Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.
General Information:
This transfer guide is developed in support of the program-to-program agreement between the Moore College of Art and Design and Community College of Philadelphia. It shows how the requirements for the Associate in Art (A.A.) in Art and Design at Community College of Philadelphia transfer to the Moore College of Art and Design’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Fine Arts and the coursework required at the Moore College of Art and Design after transfer.
To receive transfer credit, the courses must be substantially equivalent to courses offered in the curriculum at the Moore College of Art and Design and courses must be completed with a grade of C (C=2.0) or better. Submission of a portfolio and a minimum 2.5 final cumulative Community College of Philadelphia grade point average (GPA) must be earned to gain admission to this program.
Completion of the A.A. in Art and Design at Community College of Philadelphia will allow the student to achieve the equivalent of third-year junior standing at the Moore College of Art and Design. The maximum number of semester hours that can transfer to MCAD is 76 if the curriculum matches. Students are required to complete a maximum of 126 credits at the Moore College of Art and Design.
Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
For information concerning this Agreement, students should meet with the curricular coordinator of Community College of Philadelphia’s Art and Design department. For other transfer assistance please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.
Semester Credits:
First Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Moore College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 | WRIT101 Writing Workshop I | 3 |
| ART 105 - Drawing I | 3 | FN111 Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 125 - Design I | 3 | FN105 Design I: Image & Surface | 3 |
| ART 111 - Three-Dimensional Design I | 3 | FN102 Foundation Design II | 3 |
| ART 150 – Introduction to Computer Art/Graphics | 3 | FN115 Visual Thinking | 3 |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Moore College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 106 - Drawing II | 3 | FN114 Foundation Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 126 - Design II | 3 | FN123 Color Theory | 3 or 4 |
| ART 112 - Three-Dimensional Design II | 3 | FA250 Sculpture I | 3 |
| ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance | 3 | AH111 Convention, Canon, Sign | 3 |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 | WRIT102 Writing Workshop II | 3 |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Moore College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 137 - Geometry for Design |
3 | Liberal Arts Elective 2 | 3 |
| ART 290 - Portfolio Preparation | 3 | Studio Elective 1 | 3 |
| ART 207 - Drawing III | 3 | Studio Elective 2 | 3 |
| ART 104 - History of Art II: Renaissance to Modern | 3 | AH112 Becoming Modern | 4 |
| Directed Elective - choose ONE ART 109 - Ceramics I or ART 115 – Painting I or ART 151 – Graphic Design I or PHOT 101 – Introduction to 35mm Film Camera and Darkroom Techniques PHOT 151 – Digital Imaging or Combine 3 credits worth of ART 180 or ART 170 Special Topics courses |
3 or 4 | Media Fine Arts Elective 1 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Moore College Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 208 - Drawing IV | 3 | Image Making Strategies: Printmaking | 3 |
| ADC 176 / HIST 176 - Philadelphia History: Architecture and Planning or ANTH 112 – Cultural Anthropology or GEOG 103 – Cultural Geography or HIST 102 United states History: The 19th Century or HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century or HIST 121 – Global History I or HIST 122 – Global History II or SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology or SOC 115 - Gender and Society |
3 | Global History 1, or Global History 2, or Cultural Anthropology, or Cultural Geography, or Intro to Sociology |
3 |
| BIO 106 - General Biology I or CHEM 103 – Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Non-Lab Based) or CHEM 105 - Inquiry into Chemistry or PHYS 101 - Revolutionary Concepts Physics or EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or PHYS 107 - Matter and Energy or PHYS 108 – Descriptive Astronomy |
3 or 4 | Open Elective | 3 |
| ART 205 - Modern and Contemporary Art | 3 | Modern American Art | 3 |
| Directed Elective - choose TWO ART 109- Ceramics I or ART 115 - Painting I or ART 151 - Graphic Design I or ART 209 – Ceramics II or ART 215- Painting II or ART 251 – Graphic Design II or PHOT 101 – Introduction to 35mm Film Camera and Darkroom Techniques or PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography or PHOT 151 - Digital Imaging or Combine 3 credits worth of ART 180 or ART 170 Special Topics courses |
6 or 7 | Studio Elective 3 Studio Elective 4 |
6 |
Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 63
Equivalent Moore College of Art and Design Credits: 63