BA Art, Studio at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

Ideally located halfway between the art centers of New York City and the Hamptons, Stony Brook offers a unique opportunity to study in a quiet and spacious setting while maintaining close contact with the pulse of the art world. Studio Art majors concentrate on the creative, technical, and practical aspects of the discipline, and then choose from several specialized tracks.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Art | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking, Electronic Media and Photography, Sculpture and Ceramic Sculpture. Sample courses: The Creative Process, Digital Arts: Animation, Life Drawing and Painting, Foundations: Idea and Form.

Career pathways

Career options include Fashion Designer, Multimedia Artist / Animator, Industrial / Commercial Graphic Designer, Art Therapist, Conservator / Restorer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission applies to the major at college/university level (Stony Brook University undergraduate admission). As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027. Transfer entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027.

First-year: Spring 2027 entry deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Early Action deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Regular Decision deadline January 15 (completion deadlines: all required materials must be received by the date). The application fee is $50. Apply through the Common App, SUNY App or Coalition application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test optional); SAT code 2548, ACT code 2952.

Transfer: Spring 2027 deadline November 1; Fall 2027 deadline May 1. The application fee is $50 (waived for up to four college choices for SUNY or CUNY two-year college graduates). Apply through the Common App or SUNY App. SAT/ACT scores are optional. Fall decisions begin mid-February; Spring decisions begin mid-November.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

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