Fine Arts Transfer Options
University Requirements for Transfer
The following course clusters are the unique requirements for each transfer major. All courses listed can be completed as part of your associates degree.
Art - Visual Art
- ARTS 1240 - Design I
- ARTS 1250 - Design II
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
- ARTS 1630 - Painting I
- ARTS 1810 - Jewelry and Small Metal Construction I
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
- ARTS 2630 - Painting II
- FYEX 1110 - First-Year Seminar
In addition to your associates you may also complete the following bachelors course requirements at CNM:
- ARTS 1410 - Introduction to Photography
- ARTS 2610 - Drawing II
- FDMA 1515 - Introduction to Digital Image Editing-Photoshop
Art - Graphic Design
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
- ARTS 1240 - Design I
- ARTS 1250 - Design II
- ARTS 1410 - Introduction to Photography
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
- ARTS 2610 - Drawing II
- FYEX 1110 - First-Year Seminar
In addition to your associates you may also complete the following bachelors course requirement at CNM:
FDMA 1515 - Introduction to Digital Image Editing-Photoshop
Art (Studio Art) Catalog 2025–2026
- ARTS 1610 – Drawing I
- COMM 1130 – Public Speaking (Recommended)
- ARTS 1410 – Introduction to Photography*
Please choose the following Program-Approved Art Studio Elective course program requirements:
- ARTS 1630 – Painting I
- ARTS 1710 – Introduction to Printmaking
- ARTS 1810 – Jewelry and Small Metal Construction I
Please choose the following Program-Approved Art History Elective course program requirements:
- ARTH 2110 – History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 – History of Art II
Art (Art History) Catalog 2025–2026
- ARTH 2110 – History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 – History of Art II
- ARTS 1240 – Design I*
- COMM 1130 – Public Speaking (Recommended)
Please choose two courses from the following Program-Approved Art Studio Electives:
- ARTS 1630 – Painting I
- ARTS 1710 – Introduction to Printmaking
- ARTS 1810 – Jewelry and Small Metal Construction I
Please choose the following Program-Approved Art Studio Elective course program requirements:
- ARTH 2201 – History of Women Artists
* Please select this NMSU program requirement to fulfill your Arts & Science Elective Option.
Art History
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
- One Modern Language course
Please choose one course from the following list:
- ARTH 2130 - Modern Art
- ARTH 2223 - World Architecture I: History of the Built Environment from Pre-History to 1400 CE
Please choose three courses from the following list:
- ARTS 1220 - Art Practices I
- ARTS 1230 - Art Practices II
- ARTS 1240 - Design I
- ARTS 1320 - Ceramics I
- ARTS 1410 - Introduction to Photography
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
- ARTS 1630 - Painting I
- ARTS 1710 - Introduction to Printmaking
- ARTS 1810 - Jewelry and Small Metal Construction I
- ARTE 2214 - Art in Elementary and Special Classrooms
- ARTS 2420 - Visualizing Ideas
- ARTS 2610 - Drawing II
- ARTS 2630 - Painting II
- ARTS 2810 - Jewelry and Small Metal Construction II
Art Studio
- ARTS 1220 - Art Practices I
- ARTS 1230 - Art Practices II
- ARTS 1410 - Introduction to Photography
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
- ARTS 1630 - Painting I
- ARTS 1710 - Introduction to Printmaking
- ARTS 1810 - Jewelry and Small Metal Construction I
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
- ARTH 2130 - Modern Art
Fine Arts
- ARTS 1240 - Design I
- ARTS 1250 - Design II
- ARTS 1610 - Drawing I
- ARTS 1620 - Life Drawing I
- ARTH 2110 - History of Art I
- ARTH 2120 - History of Art II
Learn About the Fine Arts Program at CNM
The Fine Arts program includes elements of drawing and design, portraiture and printmaking, ceramics and clay, photography, and digital art. Earn an Associate of Arts or certificate and pursue work as an Art Therapist, Photographer, Animator, and more.