International Year One - Undergraduate Pathway - Arts (5-Semester Pathway) Transfer to Bachelor of Arts - Art

Program Description

International Year One allows student to begin earning credits toward their degree even if they don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry. They will receive additional support to help them succeed and progress to their degree path so they can graduate at the same time as direct entry students.

The Art Department is committed to developing in each art major the capacity for creative problem solving in making art. We ask students to progress through a series of studio projects, acknowledging a firm foundation in art history and contemporary art, and through critical thinking to achieve individual expression. We believe that contemporary expression in art requires a grounding not just in studio practice but also in the rigorous study of various image-making traditions and cultures. We further think that it is important that students develop an understanding of the art world itself which is best explored through the offerings of New York City.