PSC Art Transfer Guide
This transfer guide assists art students with their transition to Saint Xavier University. Please refer to the general education requirements for an A.A. or A.S. degree found in the Prairie State College (PSC) Academic Catalog.
If students complete the majority of their general education requirements prior to transferring to SXU, they may qualify for the IAI GECC Articulation Agreement with the exception of Philosophy 150: The Examined Life and a religious studies course.
Prospective art and design majors are offered a range of courses in two areas of specialization: studio art and graphic design. The department also offers an Applied Graphic Design major which is an adult degree completion program.
General Education Courses
| Saint Xavier University | Prairie State College Equivalent |
| Communication (6 credit hours) | |
| ENGL 120: Rhetoric and Writing | ENG 101 and ENG 102 |
| COMM 101: Speech Fundamentals | COMM 101 |
| Mathematics (3-4 credit hours) | |
| Approved College Level Math | See catalog for IAI approved course |
| Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credit hours) | |
| Life Science and Physical Science | See catalog for IAI approved courses |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credit hours) | |
| Choose two Art courses | Choose 2 general education ART courses |
| Choose one Humanities course from a different discipline other than Art | See catalog for IAI approved courses |
| History and Social Sciences (9-12 credit hours) | |
| Choose two Social Sciences from at least two different disciples | See catalog for IAI approved courses |
| Choose one U.S. and one non-U.S. History** | *See note for IAI Waivers |
| Diversity Studies (3 credit hours) | |
| Cultures Within the U.S. | *See note for IAI Waivers |
| Global Studies (3 credit hours) | |
| Cultures Outside the U.S. | *See note for IAI Waivers |
| *Illinois Articulation Initiative Waivers (IAI) are available for those students who transfer to SXU with an A.A. or A.S. degree or complete the majority of their General Education Core prior to transferring. | |
| **As of Academic Catalog 2018-2019, students are required to take one U.S. and one non-U.S. History course. *See IAI waiver note. | |
Studio Art Major Requirements (45 Credit Hours)
Studio Art students will passionately engage with the creative process. They will learn how to visually problem solve and use the materials of their trade through the exploration of art history and theory, as well as extensive studio practice in modern studios spaces. Students will develop their own creative voice by participating in our supportive community of faculty and peers, a professional network that continues beyond graduation. Potential career options are explored.
| Saint Xavier University | Prairie State College Equivalent |
| ART 101: Drawing I | ART 104 |
| ART 102: Design Two-Dimensional | ART 101 |
| ART 201: Drawing II | ART 106 |
| ART 202: Design Three-Dimensional | ART 102 |
| ART 305: Senior Seminar I | |
| ART 306: Senior Seminar II |
Art History Requirement
Art and Design Majors in the studio track must take three Art History courses (9 credit hours) including the two chronological surveys listed below.
| Saint Xavier University | Prairie State College Equivalent |
| ART 222: Art of the Renaissance through the Enlightenment | ART 122 |
| ART 223: Modern and Contemporary Art | |
| 200-level Art History elective | ART 121 |
Choose six additional courses from the list below.
| Saint Xavier University | Prairie State College Equivalent |
| ART 105: Painting | ART 201 |
| ART 205: Painting II | ART 202 |
| ART 203: Book as Art and Design | |
| ART 206: Watercolor Painting | |
| ART 209: Figure Drawing I | ART 162 |
| ART 309: Figure Drawing II | |
| ART 210: Printmaking: Silkscreen and Lithography | ART 205 |
| ART 229: Printmaking: Relief and Intaglio | |
| ART 207: Collage and Assemblage - Alternative Expressions | |
| ART 208: Ceramics: Hand Construction | ART 109 |
| ART 258: Ceramics: Wheel Throwing | |
| ART 215: Sculpture: Modeling and Casting | |
| ART 112: Photography I | PHOTO 171 |
| ART 113: Digital Photography | PHOTO 180 |
| ART 212: Photo II: Digital Dark Room | PHOTO 282 |
| ART 315: Website Art and Design | GC 162 |
| ART 119: Digital Imagery | |
| ART 317: Photo III: Advanced Photography | PHOTO 276 |
| ART 120: Graphic Design I | GC 151 |
| ART 211: Typography | GC 154 |
| ART 116: Computer Graphics | ART 115 |
| ART 220: Graphic Design II | GC 287 |
Graphic Design Major Requirements (45 Credit Hours)
Graphic design students will passionately engage with the design process. They will learn creative problem solving and the materials of their trade through the exploration of design history, investigating design theory, and regular studio practice in industry standard studios. Engage with faculty and peers in an innovative and collaborative learning environment. Explore real-world design projects as you develop the skills to be a successful contemporary designer. Potential career options are explored.
| Saint Xavier University | Prairie State College Equivalent |
| ART 101: Drawing I | ART 104 |
| ART 201: Drawing II | ART 106 |
| ART 202: 3D Design | ART 102 |
| ART 223: Modern and Contemporary Art | |
| 200-level Art History course | ART 121 or ART 122 |
| ART 305: Senior Seminar | |
| ART 306: Senior Seminar | |
| ART 116: Computer Graphics* | ART 115 |
| ART 119: Digital Imagery* | |
| ART 120: Graphic Design I* | GC 151 |
| ART 211: Typography* | GC 154 |
| *These four courses should be taken in this recommended sequence: ART 116, 119, 120, 211. | |
Choose four additional courses from the list below.
| Saint Xavier University | Prairie State College Equivalent |
| ART 113: Digital Photography | PHOTO 180 |
| ART 220: Graphic Design II | GC 287 |
| ART 228: Design History | |
| ART 241: Illustration | |
| ART 315: Web Design | GC 162 |
| ART 317: Advanced Photography | PHOTO 276 |
| ART 322: Advertising and Marketing | |
| ART 327: Multimedia | GC 265 |
| ART 365: Internship |
Applied Graphic Design (Degree Completion) (33 Credit Hours)
Applied Graphic Design is designed to offer Adult Degree Completion students relevant contemporary knowledge of graphic design tools, theories and skills. Students will study the designed world at the intersection of print, web, motion and interactive graphics.
| Saint Xavier University | Prairie State College Equivalent |
| ART 101: Drawing I | ART 104 |
| ART 103: Introduction to Art | ART 129 |
| ART 202: 3D Design | ART 102 |
| ART 116: Computer Graphics* | ART 115 |
| ART 119: Digital Imagery | |
| ART 120: Graphics Design I | GC 151 |
| ART 211: Typography* | GC 154 |
| ART 113: Digital Photography | PHOTO 180 |
| ART 315: Web Design | GC 162 |
| ART 327: Multimedia | GC 265 |
| FOSEM 350: Capstone Course or Internship | |
| *ART 116: Computer Graphics is a prerequisite for ART 120: Graphic Design I and ART 211: Typography | |
Additional Information
Please refer to the SXU Academic Catalog for any additional information.
Contact
| Office of Admission | Transfer Student Services Center |
| Phone: 844-GOTO-SXU (844-468-6798) Email: admission@sxu.edu |
Phone: 773-298-3510 Email: transfercenter@sxu.edu |
As of March 2019
