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Transfer Planning Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts

Transfer Planning Sheet Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts

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 current college

Communication 1 (GEC1):  CPN 100 Writing Studies I

_________ (required GE)

Communication 2 (GEC2):  CPN 101 Writing Studies II

_________ (required GE)

Communication – Presentation (GECP):  ATS 203 Painting II

_________ (GE &major required)

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

_________ (major required)

US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

_______________________

World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

_______________________

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

_______ Level I (required for B.F.A.)

Additional Major Requirements (27 credits)

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

ATS 102 Design I

_______________________

ATS 103 Painting I

_______________________

ATS 104 Ceramics I

_______________________

ATS 106 Sculpture I

_______________________

ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World

_______________________

ATH 122 Art in the Modern World

_______________________

ATS 107 Printmaking I OR ATS 114 Photography I

_______________________

ATS 201 Drawing II

_______________________

ATS 202 Design II

_______________________

*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 March 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.

After applying, students must send transcripts