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.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
_________ (required GE) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
_________ (required GE) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): ATS 203 Painting II |
_________ (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 |
_________ (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) |
_______ Level I (required for B.F.A.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at current college |
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ATS 102 Design I |
_______________________ |
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ATS 103 Painting I |
_______________________ |
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ATS 104 Ceramics I |
_______________________ |
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ATS 106 Sculpture I |
_______________________ |
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ATH 121 Art in the Ancient World |
_______________________ |
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ATH 122 Art in the Modern World |
_______________________ |
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ATS 107 Printmaking I OR ATS 114 Photography I |
_______________________ |
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ATS 201 Drawing II |
_______________________ |
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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