This pathway is for students who are passionate about a career in the field of Studio Art & Design and want to use their creativity and artistic skills to make an impact on the world.

Students learn the elements and principles of art and design, contemporary art practices, and how to apply what they learn in their careers. They are encouraged to cultivate their artistic voice by refining their technical skills, conceptual development, and experimentation.

Cayuga’s Studio Art and Design program is designed for students planning to transfer after graduating who are passionate about a career where they can pursue their artistic vision.

In the Studio Art and Design field, you can:

• Develop and refine your artistic vision
• Lead museums and galleries in new artistic directions
• Teach future artists how to pursue their artistic goals
• Create thought-provoking cultural and marketing images
• Design industry-leading fashion trends

HIGH SCHOOL

Focus on developing your critical thinking and communication skills while experimenting with artistic materials and techniques to explore your creative vision.

Critical thinking and strong communication skills – through artistic platforms as well as verbal and written communications – are essential for Studio Art and Design careers. To enhance these skills, develop your craft and your writing ability while learning how to use and discuss the elements of art and principles of design. Also, being college-ready in English and Math will save you time and money.

People who work in the Arts need to:

li>Be curious, pay attention, and seek inspiration by developing strong observation skills
• Learn slow-looking to help you notice more and understand artwork
• Experiment to develop your creative voice
• Develop critical thinking and communication skills
• Hone your technical skills and experiment with the materials and techniques
• Learn how to use and discuss the elements of art and principles of design
• Collaborate with others to impact the community, the environment, and the world

ENGLISH

• 3-year high school English course average of 80 or higher

MATH

• Algebra I final course grade of 90 OR aim to complete Algebra II final course grade of 70 or higher (includes average of Algebra IIa & Algebra IIb)

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT FOR FREE IN HIGH SCHOOL

You can take Cayuga courses for FREE at your high school. This can save thousands in tuition when you complete your Studio Art & Design A.S. degree in just ONE YEAR at Cayuga.

• CCC ENGL 101: Freshman English I *
• CCC ENGL 102: Freshman English II *
• CCC MATH 104
• CCC PSY 101: Introduction Psychology OR CCC SOC 101: Introduction Sociology *
• CCC HIST 103, 104, or 105 *
• CCC Natural Sciences, such as BIO, PHY, GEOL, CHEM (Natural Sciences and Scientific Reasoning NSCI SUNY General Education)
• CCC ART, such as Art 103, Art 104, Art 215, Art 250, Art 252, Art 253
• General elective credits, such as Music, Telecommunications, Communications, or Culinary Arts
• CCC Health 104
• CCC PE, such as PE 130, 131, 144, 161, 162, 163

* Offered via BOCES Distance Learning

EARN YOUR DEGREE IN ONE YEAR AT CAYUGA

After high school, complete your degree in ONE YEAR at Cayuga Community College.

Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
Art 101: Art History - Ancient to Gothic	3	Art 102: Art History: Renaissance to Modern	3
Art 112: Two-dimensional Design	3	Art 104: Painting	3
Art 139: Art of Diverse Cultures	3	Art 160: Life Drawing	3
Art 106: Expressive Drawing	3	Art 113: Three-dimensional Design	3
Art Elective	3	Art or free elective (if needed)	3
Math * (if needed)	3	Health (If needed)	1
Total Credits	18	Total Credits	16

* This elective can be taken during Intersession, Spring, or Summer session.
Degree requirements subject to change. Meet with a Cayuga Advisor to make a personalized plan.

EARN YOUR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

If you complete Cayuga’s Studio Art & Design A.S. degree, SUNY Oswego will guarantee junior standing at transfer. That means less time and money to get a four-year degree.

Take a closer look at what transfer could look like for you at SUNY Oswego.