The Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art is designed to prepare students for entry into professional positions such as illustrators, teachers, art directors, art critics, studio/commercial photographers, or independent artists with lifelong growth as an artist. The program emphasizes mastering technical processes, understanding the role of cultural history as an influence upon artistic expression, developing verbal and visual communication skills, and the importance of creative and original thinking. Students will expand and enrich their studio and academic experiences through exhibitions, internships in professional settings such as the York College Art Galleries, completion of the Professional Development Seminar, and participation in activities such as artist’s lectures and museum excursions.
Degree Requirements
Institutional Degree Requirements
Program-Specific Degree Requirements: To be eligible for graduation, students majoring in Fine Art are required to earn a grade of 2.0 or higher in all major courses. Students must also complete a series of foundation courses by the end of the first semester of sophomore year, participate in the Sophomore Portfolio Review and Senior Portfolio Review and Exhibition, participate in the Junior Fine Art Studio Professional Development Seminar during their junior year, and in the senior year students enroll in both Senior Fine Art Studio and the Senior Art Major’s Exhibition.
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