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California Institute of the Arts

Moorpark College Transfer Agreement

Community College Transfer Pathways

Transferring to The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts (HASOM)

In order to facilitate transfer of qualified students from Moorpark College Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T) program into the Herb Alpert School of Music BFA program at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Moorpark College and CalArts agree to enter into the following transfer agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, CalArts will give priority consideration to qualified Moorpark College music applicants and will waive the application fee.

This agreement does not guarantee admission to CalArts.  However, faculty from Moorpark College and CalArts will cooperate on preparing students in Moorpark College Music program 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 Music program to ensure they are on track to transfer to CalArts.

Applicants from Moorpark College 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. Moorpark College students are advised to consult the following general education transfer map to determine how specific general education courses may apply to the CalArts Critical Studies requirements. Also included is a métier (aka: major) course transfer map which students may refer to for information regarding courses in music theory & skills, keyboard training, stylistic breadth. The courses listed in that transfer map are recommended but not required for Moorpark College students preparing to transfer to CalArts.

Moorpark College 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.

These articulation agreement 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.

Transferring to the CalArts School of Art

In order to facilitate transfer of qualified students from Moorpark College Photography programs into the School of Art, BFA Photography and Media program at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Moorpark College and CalArts agree to enter into the following transfer agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, CalArts will give priority consideration to qualified Moorpark College applicants and will waive the application fee.

This agreement does not guarantee admission to CalArts.  However, faculty from Moorpark College and CalArts will cooperate on preparing students in Moorpark College photography programs 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 to ensure they are on track to transfer to CalArts.

Applicants from Moorpark College will need 60 units of baccalaureate level work to transfer into CalArts as a BFA3-1 student (aka: junior standing), including 22 units of Critical Studies (aka: general education) units. Moorpark College students are advised to consult the following general education transfer map to determine how specific general education courses may apply to the CalArts Critical Studies requirements. Also included is a métier (aka: major) course transfer map which students may refer to for information regarding courses in photography and media. The courses listed in that transfer map are recommended but not required for Moorpark College students preparing to transfer to CalArts. Please note that CalArts BFA Photography & Media students are expected to have a mid-residency exhibition in their third year.

These articulation agreement 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. 

Transfer map

Applicants from Moorpark College need 60 units of undergraduate level work to transfer into CalArts at a BFA3-1 (i.e., junior year) level, including 22 units of General Education /Critical Studies courses.

CRITICAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS AT CALARTS: A total of 46 Critical Studies units are required for a BFA from CalArts. Students must complete a minimum of 8 units in residence at CalArts from among the following CalArts categories: COM, CRW, CST, HMN, SCM or SOC. 

Critical Studies recommended courses

*Breadth requirement: one course from each area. ** Optional Critical Studies Breadth courses

CalArts Critical Studies CategoryUnitsRecommended Moorpark College courses

Cultural Studies

(CST) *

3 UnitsANTH M02, M06, M08, M13, M16; COMM M12, FTMA M108; HIST M141, M145, SOC M08, M10

Humanities

(HMN) *

3 Units

ARTH M110, M120, M150; ENGL M01A/H, M01B/H, M01C/H, M13A, M13B, M14, M15A, M15B, M16, M17, M20, M29A, M29B, M30A, M30B, M40; HUM M07, M10A, M10B, M11, M12, M13, M14, M21

PHIL M03, M05

Science and Math

(SCM) *

3 Units

AST M01; ANAT M01; ANPH M01; ANSC/EATM M17; ANTH M01/H; BIOL M01, M02A/H, M02B, M02C, M03, M05, M16, M17, M18; BOT M01, M06; CHEM M01A/H, M01B, M07A, M07B, M11, M12, M13; ENSC M01, M02, M03; GEOG M01, M05; GEOL M02/H, M03, M05, M61, M121; MICR M01; PHSO M01/H; PHYS M01, M10A, M10B, M20A, M20B, M20C; PSY M02/H, ZOO M01

MATH M05, M06, M07, M10, M11, M12, M15/H, M16A, M16B, M21, M25A/H, M25B/H, M25C, M31, M35.

Social Science

(SOC) *

3 Units

Any course from the following subjects, not used in another area:

ANTH M02, M03, M06, M07, M08, M09, M11, M13, M14, M15, M16, M17; COMM M04, M12, M13; GEOG M02, M03/H, M10

HIST M25/H, M140, M143, M152, M164

POLS M01, M02, M03/H, M04, M05, M06, M09; PSY M01/H, M03, M04, M05, M06, M07, M08, M10, M13, M14, M16; SOC M01/H, M02, M03, M04, M08, M10, M12, M15, M16, M18

Creative Writing

(CRW) **

3 UnitsENGL M10A, M10B, M14, M47; JOUR M01, M05; FTMA M115
CS Elective3 UnitsARTH M100/H, M130; COMM M01/H, M02; DANC M03; FTMA M101, M103, M104, M105, M106, M107, M108, M109, M110, M115; GR M10/H, M11/H, PHOT M40; THA M01/H, M04/H or any course approved for Area C1 of CSU GE-Breadth not already used above.
CS Elective3 UnitsCHIN M100; FREN M100, M110; GERM M100, M110; ITAL M100, M110; JAPN M100, M110, SPAN M100, M110, M200, M210 or any Language courses approved for Area C2 of CSU GE-Breadth

CSU and/or UC Transferable courses from a California Community College are eligible for transfer upon review by the Office of the Registrar.  Some other liberal arts courses may also transfer to CalArts as Critical Studies. Please see the general transfer credit guide on the website here.

THE HERB ALPERT SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT CALARTS (HASOM)

The following matrix indicates equivalencies for HASOM Core Curriculum requirements only. Transfer credit against HASOM specialization requirements must be assessed separately by transcript review at matriculation. Courses must be passed with letter grade of C or better (Pass/Fail grades will not be accepted).

Music (Core Curriculum)UnitsRecommended Moorpark Music Courses
MAIC100 Survey of 20th & 21st C. Music3MUS M09B/H Music History II/Honors
MAIC101 World Music Survey3MUS M04/H Survey of World Music/Honors
2 MBLE Ensemble Electives3

any two of:

MUS M10 Concert Choir

MUS M12 Vocal Ensemble

MUS M18 Jazz Ensemble

MUS M21 Wind Ensemble

MUS M23 Moorpark Symphony Orchestra

MUS M34 Contemporary Vocal Ensemble

MUS M100 Advanced Concert Choir

MUS M120 Advanced Vocal Ensemble

MUS M134 Advanced Contemporary Vocal Ensemble

MUS M180 Advanced Jazz Ensemble

MUS M210 Advanced Wind Ensemble

MUS M230 Moorpark Symphony Orchestra - Advanced

2 classes in Making Original Work3MUS M11 Songwriting
2 classes in Professional Development (2 required)3

MUS M07 Introduction to Music Business

MUS M80 Internship in Music

1 Class Piano3

MUS M25A Class Piano-Beginning I

MUS M25B Class Piano-Beginning II

MUS M25C Class Piano-Intermediate I

MUS M25D Class Piano-Intermediate II

2 classes in New Methods & Technologies

 

3

MUS M03 Intro to Music Technology

MUS M05 Electronic Music

2 classes in another artistic discipline (art, dance, film/video, theater, creative writing)3any two

­* Please note that CalArts does NOT accept music appreciation courses to satisfy Music program requirements.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND MEDIA

CRITICAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS AT CALARTS: A total of 46 Critical Studies units are required for a BFA from CalArts. Students must complete a minimum of 8 units in residence at CalArts from among the following CalArts categories: COM, CRW, CST, HMN, SCM or SOC. 

Applicants from Moorpark College need 60 units of undergraduate level work to transfer into CalArts at a BFA3-1 (i.e., junior year) level, including 22 units of general education courses.

The following courses are recommended for Critical Studies transfer to CalArts:

CRITICAL STUDIES RECOMMENDED COURSES

Some other liberal arts courses may also transfer to CalArts as Critical Studies. Please see the general transfer credit guide on the website here: https://calarts.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-applicants/transfer-credit

*CalArts delivers a two semester Level-100 sequence that serves as our “College Writing” requirement. Transfer students with 15 Critical Studies approved transfer units are exempt from this requirement. English 101 or its equivalent will likely be a prerequisite for most Moorpark College courses that receive Critical Studies credit.

*Breadth requirement: one course from each area

** Optional Critical Studies Breadth courses

CalArts Critical Studies Category

Units

Suggested Moorpark College courses 

Cultural Studies

(CST) *

3 Units

ANTH M02, M06, M08, M13, M16; COMM M12, FTMA M104, M108; HIST M141, M145, SOC M08, M10 

Humanities

(HMN) *

3 Units

ARTH M110, M120, M150; ENGL M01A/H, M01B/H, M01C/H, M13A, M13B, M14, M15A, M15B, M16, M17, M20, M29A, M29B, M30A, M30B, M40; HUM M07, M10A, M10B, M11, M12, M13, M14, M21; PHIL M03, M05

Science and Math

(SCM) *

3 Units

AST M01; ANAT M01; ANPH M01; ANSC/EATM M17; ANTH M01/H; BIOL M01, M02A/H, M02B, M02C, M03, M05, M16, M17, M18; BOT M01, M06; CHEM M01A/H, M01B, M07A, M07B, M11, M12, M13; ENSC M01, M02, M03; GEOG M01, M05; GEOL M02/H, M03, M05, M61, M121; MICR M01; PHSO M01/H; PHYS M01, M10A, M10B, M20A, M20B, M20C; PSY M02/H; ZOO M01;

MATH M05, M06, M07, M10, M11, M12, M15/H, M16A, M16B, M21, M25A/H, M25B/H, M25C, M31, M35.

Social Science

(SOC) *

3 Units

Any course from the following subjects, not used in another area: 

ANTH M02, M03, M06, M07, M08, M09, M11, M13, M14, M15, M16, M17; COMM M04, M12, M13; GEOG M02, M03/H, M10; HIST M25/H, M140, M143, M152, M164; POLS M01, M02, M03/H, M04, M05, M06, M09; PSY M01/H, M03, M04, M05, M06, M07, M08, M10, M13, M14, M16; 

SOC M01/H, M02, M03, M04, M08, M10, M12, M15, M16, M18

Creative Writing 

(CRW) **

3 Units

ENGL M10A, M10B, M14, M47; JOUR M01, M05; FTMA M115

CS Elective 

3 Units

ARTH M100/H, M130; COMM M01/H, M02; DANC M03; FTMA M101, M103, M104, M105, M106, M107, M108, M109, M110, M115; 

GR M10/H, M11/H; PHOT M40; THA M01/H, M04/H or any course approved for Area C1 of CSU GE-Breadth not already used above.

CS Elective 

3 Units

CHIN M100; FREN M100, M110; GERM M100, M110; ITAL M100, M110; JAPN M100, M110, SPAN M100, M110, M200, M210 or any Language courses approved for Area C2 of CSU GE-Breadth

The following matrix indicates equivalencies for Photography & Media core curriculum requirements only. Transfer credit against Photography and Media Specialization requirements must be assessed separately by transcript review at matriculation. Courses must be passed with letter grade of C or better (Pass/Fail grades will not be accepted).

Photography and Media (Core Curriculum)

Units

Suggested Moorpark Photography Courses to Transfer 

New Lab (2) 

3

PHOT M10 Beginning Photography

Introduction to Analog (2)

3

PHOT M20 Intermediate Photography

BFA2 Critique Class/Advanced Seminar (5)

3

PHOT M30A Advanced Photography I and

PHTC M50 Lab Practice in Photography I and/or

PHOT M122 Independent Study 

Photography Internships (e.g. Moorpark Zoo Program) (1 unit) 

Technical Workshops/

Studio

3

PHTC M31A Studio Lighting I

PHTC M31B Studio Lighting II

Technical Workshops (Digital Imaging) /Elective

3

PHTC M33/GR M27 Image Editing

FTMA M130 Beginning Single Camera Production 

Topics in Photographic History 

3

PHTC M35 Introduction to Photojournalism

PHOT M40 History of Photography

Elective (highly recommended)

3

ART M110 Gallery Practices/Portfolio

2 classes in another artistic metier (music, dance, film/video, theater, creative writing)

3

any two – highly recommend the following:

FTMA M104 Introduction to Documentary Studies (Survey of Documentary Film) (also included in CS/Gen Ed. map)

ART M20 2-D Design

ARTH M150 History of Western Art: Modern to Contemporary (also included in CS/Gen Ed. map)

* Please note that CalArts BFA 3 Photography and Media students are expected to have a mid-residency exhibition in this year.