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TC3 Transfer Planning for Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA_BFAS) 

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland. Admission to the BFA program of Art Studio is by portfolio review.

SUNY General Education

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at TC3

Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I

ENGL 100 (required GE)

Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II

ENGL 101 (required GE)

Communication – Presentation (GECP): ATS 203 Painting II

ART 116 (GE &major required)
(spring only)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):

________ (required GE)

Mathematics (GEMA):

________ (required GE)

Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):

________ (required GE)

Humanities (GEHU):

_______________________

Social Sciences (GESS):

_______________________

The Arts (GEAR): ATS 101 Drawing I

ART 120 (major required)

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

_______________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

_______________________

World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)

_____ 101 (required for B.F.A.)

Additional Major Requirements (21 credits)

Cortland Degree Requirements

Complete at TC3

ATS 102 Design I

 ART 110

ATS 103 Painting I

ART 115

ATS 104 Ceramics I

ART 130

ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World

ART 101 (Fall only)

ATH 122 Art in the Modern World

ART 102 (Spring only)

ATS 114 Photography I

ART 111

ATS 202 Design II

ART 118

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts

School of Arts and Sciences

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

  • To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
  • Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
  • If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts

If you’re planning to pursue a professional career in art or are preparing for specialized graduate study, in particular the master of fine arts, then you may want to consider a B.F.A., an intensive degree program in studio art.

Career Potential

  • Artist
  • Designer and educator in:
  • Ceramics
  • Fiber art
  • Print media
  • Painting

What Will I Learn?

You’ll benefit from small, engaging classes taught in modern studios designed for

  • Sculpture
  • Ceramics
  • Painting and drawing
  • Two-dimensional design
  • Printmaking
  • Fiber art
  • Digital art

Applying to Cortland

  • SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
  • Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.

After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.