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Transfer majors 
Earn your Associate in Fine Arts degree at Harper College and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a BFA degree in art or design. You’ll take core classes along with art-focused courses in areas such as drawing, design, ancient and medieval art history, modern and contemporary art history, gothic and romantic art history and more.
Harper College allows you to take hands-on studio courses in drawing, design, printmaking, digital art, digital photography, painting, ceramics/sculpture and more.
Harper College is home to a vibrant art scene, with more than 250 original works located across campus. The Art Exhibition Space hosts several exhibits each semester featuring student and faculty work, solo and group exhibits, visiting artists’ exhibits and juried exhibitions. Each year, Harper hosts the Small Works National Juried Art Exhibition. And the department’s Visiting Artist Program provides a variety of opportunities for you to observe and interact with different artists. You can participate in various student organizations including Point of View (a literary and art magazine), the Harper College Clay Guild, the Graphic Design Club and more.
This program is a convenient and affordable way to begin your college education. Academic advisors will help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you plan to attend.
Art Studio Transfers: This plan is for students who intend to transfer to a four-year school to complete a BFA degree in art. The Harper Art Faculty suggests choosing media-specific studio electives that most align with the interests of the student. These classes will dictate the kind of artwork that makes up the student’s transfer portfolio. The fine arts encompass a host of disciplines, which are centered on personal and cultural expression, as well as creative production for various industries. Careers include: Animator, ceramic artist, college professor, fabricator, film/video-maker, furniture-maker, jewelry artist, painter, photographer, print-maker, prop/display production, and sculptor.
Design Studio Transfers: This plan is for students who intend to transfer to a four-year school to complete a BFA degree in a design field. Media-specific studio electives should be chosen to prepare the student for their area of interest. These classes will dictate the kind of artwork that makes up the student’s transfer portfolio. The design fields primarily serve the needs of business and industry. Almost all career areas in design are digital-based. Careers include: Animator, college professor, fashion designer, film/video-maker, game designer, graphic designer, illustrator, industrial designer, interior designer, landscape designer, photographer, and web designer.A
This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate in Arts degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative art baccalaureate major recommendations. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Arts if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| ART 110 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 121 | Design I | 3 |
| ART 130 | Ancient and Medieval Art | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| ART 111 | Drawing II | 3 |
| ART 122 | Design II | 3 |
| ART 131 | Gothic through Romantic Art | 3 |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
| ART 132 | Modern and Contemporary Art | 3 |
| Art Studio elective 4 | 3 | |
| Art Studio elective 4 | 3 | |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science 5 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| Art Studio elective 4 | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 6 | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 5 | 3 | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Select one Physical and one Life Science course. At least one must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for the approved courses in this category.
PSY 101 or SOC 101 is recommended. Both courses meet the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement.
Choose from: ART 206, ART 225, ART 250, ART 261, ART 291 and ART 296.
One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or from Social and Behavioral Science must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for the approved courses in this category.
Select from Humanities. One course from Humanities and Fine Arts or Social and Behavioral Science must meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
For more information about Harper's Art and Design program, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700.