Fine Arts

Careers in Fine Arts

Artistic talent and design knowledge open doors to a wide range of fulfilling career opportunities. Take your first steps toward creating, teaching, or managing art with a Fine Arts degree. With a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, you'll be prepared for a wide range of professional careers.

Transfer to a Bachelor’s Degree Program

The Fine Arts A.S. degree prepares you to transfer to a related bachelor’s degree program. You'll take classes that align with the requirements of a future college major.

FLCC partners with other colleges to make your transfer path easier:

• Transfer Agreements outline how FLCC classes and credits transfer to a partner college.
• Joint Admissions Agreements admit you to FLCC and a transfer school at the same time.

Our advisors will help you select courses that fit your goals and make the most of your credits when you transfer.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Students in our Fine Arts program go on to earn a bachelor's degree from colleges such as:

• Buffalo State University
• Roberts Wesleyan University
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Rhode Island School of Design
• Savannah College of Art and Design
• SUNY Brockport
• SUNY New Paltz
• SUNY Oswego

Learn from Experienced Artists and Designers

Visit local art galleries, museums, print shops, and design firms to learn about current trends in art and design. You'll attend exhibitions, meet visiting artists, hear from guest speakers, and participate in community workshops.

Student Collaboration and Community

Fine arts and graphic design students share many core courses at FLCC — so you'll be part of a talented and diverse community of artists. You'll have many opportunities to connect with peers and work on projects together, including:

• Student Art Club — participate in gallery openings, guest lecture events, and student trips.
• Create + Connect — a twice-monthly public event focused on creating art in an informal environment while connecting with others.
• Letters & Lattes — a public arts event for anyone ages 15-21 to connect with peers and explore your creativity in a safe space.

Fine Arts Courses

Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• ART 100 - Art History: Prehistory to Middle Ages
• ART 101 - Art History: Renaissance to Modern Art
• ART 102 - Foundation Drawing I
• ART 103 - Foundation Drawing II
• ART 104 - Design I
• ART 105 - Design II
• ART 109 - Art Portal
• ART 251 - Portfolio Prep

Visit our academic catalog for a complete list of program requirements. Review prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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