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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and the coursework required at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago after transfer.
To receive transfer credit, the courses must be substantially equivalent to courses offered in the curriculum at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and courses must be completed with a grade of C (C=2.0) or better. Submission of a portfolio and a minimum 2.0 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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The maximum number of studio credits that can transfer to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 33 with a total of 66 transfer credits accepted. Students are required to complete a maximum of 126 credits at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. All transfer students are required to take Research Studio for Transfers upon enrollment at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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 transfer 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 | SAIC Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 105 - Drawing I | 3 | Studio Elective* | 3 |
| ART 125 - Design I (black and white) | 3 | Studio Elective* (Core Studio 1) | 3 |
| ART 111 - 3-D Design I | 3 | Studio Elective* (Research Studio 1) | 3 |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 | First Year Seminar 1: English | 3 |
| ART 150 - Intro to Computer Art/Graphics | 3 | Studio Elective* | 3 |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | SAIC Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 106 - Drawing II | 3 | Studio Elective* | 3 |
| ART 126 - Design II | 3 | Studio Elective* (Core Studio 2) | 3 |
| ART 112 - 3-D Design II | 3 | Studio Elective* (Research Studio 2) | 3 |
| ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance | 3 | ARTHI 1001 Survey 1 (World Culture/Civilization: Prehistory to 19th Century) | 3 |
| CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology | 3 | Academic Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | SAIC Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 | First Year Seminar 2: English | 3 |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra (or higher MATH course) | 3 | Natural Science | 3 |
| ART 290 - Portfolio Prep | 3 | Studio Elective* | 3 |
| ART 207 - Drawing III | 3 | Studio Elective* | 3 |
| ART 104 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern | 3 | 1000-level Art History Survey | 3 |
| Choose One: ART 109 - Ceramics I ART 115 - Painting I ART 151 - Graphic Design I PHOT 101 - Basic Photography PHOT 151 - Digital Imaging | 3 or 4 | Studio Elective* | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | SAIC Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART 208 - Drawing IV | 3 | Studio Elective* | 3 |
| Choose One: ADC 176/HIST 176 - Philadelphia History: Architecture and Planning ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology GEOG 103 - Cultural Geography HIST 102 - United States History: The 19th Century HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century HIST 121 - Global History I HIST 122 - Global History II SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology SOC 115 - Gender and Society | 3 | Social Sciences | 3 |
| Choose One: BIOL 106 - General Biology I CHEM 103 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Non-Lab Based) CHEM 105 - Inquiry into Chemistry PHYS 101 - Revolutionary Concepts in Physics EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation PHYS 107 - Matter and Energy PHYS 108 - Descriptive Astronomy | 3 or 4 | Natural Science | 3 |
| Directed Elective - choose Two: ART 109 - Ceramics I ART 115 - Painting I ART 151 - Graphic Design I ART 205 - Modern American Art ART 209 - Ceramics II ART 215 - Painting II ART 251 - Graphic Design II PHOT 101 - Introduction to 35mm Film Camera and Darkroom Techniques PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography PHOT 151 - Digital Imaging | 6 | General Electives | 6 |