<p>I posted this in the visual arts major forum, but I realized I may have better luck here.</p>
<p>I'm aware that UCLA's School of Art and DMA are highly selective of transfer students... like ridiculously selective. It seems most accepted transfers to both schools are older students, transferring from other colleges/universities/countries, who probably have more independent study done than the average freshman art student.</p>
<p>So, does a CC student looking to transfer have a chance? Background info: I completed the basic foundations course at my previous college, but I already asked at UCLA's art departments and they do not accept private art college units. I'm assuming the same for other UC art departments. I had 20 or so units from high-school AP credit, and I'll be finished with my IGETC this fall at my CC. I'm completely redoing my old portfolio, and no, I don't plan on putting much (if any) foundation course work from when I was a freshman. </p>
<p>I talked to the admissions counselor at the DMA about the department requirements, and she made it clear she didn't expect transfers to finish them-- they're outlined mostly as a formality and general outline. They may not accept some courses you take; the UC:CSU transfer credit info for the classes are guaranteed for general applicants using it as an art requirement for the IGETC. From what I understand, the prime consideration is on the portfolio, and the departmental requirements for classes are to be waived if the portfolio is foremost accepted. Can anyone who went through the process at either of the schools verify the benefits? I doubt the legitimacy of time spent on community college art classes, at least at the one I'm going to, but maybe I should just take them? I think they'll limit my growth rather than help me.</p>
<p>Specific questions:
- Does it matter where you're transferring from for a transfer applicant to either of UCLA's Schools of art?
- How much does out-of-school experience matter for a transfer?
- Concerning UCLA's School of Art-- is there some kind of ratio for accepted transfers to the different majors? I'm interested in New Media, or Sculpture. I won't take up too much space!
- Should I even bother with TAG/Honors agreements if I'm interested in the art schools at UCLA? I know the agreements are only for Letters of Arts/Sciences.. but I'm considering a "back up" major in English or Comparative Lit.
- Should I take some intro design/drawing courses at my CC?</p>
<p>Also appreciated: any advice on art majors within the any of the UC schools.</p>
<p>I'm hoping if enough information is contributed this thread can be used for informal consultation for future transfer students interested in the art departments at UCLA-- there's hardly much on the forums about them.</p>