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Transfer Planning Sheet Art: Concentration in Studio Art

Transfer Planning for Art: Concentration in Studio Art, B.A.

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. 

SUNY General Education

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

Communication 1 (GEC1):  CPN 100 Writing Studies I

_________ (GE required)

Communication 2 (GEC2):  CPN 101 Writing Studies II

_________ (GE required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP): ATS 203 Painting II

_________ (GE & major required)

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

_________ (GE required)

Mathematics (GEMA):

_________ (GE required)

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

_________ (GE required)

Humanities (GEHU):

_______________________

The Arts (GEAR):  ATS 101 Drawing I

_________ (major required)

Social Sciences (GESS):

_______________________

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

_______________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

_______________________

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

_____ Level I (required for B.A.)
_____ Level II (required for B.A.)
_____ Level III (required for B.A.)
_____ Level IV (required for B.A.)

Additional Major Requirements (21 credits)

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

ATS 102 Design I

_______________________

ATS 103 Painting I

_______________________

ATS 104 Ceramics I

_______________________

ATS 106 Sculpture 1

_______________________

ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World

_______________________

ATH 122 Art in the Modern World

_______________________

ATS 114 Photography I

_______________________

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

Art: Concentration in Studio Art

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: Concentration in Studio Art

The art and art history curriculum will develop your critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving abilities by immersing you in the history and making of visual art. You’ll learn the importance of the art object in society as a means of both individual and cultural expression.

Career Potential

  • Professional artist
  • Designer or photographer
  • Lecturer or professor
  • 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.

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
  • Exploring art traditions of the world

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.