 109, 110, 111A, 111B, 115, 130
Photography (PHOT): 001–005, 021, 030–033 , 101–104, 130–136
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 21 Liberal Arts and Sciences credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. PCC Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | PCC Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART 001A |
History of Western Art – Prehistory through Medieval |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 001B |
History of Western Art – |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL 001A |
Reading and Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective |
3 |
IGETC Area 3B OR 1B OR 1C |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210* |
Social Science |
3 |
IGETC Area 4 |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307** |
Natural Science |
3 |
IGETC Area 5A or 5B |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136*** |
Math for Artists & Designers |
3 |
IGETC AREA 2 |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
21 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
21 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed
in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Rio Hondo College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible.However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates
they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Rio Hondo courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation
Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Rio Hondo College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 230 | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 2 | ART 120 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 120 | Color and Design: Three-Dimensional | 3 |
| CAIL 101 | Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 130 | Life Drawing 1 | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 124 | Perspective Drawing | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 131 | Freehand Drawing II | 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses
below will count towards our first-
year Foundation Studio requirements:
Architecture (ARCH): 101, 115, 125, 215, 225, 235, 260, 261, ENGT 150, 200
ART (ART): 120-170, 230-260
Animation (ANIM): 101-260
Game Art and Design (GAD): 101-210
Graphic Design (GDSN): 150-179
Photography (PHTO): 110-140
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. OCC Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Rio Hondo College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART 105 or |
Survey of Western Art: Prehistory |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 106 or |
Survey of Western Art: |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL 101 |
College Composition and Research |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210* |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307** |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A, 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136*** |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed
in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Santa Ana College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Santa Ana courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Santa Ana College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 130 | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 110 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 111 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| CAIL 101 | Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 131 | Beginning Life Drawing | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 230 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 195 | Introduction to Digital Media Arts | 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses
below will count towards our first-
year Foundation Studio requirements:
Art (ART): 109, 122, 132A, 132B, 140A, 140B, 141, 143, 148, 150, 151, 152, 153, 155,
156, 157, 159B, 162, 168, 182, 190, 192A, 231, 232, 233, 240, 241,
242, 243, 248, 251, 252, 253, 282, 283, 284, 285, 291, 292
Digital Media (DM): 113, 121A, 121B, 122, 162, 164, 165, 168, 169, 191A, 192A, 193,
195, 196A, 196B, 197A,
Fashion Design Merchandising (FDM): 105A, 105B, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111A, 112, 113,
114, 114C, 114D, 115, 212, 213, 215, 216
Photography (PHOT): 180, 185A, 185B, 196, 197, 292, 294
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. Santa Ana Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Santa Ana College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
Art 101 |
Survey of Western Art History I |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 102 |
Survey of Western Art History II |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL 101/101H |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210* |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307** |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A, 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136*** |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed
in lieu of CalGETC.
Download Santa Monica College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation (FNDT) Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 17 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. Please note, the admissions portfolio requirement includes at least 5 examples of life drawing from direct observation. SMC courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | Santa Ana College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 20A | Drawing I | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 10A |
Design I |
3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 13 | 3D Design | 3 |
| CAIL 101 | Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 20B | Drawing II | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 10B | Design II | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 34A | New Genres | 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses
below will count towards our first-year Foundation Program studio requirements:
Architecture (ARC): 11, 20, 21, 30, 31, 40, 41, 51
Animation (ANIM): 2-4, 10-42, 80, 85
Art (ART): 10–63, 74-75
Computer Information Systems (CIS): 40, 50, 59A-B, 60A-B, 64
Fashion Design (FASHN): 2-3, 6A-7, 9A-11, 13-18
Game Design (GAME): 3, 10, 20, 30
Graphic Design (DESIGN): 11-36, 41-44
Interior Arch. Design (IARC): 15, 20, 30, 40, 55
Photography (PHOTO): 1-5, 21-42, 50, 64, 70-72
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 21 Liberal Arts and Sciences credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. SMC Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | SMC Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
AHIS 1 |
Western Art History I |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
AHIS 2 |
Western Art History II |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL 1 |
Reading & Composition I |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective |
3 |
IGETC Area 3B OR 1B OR 1C |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210* |
Social Science |
3 |
IGETC Area 4 |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307** |
Natural Science |
3 |
IGETC Area 5A or 5B |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136*** |
Math for Artists & Designers |
3 |
IGETC AREA 2 |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
21 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
21 |
||
*Social Sciences are not transferrable for Toy Design Majors.
** Natural Science equivalents (IGETC 5) are not transferable for Otis’ Fashion and
Product Design Majors.
*** Only one MATH course is transferable. A/L/I students must take Trigonometry, Precalculus,
or Geometry w/ sufficient rigor.
****Course must substantially address racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, sexual
orientation, religious, or other types of diversity.Excludes foreign language courses
and performing arts courses. EX. ANTHRO 2, AHIS 15, ENGL 32
Effective as of February, 2020. Based on 2019-20 institution course catalogs and Santa Monica College IGETC 2019-2020.
Download the West Los Angeles College Transfer Guide
SECTION I: Transferable Foundation Studio Courses
Otis College recommends sophomore transfer students match the Foundation Studio Curriculum as closely as possible. However, we generally accept 18 credits of art or design studio courses. Students must show a portfolio that demonstrates they are able to bypass the Foundation Year. West LA courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first-year Foundation Program are listed in the chart below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | West LA College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 204 | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 501 |
Beginning Two-Dimensional Design |
3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 502 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| CAIL 101 | Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 201 | Drawing I | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 202 | Drawing II | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 300 | Introduction to Painting | 3 | |
| Total Studio Credits | 18 | Total Studio Credits | 18 | ||
While we recommend taking the studio classes listed above, any of the following courses
below will count towards our first-
year Foundation Studio requirements:
Art (ART): 201-711
Multimedia (MULTIMD): 320, 350, 400, 805, 807
Photography (PHOTO): 007
SECTION II: Transferable Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Courses
Otis College accepts a total of 24 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credits. For sophomore level transfer, 12 Credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses may include but are not limited to English Literature and Composition, Art History, Social Science, Natural Science and General Electives. West LA Courses that are an ideal match to Otis College’s first year are highlighted in bold in the chart below. Please note some majors have specific LAS requirements and are noted below.
| Course # | Otis College Course Name | Credits | Course # | West LA College Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
Art 101 |
Survey of Art History I |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 102 |
Survey of Art History II |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGLISH 101 |
College Reading and Composition I |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
|
3 |
|
|
LIBS 214 |
LAS Sophomore Elective* |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 1C, 3, 4, 6* |
3 |
|
|
SSCI 210* |
Social Science** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 4** |
3 |
|
|
NSCI 307** |
Natural Science*** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 5A, 5B*** |
3 |
|
|
MATH 136*** |
Math**** |
3 |
CalGETC Area 2**** |
3 |
|
|
Total First Year General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total Transferrable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transfenable General Education Credits |
24 |
||
*Excludes Studio/Performing Arts courses. LAS Sophomore Elective has specific requirements
for Fashion, Fine Arts, and Toy Majors.
**Social Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Toy Design Majors and
Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
*** Natural Science has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Fashion, Product, and
Toy Design Majors.
**** Math has a major-specific requirement for Otis’ Game & Entertainment Design Majors.
NOTE: If student has completed IGETC, student has catalog rights that would be reviewed
in lieu of CalGETC.