Art Studio (A.S.)
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, SUNY Albany, Cazenovia College, and The College of St. Rose.
Program of Study
1st Year
1st Semester
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| HU 113 | Drawing I | 3 |
| HU 120 | Two Dim Design & Color | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| | Mathematics Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| HU 220 | 3-Dimension Design/Sculpture | 3 |
| | Humanities Selective | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| SS 161 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| | Physical Education Elective | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Humanities Selective* Students must choose from:
HU 113, 114, 118, 122, 123, 126, 127, 129, 140, 142, 143, 146, 148, 291.
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| HU 111 | Art History I | 3 |
| | EN/FL/HU Elective | 3 |
| | Humanities Selective | 3 |
| | Lab Science Selective | 4 |
| | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Humanities Selective* Students must choose from:
HU 113, 114, 118, 122, 123, 126, 127, 129, 140, 142, 143, 146, 148, 291.
4th Semester
| HU 112 | Art History II | 3 |
| HU 117 | Drawing II | 3 |
| HU 230 | Senior Art Seminar | 1 |
| | Humanities Selective | 3 |
| | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Humanities Selective* Students must choose from:
HU 113, 114, 118, 122, 123, 126, 127, 129, 140, 142, 143, 146, 148, 291
Total Credit Hours: 62
For more information, contact the Humanities and Social Science Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8430, or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8430.