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OCC & CCS TRANSFER GUIDE - GRAPHIC DESIGN TO INTERDISCIPLINARY ART + DESIGN

This guide provides general equivalents for students pursuing Oakland Community College's Assoc. in Applied Science and seeking to transfer to the College for Creative Studies' Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Art + Design

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Major Requirements for Graphic Design GRD.AAS

The list of courses below includes all Graphic Design (GRD) and required supportive studio courses that must be completed at OCC to receive the associate in applied science. Students must also complete ONE internship or Advanced Design Projects course. CCS recommends students request a transfer credit evaluation prior to completing this requirement to ensure full transfer of credit.

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE	COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES	Begin
ART 1510 BASIC DRAWING (3)	DFN-103 DRAWING I: MATERIALS & METHODS (3)	01/01/2015
GRD 1100 GRAPHIC DESIGN (3)	DFN-117 2D DESIGN PRINCIPLES (3)	01/01/2015
GRD 1120 TYPOGRAPHY IN DESIGN (3)	GUS 100 GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO (3.00)	01/01/2015
GRD 1160 ADVERTISING DESIGN (3)	GUS 100 GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO (3.00)	01/01/2015
GRD 1210 RENDERING TECHNIQUES (3)	GUS 100 GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO (3.00)	01/01/2015
GRD 1310 GRAPHIC DESIGN USER INTERFACE (3)	DFN-138 4D DESIGN STUDIO (3)	01/01/2015
GRD 1850 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION (4)	DFN-119 DIGITAL TECHNIQUES (3)	01/01/2015
PHO 1700 BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (4)	GUS 100 GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDIO (3.00)	01/01/2015

Communication / English

Complete two courses: one selection from Communications (COM) options and one selection from English (ENG) options.
*Note- Composition II is ultimately required for all CCS students. If seeking transfer, this students who complete ENG 1350 (Business Communications) instead of Composition may be required to take additional 1st year courses upon matriculation. ENG 1350 may will be eligible for elective credit however, ENG 1510 is recommended.

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE	COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES	Begin
COM 1290 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3)	GEN ED-ELECT GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE (3)	01/01/2015
COM 1600 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH (3)	GEN ED-ELECT GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE (3)	01/01/2015
ENG 1350 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3)	GEN ED-ELECT GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE (3)	01/01/2015
ENG 1510 COMPOSITION I (3)	WRT-101 COMPOSITION I (3)	01/01/2015
ENG 1510E COMPOSITION I ENHANCED (4)	WRT-101 COMPOSITION I (3)	01/01/2015

Mathematics / Science requirement

Complete Any One course from the OCC general education Math and Science distribution listing.
This course will fulfill the 'SCI' (Natural Science) degree requirement upon transfer to CCS.
For full listing of options see
catalog.oaklandcc.edu/graduation-requirements/general-education-distribution/#mathematics-science

Social Science

Complete Any One course from any of the approved OCC options for the Graphic Design program.
This course will fulfill a General Education Elective upon transfer to CCS.
For full list of approved courses see the OCC catalog:
catalog.oaklandcc.edu/graduation-requirements/general-education-distribution/#social-science

Mutually Recommended Electives

The courses below are recommended by both OCC and CCS for students seeking to complete both the Graphic Design Associate in Applied Science and the BFA in Interdisciplinary Art + Design.

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE	COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES	Note?	Begin	End
BUS 1210 SMALL BUSINESS BASICS (3)	BUS-213 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3)		01/01/2015
BUS 2600 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING (3)	GEN ED-ELECT GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE (3)		01/01/2015

Optional Electives

The two courses below are recommended by CCS for students seeking to maximize potential transfer credit from OCC. These courses are not required as part of the Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science.

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE	COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES	Note?	Begin	End
ART 1560 ART APPRECIATION (3)	AHV-200 WESTERN ART HISTORY/VISUAL CULTURE (3)		01/01/2015
ENG 1520 COMPOSITION II (3)	WRT-102 COMPOSITION II (3)		01/01/2015

Details on Degree Completion and Admission Requirements

Students who follow this transfer guide and attend CCS full-time upon transfer can complete the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Art + Design in as little as two years (4 terms). Click Here to view a detailed equivalency chart & potential transfer plan
Minimum requirements for admissions consideration are as follows:
a. C or higher, 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all course courses
b. Submission of an admissions portfolio to CCS that includes projects completed in required [major studio] courses from the Associate in Applied Science Graphic Design program at OCC
c. Completion of an application form at CCS

Additional Guidance for Students

• Students are encouraged to meet with an OCC Advisor prior to following this Transfer Guide and with a CCS Admissions Counselor before enrolling in their third term to maximize admissions, scholarships, and transfer opportunities.
• This guide does not include any remedial courses that may be required at OCC and may not include prerequisite requirements.
• The College for Creative Studies requires that a minimum of a “C” (2.0) be earned in each course to be considered for transfer credit, extraneous and remedial courses may not qualify for transfer credit.
• Use of this guide does not guarantee OCC students acceptance into CCS and/or the corresponding major/program and/or degree. OCC students and graduates will receive equal consideration with other students seeking admission to the CCS Interdisciplinary Art + Design Program.

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