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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. Fresno City 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 # | Fresno CC Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNDT 100 | Form and Figure | 3 | ART 8 | Beginning Figure Drawing andAnatomy | 3 |
| FNDT 101 | Color and Design | 3 | ART 3 | Two-dimensional Design | 3 |
| CAIL 102 | Contemporary Studio + Creative Action | 3 | ART 4 | Three-dimensional Design | 3 |
| CAIL 101 | Expanded Studio: Drawing / Dimensional Studies / Transmedia |
3 | ART 35 | Color Theory | 3 |
| FNDT 103 OR 104 OR 105 |
Expanded Studio Drawing / Dimensional |
3 | ART 7 | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
| Studio Elective | 3 | ART 52 | Introduction to Digital Art/New Media | 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): 10, 14, 20, 22, 30, 34, 40
Art (ART): 3-4, 7-40, 52
Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CADD): 10-32
Photography (PHOTO): 6, 12, 14, 17, 18, 21, 23, 26, 32, 45, 49, 52, 57, 67, 77
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. Fresno City 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 # | Fresno CC Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AHCS 122 |
Visual Culture 1 |
3 |
ART 5 or ART 5H |
History of Western Art - Prehistoric to |
3 |
|
AHCS 123 |
Visual Culture 2 |
3 |
ART 6 or ART 6H |
History of Western Art - Renaissance |
3 |
|
ENGL 108 |
Writing as Discovery: Thought Lab 1 |
3 |
ENGL C1000 |
Academic Reading and Writing |
3 |
|
LIBS 115 |
Thought Lab 2 |
3 |
CalGETC Area 1B, 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 General Education Credits 12 |
12 |
Total First Year General Education Credits |
12 |
||
|
Total transferable General Education Credits |
24 |
Total Transferable 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.
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