Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA_BFAS]
The B.F.A. is an intensive degree program in studio art, intended for students who plan to pursue a professional career in art or to prepare for specialized graduate study, in particular the master of fine arts. The degree requires 73 credit hours in the major, including foundation, skills core, studio specialization and five art history courses. Specializations include painting, sculpture, ceramics, print media, fibers and new media design. The culminating experience is the two-semester senior thesis project. A cohesive body of work is developed from concept to exhibition, accompanied by written abstract and oral presentation. One semester of foreign language or equivalent is required. Admission to the B.F.A. program is by portfolio review.
Career Potential
Artists, designers and educators in ceramics, fiber arts, painting, print media, sculpture, new media design and graphic design.
Total credit hours in the major: 73
Program Details for Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA_BFAS]Art: Concentration in Art History [ART_ARTH]
Art History survey courses ATH 121, 122, 223 provide a systematic exploration of the major art traditions of the world. Upper-division courses 200-level and above introduce the student to more intensive study of the art of a particular period or region through a variety of approaches and techniques of art historical analysis. ATH 429: Advanced Topics in Art History often is used to meet the special interests of students and to take advantage of new art discoveries and major exhibitions.
The diverse interests of Cortland's Art History faculty provide the student with opportunities to broaden global and multicultural awareness through an understanding of artistic achievement in our own and other cultures.
Career Potential
- art historian
- art education
- museum practices
- curator
- art criticism
- archivist
- researcher
Art: Concentration in Studio Art [ART_ARTS]
The B.A. in studio art is a well-rounded degree program in studio art with a strong basis in liberal arts. It is intended for students who plan to pursue a generalized career in art or to prepare for graduate study.
The degree requires 48 credit hours in the major, including foundation, skills core, studio specialization and four art history courses. Specializations include painting, print media, fiber arts, ceramics and sculpture. The B.A. program does not require a portfolio review for admission.
Career Potential
- Artists
- Designers and educators in ceramics
- Fiber arts
- Painting
- Print media
- Sculpture
- New media design and graphic design
Art-related fields such as
- Corporate art buyer
- Art publications employee
- Art writer
- Art handler
- Gallery preparatory staffer
- Facilitator for nonprofits, arts festivals and community arts organizations.