Welcome to Alfred University’s world-renowned School of Art & Design, a maker culture that produces award-winning artists and designers who succeed in a multitude of materials. We are housed within Alfred University’s New York State College of Ceramics, a unique public/private partnership for more than 100 years. In our studios, ideas come alive and inventions happen daily. With Fine Arts programs ranked in the top tier of MFA programs in the country, our School of Art & Design provides gifted students with an unmatched educational experience. Here, our students create without constraints on a daily basis in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment that encourages creativity, research and travel. You’ll enjoy the flexibility of not being required to declare a major but have the option to focus on a single area. Let’s make art. Alfred University.
School of Art and Design
For true artists, there's nothing more empowering than being given the space to thrive. At Alfred, you'll create without constraints on a daily basis in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment that encourages creativity and research. When our students aren't exploring our on-campus museums and galleries, they're illustrating, painting, sculpting or producing work that is wholly original and intrinsically beautiful.
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You are encouraged to explore various media and take an interdisciplinary approach to your work. Minor in dance, arts management, art education, or, say, equestrian studies. You can access classes in any of our other departments, colleges and schools and choose from our 65+ minors.
| Program | Major | Minor | Degree | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Major Offered | - Not Offered | BFA | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) |
| Art - Ceramic Art | - Not Offered | - Not Offered | BFA | Area of Study |
| Art - Drawing & Painting | - Not Offered | - Not Offered | BFA | Area of Study |
| Art - Expanded Media | - Not Offered | - Not Offered | BFA | Area of Study |
| Art - Sculpture-Dimensional Studies | - Not Offered | - Not Offered | BFA | Area of Study |
| Art History & Theory | Major Offered | Minor Offered | BS | Bachelor of Science |
| Education - Art | - Not Offered | Minor Offered |
BA - Bachelor of Arts BS - Bachelor of Science BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts
* Corning Community College degree completion program
Top ranked and internationally acclaimed, our MFA programs are known for their unique concentrations and exceptional faculty. Ready to elevate your career? Start here.
| Program | Masters | Doctorate | Certificate | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Art | MFA | Unavailable | Unavailable | |
| Electronic Integrated Arts | MFA | Unavailable | Unavailable | |
| Alfred-Düsseldorf Painting | MFA | Unavailable | Unavailable | |
| Sculpture-Dimensional Studies | MFA | Unavailable | Unavailable |
MA - Master of Arts MS - Master of Science MS Ed - Master of Science in Education MBA - Master of Business Administration MFA - Master of Fine Arts MPA - Master of Public Administration
PhD- Doctorate of Philosophy PsyD- Doctorate of Psychology
CAS- Certificate of Advanced Study
* Corning Community College degree completion program
** CITE / New York City Low Residency Program
School of Art & Design Foundations
A course for first-year students that's predicated on generating a rigorous studio practice through comprehensive teaching philosophy.
Thesis Exhibitions
Each year, candidates of the Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) and Master of Fine Art (MFA) degrees showcase their work in a series of culminating exhibitions.
Undergraduate School of Art & Design Portfolio
For Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Science in Art History and Theory (BS), School of Art & Design applicants.
Arts At Alfred
For true artists, there's nothing more empowering than being given the space to thrive. At Alfred, you'll create without constraints on a...
Alfred Summer Arts
Alfred Summer Arts offers four weeks of workshops, high school institutes and residencies across disciplines in our world class facilities. From ceramics to sound, printmaking to dance, 3-D printing to theatre, we welcome you to explore all our magic valley has to offer you this summer.
Museums & Galleries
You will learn something new every time you enter Alfred University's world-class museums and galleries.
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