Foundation Studio
| PNCA Course |
Potential Transferable Course |
| FD 101 Visual Elements: 2D |
100+ level 2D Design Course (with Color Theory) |
| FD 102 Visual Elements: Digital Tools |
100+ level Course, or a combination of courses covering Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Excess credit will be applied to Studio Electives. |
| FD 105 Basic Drawing |
100+ level Drawing Course |
| FD 111 3D Design |
100+ Level 3D Design, Sculpture, or Ceramics Course |
| FD 112 Time Arts |
100+ level 4D Design, Digital Media Time Design course, or a combination of courses that cover animation, motion graphics, video, and sound based work. Excess credit will be applied to Studio Electives. |
| FD 100 First Year Seminar |
Waived if transferring with 30+ semester credits |
Foundation Studies
| PNCA Course |
Potential Transferable Course |
| Core Seminar I |
100+ level Art Appreciation or Art History AND
100+ level College Writing, Composition or Reading |
| Core Seminar II |
100+ level Global or World Art History or a combination of two Art History courses across western and non-western subject matter to fulfill Core Seminar I and II, |
| Place Based Inquiry |
*PNCA will accept any 100+ level Ecology or Natural Science with lab. |
Interdisciplinary Seminars
| PNCA Course |
Potential Transferable Course |
“History of” Art History Course
AH 214: History of Printmaking
AH 215: History of Sculpture
AH 216: History of Moving Image
AH 217: History of Photography
AH 218: History of Paint/Draw
AH 213: History of Design Arts |
PNCA will accept a 100+ level Art History Class, if the course content matches the intended major. Advising is Required. |
Interdisciplinary Seminar
(Quantitative Designation) |
*Quantitative Engagement category: 100+ level Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Exercise and Health Science (theory), Mathematics, Sociology, math, science, any other course that can adequately be shown to incorporate quantitative analysis |
| Interdisciplinary Seminar |
Worldview Recognition category: 100+ level American Ethnic Studies, American Studies, Archeology, Chinese Studies, Civic Communication and Media, Classical Studies French and Francophone Studies, Global Cultural Studies, History, Japanese Studies, Latin American Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies |
| Interdisciplinary Seminar |
Creative Discipline Fluency/Analysis Category: 100+ level Art History, Literature orMusic History as appropriate |
| Interdisciplinary Seminar |
Open Category: Choose any class listed in Quantitative Engagement, Worldview Recognition, or Creative Discipline Fluency/Analysis Categories. |
Interdisciplinary Seminar
(Quantitative Designation) |
Take at PNCA: All students are required to take at least one 200-level Interdisciplinary Seminar at PNCA. Two of the five total Interdisciplinary Seminars must fulfill the"Quantitative Engagement" requirement (see above). |
Applied Creative Practice
| PNCA Course |
Potential Transferable Course |
| Introduction to Creative Citizenship |
100+ level Math, Business, Art Business, Portfolio Development, or other career readiness or professional development course. |
Creative Project Management OR
Creative Entrepreneurship |
PNCA will accept a 100+ level professional development course or internship. Advising is required and must be reviewed and approved by PNCA Advisor in order for the class to be considered for transfer. |
Major Requirements + Studio Electives
| PNCA Course |
Potential Transferable Course |
Studio Electives
Major specific upon review |
100+ level Studio Art, Design, Music, Audio Engineering, Drama, Dance, or Creative Writing Courses. Students should take courses related to their intended major.Otherwise, courses will apply to studio electives until credits have been filled:
Animated Arts: 18 Studio Elective Semester Credits
Creative Writing: 9 Studio Elective Semester Credits
GFA: 18 Studio Elective Semester Credits
Graphic Design: 9-12 Studio Elective Semester Credits
Illustration: 15 Studio Elective Semester Credits
Intermedia: 18 Studio Elective Semester Credits
Painting: 24 Studio Elective Semester Credits
Photography: 18 Studio Elective Semester Credits
Printmaking: 24 Studio Elective Semester Credits
Sculpture: 24 Studio Elective Semester Credits |
MAJOR AREA: 36-48 credits required (depending on the major)
STUDIO ELECTIVES: 9-24 credits required (depending on the major)
Total Credits for a BFA degree at PNCA: 121 credits
Notes: A grade of C- or better must be earned in order for a class to transfer. Most studio courses taken at Community Colleges that do not meet the PNCA Foundation Studio courses will transfer in as Studio Electives.This pathway is designed for studio art majors. Graphic Design, Illustration, and Animated Arts majors will have separate second year requirements. It is recommended that all students take courses related to their intended major and receive advising.