<p>Hello, are there any art major transfers around here applying to UCLA? I have an opportunity to change to an art major from an art history major. I'm just worried about the % of art transfer students admitted. Out of 200 art transfer applicants, only 25 were accepted. I'd be applying as a photography applicant. I have a strong portfolio. My GPA will be 3.7. I'm also a non-trad. I qualify for TAP too at my CC, so I will be applying for that as well.</p>
<p>How hard is it to transfer as art student? Does being an older student matter? Why is it so selective? Do photography concentrations even get selected?</p>
<p>It is probably selective because this seems like something that is space limited and not completely grade based.</p>
<p>Your best bet would be to contact the photography department and see what they have to say (how the applicants are assessed). </p>
<p>I’ve never seen any discussion on here about art/photography majors. But considering you have TAP, and are a non-traditional student, you probably have a great chance if you meet their requirements. Just make sure you know what they are. I looked at assist.org and there aren’t really any specifics, except some general classes and the portfolio requirement. </p>
<p>This was the note I got back from a counselor at UCLA today…</p>
<p>"Thanks for your interest. To answer your first question, it is possible to be admitted to the Art program with a portfolio of photographic work. However – I should point out that the program is a BA in Art, and students complete required studio coursework in a range of media, not just photography. I will include a link with more information at the bottom of this message. As for prep for the major coursework, we evaluate prior coursework as possible substitutions for our own (lower division ) major requirements in the Summer after admission. If there are courses missing, then you would need to complete those here. "</p>
<p>So I’m still nervous about the whole thing. I mean, she’s implying I’ll be taking a lot of other art classes, and well, I’m a photographer not a painter. I can draw a mean stick figure. I need to decide by next week because Fall classes are filling quick. I would hate to take all these art major prereqs and not get in because I suck at studio coursework or some other arbitrary reason. I mean 25 out of 200 is telling me something, but what? Why didn’t 175 transfer student get accepted?</p>
<p>Yeah, I would agree, but I have an extensive photography portfolio, and I’ve had solo art gallery exhibits, sold a lot of my work and think I’d make a great addition to their program. I’d get a lot out of it and would have a lot to contribute. Again, I’m just not an artist in the painter/sculptor field. Hmm. Lots to consider. :)</p>
<p>I would assume a % of the photographers they have in the program are not painters/sculpters too? We’re not usually in the same boat as they are, completely two different mediums.</p>
<p>Thanks, yeah, I jumped ship. Going for my original, safe major instead. Thanks for the help guys. it helped me organize my thoughts and make the right decision. :)</p>