TRANSFER FROM MATC:
Graphic Design
Transfer Policies
Students transferring from non-baccalaureate institutions to Parkside may generally transfer up to 72 credits earned at non-baccalaureate institutions toward the 120 credits required for degree completion. UW-Parkside may accept additional credits toward the degree where appropriate. A minimum of 15 credits numbered 300 or above must be completed at Parkside.
Graduation Requirements | Graphic Design Major
The following requirements are in addition to the university general education requirements. Please use this guide in tandem with the Degree Requirements Transfer Guide.
Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design to Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
- This guide is an unofficial estimate of how courses will transfer to UW-Parkside and is subject to change. Students are strongly encouraged to work with a UW-Parkside Transfer Counselor as they complete the above courses.
- An Applied Associates degree does not waive a student of the General Education and Skills course requirements needed to graduate from UW-Parkside.
Courses marked with * are strongly recommended
| MATC COURSE | MATC NAME | UW-PARKSIDE COURSE | UW-PARKSIDE NAME | CREDIT |
| ENG 195 OR ENG 201 |
Written Communication |
ENGL 101* OR ENGL 100 |
Composition and Reading OR Fundamentals of English |
3 |
| GRDS 103 | Design Elements and Principles | ART 102 | Intro to Two Dimensional Design | 3 |
| GRDS 107 | Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop | ART 1XX | Art Elective | 3 |
| GRDS 115 | Typographic Fundamentals | ART 274 | Typography I | 3 |
| GRDS 122 | Vector Graphics: Adobe Illustrator | ART 104 | Intro to Digital Art | 3 |
| PSYCH 199 OR 200-LEVEL PSYCH |
Psychology of Human Relations PSYCH 231 - recommended if seeking Psych major/ minor |
1SSY |
Gen Ed: Social Science OR Intro to Psychological Science |
3 |
| ENG 197 OR 200-LEVEL ENG OR SPEECH |
Technical Reporting SPEECH 201 (Recommended) |
ENGL 202 OR SPCH 105* |
Technical Writing OR Speech |
3 |
| GRDS 104 | Researching and Concepting | ART 387 | Topics in Graphic Design | 3 |
| GRDS 110 | Layout and Publishing InDesign | ART 1XX | Art Elective | 3 |
| GRDS 111 | Advertising Design | ART 1XX | Art Elective | 3 |
| GRDS 117 | Packaging Design | ART 3XX | Art Elective | 3 |
| GRDS 128 | Portfolio Pathway | 1XX | College Elective | 1 |
| CAS 126 | History of Advertising Media/ Design | 1XX | College Elective | 3 |
| CAS 142 | Brand and Media Design | 1XX | College Elective | 3 |
| GRDS 121 | Exhibition Design | ART 3XX | Art Elective | 3 |
| GRDS 129 | Motion Graphic Design | ART 290 | Special Topics in Art | 3 |
| MATH 134 OR 200-LEVEL MATH |
Mathematical Reasoning If intersted in a major other than graphic design, check with a transfer counselor. Otheriwse, MATH 134 is recommended. |
MATH 104* | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| GRDS 112 | Graphic Design Workshop | ART 372 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| GRDS 113 | Digital Media Preparation | ART 1XX | Art Elective | 3 |
| GRDS 116 | Integrated Design Thinking | ART 477 | Interactive Design II | 3 |
| GRDS 153 | Portfolio Assessment | ART 392 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| SOCSCI 172 OR 200-LEVEL SOCSCI OR HIST |
Intro to Diversity Studies If intersted in a major other than graphic design, check with a transfer counselor. Otheriwse, SOCSCI 172 is recommended. |
1SSD DV | Gen Ed: Social Science Meets Diversity Requirement |
3 |
| UW-Parkside credits earned at MATC | **64 |
**Credits transferring to UW-Parkside may not fulfill requirements needed to graduate
Please reach out to the UW-Parkside Transfer Team ASAP to confirm course equivalencies and to understand how many credits will be needed at UW-Parkside to complete the degree.
UWP Transfer Team: Office of Admissions | 262-595-2355 | admissions@uwp.edu