

These transfer guidelines are subject to change at the discretion of CalArts.

The courses listed in that guide are recommended but not required for Santa Monica students preparing to transfer to CalArts. Also included is a métier (aka: major) course transfer map which students may refer to for information regarding courses in art and photography. Santa Monica College students are advised to consult the following general education transfer map to determine how specific general education courses may apply to the CalArts Critical Studies requirements. Year level placement is at the discretion of the CalArts faculty upon admission.Īpplicants from Santa Monica College will need 60 units of baccalaureate level work to transfer into CalArts as a BFA3-1 student (aka: junior standing), including 22 units of Critical Studies (aka: general education) units. The goal is to prepare students to transfer at the BFA3 (junior standing) level. There will be ongoing cooperation between the CalArts and Santa Monica College faculty to ensure students are on track to transfer to CalArts. However, faculty from Santa Monica College and CalArts will review the portfolios of students pursuing the AA or ADT in Art or Photography and arrange campus visits and information sessions in order to guide those students to successfully transfer into CalArts. This agreement does not guarantee admission to CalArts.

CalArts will waive the application fee for Santa Monica College students wishing to transfer to CalArts. Under the terms of this agreement, CalArts will give priority consideration to applicants who have successfully completed the General Education/Critical Studies requirements and the equivalent admissible portfolio. In order to facilitate transfer of qualified art and photography students from Santa Monica College into School of Art Program in Art and Program in Photography & Media Program at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Santa Monica College and CalArts agree to enter into the following transfer agreement. Transfer Agreements Between CalArts and Santa Monica College (SMC) Office Of Community Rights And ResponsibilitiesĬalArts is located in Santa Clarita, Calif., 30 miles north of Los Angeles.Here you can find information about your program(s) of interest, events the Institute is hosting or attending, a virtual campus map, and much more. Undergraduate core courses are the foundation of BFA studies at CalArts, providing a strong general education and opportunities to deepen every student's artistic practice.Įxplore is your first stop if you are considering applying to CalArts. CalArts offers a variety of unique programs at the undergraduate and graduate level within its six world-renowned Schools-Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater.
