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Program checklist · Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA_BFAS]

Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA_BFAS]

State University of New York at Cortland · Cortland, NY

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Program
Award
Art Studio: Bachelor of Fine Arts [BFA_BFAS]
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The B.F.A. is an intensive studio art degree program designed for students aiming to pursue a professional career in art or prepare for advanced graduate study, particularly a Master of Fine Arts. The degree requires 76 credit hours in the major, including foundation courses, skills core, studio specialization, and five art history classes. Specializations offered include ceramics, drawing, fiber and mixed media, graphic design and digital media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196149
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196149_ee7aaeee
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

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    A. Required Foundations in Art Studio: 21 credit hours

    0 items

      Drawing Foundation

      3 items
      1. ATS 101
        Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ATS 201
        Drawing II (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ATS 314
        Figure Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      Design Foundation

      5 items
      1. ATS 102
        Design I (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ATS 202
        Design II (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ATS 310
        Digital Photography (3 cr. hr.) or
        Not resolved to a course
      4. ATS 313
        Film Photography (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. ATS 317
        Color Concepts (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      B. Exposure and Skills Core in Art Studio: 15 credit hours

      6 items
      1. ATS 103
        Painting I (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ATS 104
        Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ATS 106
        Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. ATS 107
        Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. ATS 108
        Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.) or
        Not resolved to a course
      6. ATS 208
        Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      C. B.F.A. Field Course: 1 credit hour

      1 item
      1. ATT 115
        Field Study at Raquette Lake (1 cr. hr.)
        Not resolved to a course

      D. Studio Art Media Specialization Courses: 9 credit hours

      0 items

        Ceramics

        3 items
        1. ATS 204
          Ceramics II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATS 304
          Ceramics III (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. ATS 404
          Ceramics IV (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Drawing

        3 items
        1. ATS 301
          Drawing III (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATS 341
          Digital Illustration (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. ATS 401
          Drawing IV (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Fiber and Mixed Media

        3 items
        1. ATS 208
          Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATS 308
          Fibers III (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. ATS 408
          Fibers IV (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Graphic Design and Digital Media

        3 items
        1. ATS 240
          Graphic Design I (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATS 241
          Typography I (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. ATS 440
          Portfolio Practicum (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Painting

        3 items
        1. ATS 203
          Painting II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATS 303
          Painting III (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. ATS 403
          Painting IV (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Printmaking

        3 items
        1. ATS 207
          Printmaking II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATS 307
          Printmaking III (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. ATS 407
          Printmaking IV (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        Sculpture

        3 items
        1. ATS 206
          Sculpture II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATS 306
          Sculpture III (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. ATS 406
          Sculpture IV (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        E. Thesis: 6 credit hours

        2 items
        1. ATS 498
          Bachelor of Fine Arts - Thesis I (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATS 499
          Bachelor of Fine Arts - Thesis II (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        F. Art History Foundation: 6 credit hours

        2 items
        1. ATH 121
          Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATH 122
          Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        G. Art History Advanced Courses: 9 credit hours

        3 items
        1. ATH 357
          Modern Art (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. ATH 457
          Contemporary Art (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. One additional ATH course (WRIT) (3 cr. hr.)
          Not resolved to a course

        H. Art Studio Electives: 6 credit hours

        0 items

          I. Professional Practices and Research: 3 credit hours

          1 item
          1. ATT 495
            Professional Practices and Research (3 cr. hr.)
            Not resolved to a course

          Example of the B.F.A. in Art Studio [BFAS] over four years

          0 items

            First Year Fall

            6 items
            1. ATH 121
              Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. ATS 101
              Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. ATS 102
              Design I (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. COR 101
              The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. CPN 100
              As published: “Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.)”
            6. GEMA course (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            First Year Spring

            4 items
            1. ATH 122
              Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. ATS 201
              Drawing II (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. ATS 202
              Design II (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. CPN 101
              Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Second Year Fall

            6 items
            1. ATS 103
              Painting I (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. ATS 107
              Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. ATS 108
              Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.) or
              Not resolved to a course
            4. ATS 208
              Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. ATT 115
              Field Study at Raquette Lake (1 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            6. World language 101 (3 cr. hr.) GESS course (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Second Year Spring

            4 items
            1. ATS 104
              Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. ATH 357
              Modern Art (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. ATS 200
              level Specialization course (3 cr. hr.) GEUS course (3 cr. hr)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. ATS 106
              Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Third Year Fall

            3 items
            1. ATH 457
              Contemporary Art (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. ATS 314
              Figure Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. ATS 200
              level Studio Art elective (3 cr. hr.) ATS 300-level Specialization course (3 cr. hr.) GENS course (4 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Third Year Spring

            3 items
            1. ATS 310
              Digital Photography (3 cr. hr.) or
              Not resolved to a course
            2. ATS 313
              Film Photography (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. ATS 400
              level Specialization course (3 cr. hr.) ATH 300-level Art History course (3 cr. hr.) GEWH course (3 cr. hr.) GEHU course (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Fourth Year Fall

            3 items
            1. ATS 498
              Bachelor of Fine Arts - Thesis I (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. ATT 495
              Professional Practices and Research (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. ATS 300
              level Studio Art elective (3 cr. hr.) GEST course (3 cr. hr.) Upper level elective (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Fourth Year Spring

            2 items
            1. ATS 499
              Bachelor of Fine Arts - Thesis II (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. ATS 300
              level Studio Art elective (3 cr. hr.) GEDI course (3 cr. hr.) Upper level elective (3 cr. hr.) Upper level elective (3 cr. hr.)
              Not resolved to a course
            Source. State University of New York at Cortland, catalog 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog — https://catalog.cortland.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=51&poid=8863&returnto=7255. Captured page pages/0155.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.