Fine Arts: Visual Arts
Associate in Arts Degree Program
| Hegis Code: 5610 | Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022 |
| NYSED Code: 26642 | admissions@sunyulster.edu |
Program Description
This program is intended as a core curriculum to provide a foundation in the visual arts and a complementary selection of general education courses. It is recommended for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities for further study in the visual arts. Students who complete the Visual Arts Program will earn an Associate in Arts degree. This program is available for both part-time and full-time students.
Employment Potential
Through a portfolio of their creative work, graduates of this program will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of two- and three-dimensional visual communication through the disciplines of design, drawing, painting, and photography, and an awareness of the role of art in the development of cultural history. Above all, students will leave with a strong foundation in visual literacy that will prepare them for further study leading to a baccalaureate degree in the visual arts. The sophistication of visual communication that this degree ultimately bestows is highly sought after in the contemporary fields of advertising, design, fine art studios, art gallery and museum design, and the film, television, and video industries.
Requirements for Program Entry
Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
For More Information
Iain Machell
Chair, Visual Arts, Music and Theater
Office: Vanderlyn Hall, VAN 260 C
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5066
845:687-5066
E-mail: machelli@sunyulster.edu
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| Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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| First Semester | ||
| Course Number | Description | Credits |
| ART 103 | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ART 107 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 150 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ENG 101 | College English I | 3 |
ART 105 or ART 130 or |
Painting I or Photography I (digital) or History of 20th Century Design |
3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ART 104 | Drawing and Composition II | 3 |
| ART 108 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 151 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College English II | 3 |
HIS 103 or |
American History I or American History II |
3 |
| LIB 111 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| Semester Credits | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
ART 209 or |
Life Drawing I or Fashion Drawing and Design I |
3 |
| MAT 105 or higher | College Algebra or higher level math |
3-4 |
| Elective | Natural Science Elective | 3-4 |
| Elective | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective, Choose one of the following: | ||
| Painting I | 3 | |
| ART 130 | Photography I (digital) | 3 |
| ART 220 | History of 20th Century Design | 3 |
| ART 293 | Art Internship | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15-17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
ART 210 or |
Life Drawing II or Fashion Drawing and Design II |
3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Open Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective, Choose one of the following: | ||
| ART 105 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 106 | Painting II | 3 |
| ART 110 | 20th Century Art History | 3 |
| ART 130 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART 131 | Photography II | 3 |
| ART 138 | Introduction to Interior Design & Drafting | 3 |
| ART 180 | Introduction to Web Page Design | 3 |
| ART 293 | Art Internship | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61-63 | |
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. |
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