Transfer Agreements Between CalArts and Los Angeles City College (LACC)
The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts
In order to facilitate transfer of qualified students from the Herb Alpert Music Center’s Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) program at Los Angeles City College (LACC) into the Herb Alpert School of Music BFA program at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), LACC and CalArts agree to enter into the following transfer agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, CalArts will give priority consideration to LACC applicants will waive the application fee.
This agreement does not guarantee admission to CalArts. However, faculty from LACC and CalArts will review auditions and portfolios of students pursuing the AA-T in Music in order to identify those who are most likely to successfully transfer into CalArts. There will be ongoing communication between the two faculties about the progress of the students in the AA-T in Music program to ensure they are on track to transfer to CalArts.
Applicants from LACC will need 60 units of undergraduate level work to transfer into CalArts as a BFA3-1 student (aka: junior standing), including 22 units of Critical Studies (aka: general education) units. LACC students are advised to consult the following general education transfer guide to determine how specific general education courses may apply to the CalArts Critical Studies requirements. Also included is a métier (aka: major) course transfer guide which students may refer to for information regarding courses in music theory & skills, keyboard training, stylistic breadth. The courses listed in that guide are recommended but not required for LACC students preparing to transfer to CalArts.
LACC students should note that all incoming CalArts Music students must complete the CalArts Music Theory & Skills Placement Examinations during Orientation week. Course placement within the métier is determined by the proficiency demonstrated on these exams, regardless of the specific courses or overall units transferred. We advise that students should be able to demonstrate proficiency at least commensurate with CalArts MTHY-102, Practical Musicianship B, and MTHY-112, Tonal Theory B. At CalArts these are nominally freshman courses, and if incoming BFA3 students can't place beyond this level then degree completion in 4 semesters may be jeopardized.
These transfer Guidelines are subject to change at the discretion of CalArts. CalArts reserves the right to make changes or updates to this agreement at any time. Degree requirements will be determined by the catalog requirements in place at the time students.
Music Transfer Map
Program in Photography & Media - School of Art
In order to facilitate transfer of qualified students from the Los Angeles Community College (LACC) Photography Department into the School of Art BFA Photography & Media program at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), LACC and CalArts agree to enter into the following transfer agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, CalArts will give priority consideration to applicants who have successfully completed the LACC transfer track or equivalent admissible portfolio and will waive the application fee.
This agreement does not guarantee admission to CalArts. However, faculty from LACC and CalArts will review the portfolios of students pursuing the photography program at LACC in order to identify those who are most likely to successfully transfer into CalArts. There will be ongoing cooperation between the CalArts and LACC photography faculty to ensure students are on track to transfer to CalArts. While the transfer agreement does not guarantee admission into CalArts, it does provide priority consideration and personal guidance for transferring students.
Applicants from LACC will need 60 units of undergraduate level work to transfer into CalArts as a BFA3-1 student (aka: junior standing), including 22 units of Critical Studies (aka: general education) units. LACC students are advised to consult the following general education transfer guide to determine how specific general education courses may apply to the CalArts Critical Studies requirements. Also included is a métier (aka: major) course transfer guide which students may refer to for information regarding courses in Photography/Media.
The courses listed in that guide are recommended but not required for LACC students preparing to transfer to CalArts. LACC students should be aware that CalArts Photography & Media BFA3 students are expected to have a mid-residency exhibition in the first semester of the BFA3 year and should prepare the year prior to transferring.
These transfer Guidelines are subject to change at the discretion of CalArts. CalArts reserves the right to make changes or updates to this agreement at any time. Degree requirements will be determined by the catalog requirements in place at the time students are admitted to and matriculated into CalArts.
Program in Photography & Media (School of Art) Transfer Map
Experience Design & Production Program - School of Theater
In order to facilitate transfer of qualified students from the Los Angeles Community College (LACC) Theater Design & Production tracks into the School of Theater BFA Experience Design & Production programs at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), LACC and CalArts agree to enter into the following transfer agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, CalArts will give priority consideration to applicants who have successfully completed the LACC transfer courses or equivalent admissible portfolio and will waive the application fee.
This agreement does not guarantee admission to CalArts. However, faculty from LACC and CalArts will review the portfolios of students pursuing the Theater Design and Production courses at LACC in order to identify those who are most likely to successfully transfer into CalArts. There will be ongoing cooperation between the CalArts and LACC Theater faculty to ensure students are on track to transfer to CalArts.
Applicants from LACC will need 60 units of undergraduate level work to transfer into CalArts as a BFA3-1 student (aka: junior standing), including 22 units of Critical Studies (aka: general education) units. LACC students are advised to consult the following general education transfer guide to determine how specific general education courses may apply to the CalArts Critical Studies requirements. Also included is a métier (aka: major) course transfer guide which students may refer to for information regarding courses in Experience Design and Production. School of Theater. The courses listed in that guide are recommended but not required for LACC students preparing to transfer to CalArts.
These transfer Guidelines are subject to change at the discretion of CalArts. CalArts reserves the right to make changes or updates to this agreement at any time. Degree requirements will be determined by the catalog requirements in place at the time students are admitted to and matriculated into CalArts.
Experience Design & Production (School of Theater) Transfer Map