Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Fine Arts degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. apply the visual and writing skills needed to identify the main concepts governing a work of art to compare, critically analyze and discuss them in terms of their stylistic, social and historical contexts (visual literacy and critical analysis)
2. develop and apply the skills needed to use and control the basic materials employed in each studio art concentration, and/or the database research tools and writing skills employed in the study of art history. Students will also demonstrate safe studio practices in the proper use of tools and equipment, and/or proper research practices in terms of gathering, employing and citing primary and secondary sources (technical skills and professional practices)
3. be able to discuss works of art verbally, using acquired art-specific vocabulary during classroom discussions and, where possible, in-class presentations (oral communication)
4. conceive and execute well-informed, creative and innovative solutions to visual problems while working within assignment boundaries (concepts)
5. develop the ability to distinguish and analyze a resolved, well-executed work of art through an understanding of how form, color, and composition generate content (aesthetics)
6. produce a presentation portfolio or a written body of work that demonstrates department expectations within each concentration (portfolio)

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course  in any discipline is required. 

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

* Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective.

• ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)
• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
• Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

When Flexible Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any group

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

Major Requirements (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

• ART 3300 - Survey of Art History: From Ancient to Renaissance Art 3 Credit(s)
• ART 3400 - Survey of Art History: From Renaissance to 19th Century Art 3 Credit(s)
• ART 5500 - Design Foundations 3 Credit(s)
• ART 5700 - Drawing I 3 Credit(s)

Concentrations (5 Courses, 15, 16, or 17 Credits):

Select one (1) of the following concentrations:

Electives:

Total Credits: 60