Moore College of Art & Design Transfer Agreement

Moore CoIIege of Art & Design
Articulation Agreement

For students who start major Fall 2016 and after

Articulation Agreement Contract

Between Moore College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and
Delaware County Community College 
Associate in Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Moore College of Art & Design (Moore) and Delaware County community (DCCC) are entering into this agreement in order to facilitate the transfer of students who have earned the “Associate in Fine Arts” degree in Graphic Design from DCCC. The articulation provides for entry into Moore’s Graphic Design Program with junior level standing and transfer of credit under the guidelines below:

  1. NOT a guaranteed admission agreement.
  2. DCCC students successfully complete the courses as described in the attached document and attain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 from all schools attended.
  3. DCCC students’ application for admission and consideration for advanced standing in Moore’s program covered under this agreement must be supported by a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the Art department at DCCC.
  4. Students must follow and complete the application procedures as outlined in the Moore College of Art & Design catalog.
  5. In accordance with Moore’s Admissions requirements, a portfolio of artwork must be submitted for review by the Admissions office. The admissions portfolio must contain between 12 and 20 pieces of artwork as required of all BFA applicants. 
  6. A grade of “C” or better is required for transfer of credit in all courses. In order to transfer with advanced standing, students must complete the recommended course work at DCCC which parallels Moore programs as outlined.
  7. Maximum allowable number of transfer credits applied from DCCC toward the BFA degree at Moore is 76.0 credits.
  8. This contract will be mutually reviewed on a year-to-year basis to determine if adjustments should be made. Amendments to this agreement may be renegotiated when necessary for the improvement of transfer procedures. The Academic council (or the equivalent of that council) at each institution should be notified in writing of any change to courses or programs that might affect this agreement.
  9. DCCC students will be considered for financial aid and housing on the same basis as other Moore students. Specifically, DCCC students would be eligible for grant and scholarship money based on their GPA. and portfolio on the same basis as Moore students.
  10. Students must enter in the fall semester to graduate in 2 years from Moore.
  11. Transfer students must earn a maximum of 15 credits in Liberal Arts at Moore, and 9 of the 15 must be in 300 – level courses or above.
  12. DCCC students’ application fee for admission will be waived.
Delaware County Community College  Moore College of Art & Design
First semester  First semester  
ENG 1OOEnglish Composition I3WRIT lOlWriting Workshop 13
ART 130Drawing 13FN 111Foundation Drawing I3
ART 122Two Dimensional Design3FN 105Design l: Image & Surface3
ART 110
OR
ART 111		Art from the Ancient World through the Middle Ages
OR
Art from the Renaissance through Contemporary Times		3AH111
OR
AH112		Convention, Canon, Sign
OR
Becoming Modern		3
MAT 120
OR
MAT 121
OR
MAT 151
OR
MAT 152
OR
MAT160		Modern College Mathematics
OR
Intro to Probability and Statistics
OR
College Algebra
OR
Precalculus
OR
Calculus I                                           
    3-4		LA1Liberal Arts Requirement3
  15-16  15
Second Semester  Second Semester  
ART 131    OR
ART 136		Drawing II
OR
Drawing as a Design Process		3
 

FN114

Foundation Drawing l

3
ART 123Color and Design3FN 123Color Theory 3
ART 124Three Dimensional Design3FN 102Foundation Design ll3
ART 208Computer Illustration3OP2Open Elective3
ART 211Digital Imaging3GD213Digital Image Making 3
COMM 111Public Speaking3LA2Liberal Arts Requirement3
  18  15
Third Semester  Third Semester  
ART 213Page Layout3GD212Typography ll3
ART 215Typography 3GD211Typography l3
ART 225Prepress and Printing Processes3ST2Studio Electives3
ART 230Graphic Design I3GD203Graphic Design I3
HIS 150
OR
HIS 160		World Civilizations I
OR
World Civilizations II		3HIST 211
OR
HIST 212		Interpreting History
OR
Cultural Collisions & Transformations		3
  15  15
Fourth Semester  Fourth Semester  
ART 227Web Graphics3GD303Typography lll: Screen3
ART 228Motion Graphics3FN115Visual Thinking3
ART 231Graphic Design I3ST1Studio Electives3
ART 232Portfolio Seminar 3OP1Open Elective3
————–Scientific Inquiry (SI)4LA3Liberal Arts Requirement3
  16  15
 Total Credits:64-65Total Credits: 64

Notes: 

  • Students are encouraged to complete ENG 112 at DGCC prior to entering Moore College. Failure to do so may extend the completion date for the BFA beyond two years.
  • Students who wish to complete the BFA within two years of full time study at Moore College will need to enter in the Fall semester. Entry in the Spring semester will require additional semesters to complete the degree because of course sequencing.
Moore
Course #		Moore
Course Name		Moore
# of Credits		DCCC
Transfer Course		DCCC
Course # 		DCCC
Credits
FN105Design 1: Image and Surface3.0Two Dimensional DesignART 1223.0
FN111Foundation Drawing3.0Drawing IART 1303.0
FN115Visual Thinking3.0Three Dimensional DesignART 1243.0
FN102Foundation Design II3.0Drawing Elective (ART131 or 136) 3.0
FN114Foundation Drawing3.0Motion GraphicsART 2283.0
FN123Color3.0Color and DesignART 1233.0
GD203Graphic Design I3.0Graphic Design IART 2303.0
  21.0  21.0
Moore
Course #		Moore
Course Name		Moore
# of Credits		DCCC
Name  of Transfer Course		DCCC
Course #		DCCC
Credits
AH111Convention, Canon, sign3.0Art from the Ancient World to Middle AgesART 1103.0
AH112Becoming Modern3.0   
WRIT101Writing Workshop I3.0Composition IENG 1003.0
WRIT102Writing Workshop ii3.0   
HIST211Interpreting History3.0World Civilization IHIS 1503.0
HIST212Cultural Collisions & Transformations3.0   
AH215Modern & Contemporary Art History3.0   
AN200Non-Western Art History3.0   
AH363History of Modern Design3.0   
HU3 3.0   
HIST3 3.0   
LA1 3.0Mathematics Elective 3.0-4.0
LA2 3.0Public SpeakingCOMM 1113.0
LA3 3.0Scientific Inquiry CALG 4.0
  42  19-2
  • A maximum of 76.0 credits may be transferred from DCCC to Moore College of Art & Design.
  • Transfer Students must earn a minimum of 15 credits in Liberal Arts at Moore; 9 of the 15 credits must be in 300-level courses or above.
  • Students must receive a grade of C or better for credit transfer.
  • Students must enter in the fall semester to graduate in 2 years.
Moore
Course #		Moore
Course Name		Moore
# of Credits		DCCC
Course Name		DCCC
Course #		DCCC
Credits
GD211Typography I3.0Typography IART 2153.0
GD213Digital Image Making3.0Digital ImagingART 2113.0
GD204Graphic Design II3.0   
GD212Typography II3.0Page LayoutART 2133.0
GD207The Printed Word3.0   
GD303Typography III: Screen3.0Web GraphicsART 2273.0
GD311GD lll: Problem Solving1.5   
GD3053D Applications in GD3.0   
GD304Typography IV: Expressive3.0   
GD326GD lV: Web Design3.0   
GD322Internship Preparation3.0   
GD432Advanced Typography3.0   
GD403Design Systems3.0   
GD405Time Based Design3.0   
GD408Professional Practices in GD3.0   
GD406GD Thesis3.0   
GD496Internship3.0   
GD497Internship3.0   
  54.0  12.0
Moore
Course #		MCAD
Course Name		Moore
# of Credits		DCCC
Course Name		DCCC
Course #		DCCC
Credits
ST1  Graphic Design IIART 2313.0
ST2  Prepress and Printing ProcessesART 2253.0
ST3     
  6.0   6.0
Moore
Course #		MCAD
Course Name		Moore
# of Credits		DCCC
Course Name		DCCC
Course #		DCCC
Credits
OP1  Portfolio SeminarART 2323.0
OP2  Computer IllustrationART 2083.0
OP3     
OP4     
   6.0   6.0
Graphic Design credits Distribution      DCCC Graphic Design Credit Distribution 
Foundation21.0Foundation21.0
Liberal Arts42.0Liberal Arts19.0-20.0
Major Requirements54.0Major Requirements12.0
Studio Electives6.0Studio electives6.0
Electives6.0Electives6.0
Total Credits126.0Total Transfer Credits64.0-65.0