HEGIS: 5610
SUNY CODE: 2987
The Art Studio curriculum develops technical skills and visual problem-solving abilities and introduces theoretical, historical, and critical issues that prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges to major in a visual arts program. The curriculum includes the study of painting, sculpture, drawing, pottery, photography and applied arts such as graphic design and fashion design.
The goals of this program are to:
- present students with the basic concepts of visual aesthetics, the historical background and the theoretical discourse of artmaking.
- introduce students to design theory including the visual elements and principals of design, and demonstrate how to apply them to creative visually successful and emotionally expressive works of art.
- introduce students to the vocabulary and critical thinking skills necessary to analyze and contextualize their artwork and the work of others.
- enable students to develop a portfolio of work to use for transfer to a four-year institution or entry into the workforce.
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- demonstrate a proficiency in the creative process from research and development through refinement, completion and reflection.
- create works of art that demonstrate an understanding of the visual elements and principles of design and the ability to choose the materials and techniques that express their intention and vision.
- recognize, analyze, and discuss nuance and complexity in visual art through critical reflections that demonstrate an understanding of form and content and the ability to situate a work in its historical, social, cultural and theoretical contexts.
Transfer Information
Graduates of this program have transferred to a variety of four-year institutions, including, SUNY Oswego, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Purchase, and SUNY Albany.
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