Contact Us:
Alfred University
College of
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Ph: 607.871.2171
Fx: 607.871.2831

Dean:
Mary McGee, Th.D.
Email
   College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary Art : Major Requirements
Interdisciplinary Art Core requirements: 30 credits
  • Fine Arts I-IV (FNAR 101-104) 16 credits
  • Philosophy of Art (PHIL 283) 4 credits
  • Found. to Art History (ARTH, 100 level courses) 6 credits
  • Fine Arts Seminar (FNAR 400) 4 credits

Concentrations: (choose one) 32 credits

Visual Arts

  • Studios (12 credits at the 200 level; 12 credits at the 300-level or above)
  • Theory elective, 4 credits
  • Art History elective, 4 credits

Pre-Art Therapy: Within the Visual Arts concentration, students must take 4 credits each in drawing, painting, and sculpture.  27 credits of psychology core courses & electives are recommended.  Additionally students must have experience in human services.

Art Education: In addition to Visual Arts concentration credits, 33 education credits are required.  This generally requires an additional semester for student teaching.

Art History/Theory

  • Art History Electives, 16 credits
  • Theory Electives, 8 credits
  • Art History or Theory Electives, 8 credits
    (or 8 Studio credits with permission of advisor)

Performance Concentration

  • Studio electives in THEA, DANC, MUSC, ART, 24 credits
  • Theory electives, 7-8 credits

Studio and Theory electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor to form a unified curriculum in Performance.  At least 12 credits in studio electives should be taken in Performing Arts.

Senior exhibitions are not required for Fine Arts majors. Students who choose this option will exhibit their work in The Brick Studios.

Links: Contact Us:

Arrow IconProgram Overview
Arrow IconFaculty Profiles
Arrow IconRequirements for Major
Arrow IconRequirements for Minor


Division of Human Studies
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802

Division Chairperson: Dr. William Dibrell
Ph: 607.871.2217
Email

Division Secretary: Marilyn Saxton
Ph: 607.871.2217
Fx: 607.871.3366