TRANSFER FROM MATC:
Graphic Design

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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.

Graphic Design Major catalog information

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 
OR
English

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
OR
PSYC 101

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

 

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