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.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
ENGL 100 (required GE) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
ENGL 101 (required GE) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): ATS 203 Painting II |
ART 116 (GE &major required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
________ (required GE) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): |
________ (required GE) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.): |
________ (required GE) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
_______________________ |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
_______________________ |
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The Arts (GEAR): ATS 101 Drawing I |
ART 120 (major required) |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
_______________________ |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
_______________________ |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable) |
_____ 101 (required for B.F.A.) |
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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ATS 102 Design I |
ART 110 |
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ATS 103 Painting I |
ART 115 |
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ATS 104 Ceramics I |
ART 130 |
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ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World |
ART 101 (Fall only) |
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ATH 122 Art in the Modern World |
ART 102 (Spring only) |
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ATS 114 Photography I |
ART 111 |
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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.