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Why study Fine Arts AS at FMCC


This program is designed for students who wish to transfer and continue their studies in Fine Arts, leading to a bachelor’s degree, and for those who are seeking immediate employment. Students develop foundation-level concepts and skills with a focus on 2D, 3D, and digital media.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in the fine arts field. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Fine Artists (Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators)

MEDIAN SALARY

$32,141*

SALARY RANGE $8,205 - $106,079

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques (bls.gov).

Over 200 expected jobs in the region. +20.0% Growth in next 10 years. 23 Annual Job Openings.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Interior Designers

MEDIAN SALARY

$63,519*

SALARY RANGE $31,319 - $172,803

Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to the intended purposes. May specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design. (bls.gov).

Over 300 expected jobs in the region. +5.2% Growth in next 10 years. 30 Annual Job Openings.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Art Directors

MEDIAN SALARY

$62,531*

SALARY RANGE $27,272 - $180,862

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers engaged in artwork or layout design. (bls.gov).

Nearly 300 expected jobs in the region. -3.4% Growth in next 10 years. 32 Annual Job Openings.

Requires Bachelor Degree +
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

MEDIAN SALARY

$88,898*

SALARY RANGE $50,110 - $190,342

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. (bls.gov).

Over 10,000 expected jobs in the region. +11.3%Growth in next 10 years. 1,035 Annual Job Openings.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers


Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Transfer Opportunities

Being part of the largest system of public higher education in the United States, the State University of New York, SUNY FMCC has established a multitude of transfer pathways for our students at both SUNY and Private schools. Below are some of our major transfer colleges and universities.

Majors: Art BA, Art History BA

Majors: Visual Arts BS, Art History BA

Majors: Fine Arts BFA, Art History and Museum Professions BS, Interior Design BFA

Majors: Art (studio emphasis) BA

61-63 Credits

for Fine Arts

1,200 SQUARE FOOT

Perrella Gallery - located between the Evans Library and theater at the western end of O’Connell Hall

Program Insight

The Fine Arts degree is designed to allow you to express yourself, cultivate your skills as an artist, and explore a range of art techniques in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more.

Learning Outcomes


Students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate functional levels of technical art skills in a variety of media, and skills necessary for professional presentation.

  2. Possess and utilize vocabulary that describes established concepts and terms associated with the visual fine arts.

  3. Recognize and interpret major works of art, from a diverse global perspective, from prehistory to the present.

  4. Identify and articulate the elements and principles of design in pictorial composition 

  5. Articulately and critically respond to both familiar and unfamiliar works of art as well as formulate and defend value judgments about art 

Program Features


Perrella Gallery Center
Students have an opportunity to exhibit their work and meet visiting artists.

Student Art Guild Club
Promote visual fine arts on campus and in the community through the hosting exhibitions, field trips and creative projects.

International Study Abroad opportunities
previous trips to Peru where students ascended into the clouds to Cuzco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire and a gateway to pure adventure.

Internship Opportunities

Students can participate in an art internship at various locations and receive credit for prearranged academically applicable work experiences.

Dual Admissions Opportunities

Take advantage of the dual admissions opportunity and be accepted into SUNY Oswego’s Bachelors of Art: Art (Studio Emphasis) degree while attending the Fine Arts AS program at SUNY FMCC.

Course Highlights


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Course Catalog

SUNY FMCC offers its catalog online in a downloadable PDF document that makes information on programs, courses and policies most current and accessible, while reducing impact on the environment.  Additional information is available on the College’s website and portal. To read and search the FMCC Catalog, you’ll need Adobe Reader version 7.0 or later.

2023-2024 FMCC CATALOG
Program Course Layout

The Fine Arts program offers a variety of unique art courses to help your develop or refine your techniques.

ART 108 History of Modern Design

A survey course that focuses on the applied arts and industrial design from the eighteenth century to the present day. The course explores the relationship between design, fine arts, manufacturing, and the technical, social and commercial contexts in which they were produced. The course also traces the cultural and historical influences on major design movements and the styles from a wide variety of global cultures, including those of Europe, Africa, Asia Oceania and the Americas. Students will gain exposure to a wide variety of applied design forms such as architecture, graphic design, furniture, product and commercial design as well as decorative art styles, through multimedia presentations and lectures.

ART 210 Three-D Modeling

An introduction to digital rendering and modeling utilizing the industry standard program Maya®. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to create dynamic three- dimensional digital renderings and scenes. Students will acquire the analytical and critical thinking skills required to conceive, compose, produce and publish original digital renderings. Three-D composition fundamentals as well as concepts of motion will be covered in this course. Equipment will be supplied.

ART 299 Art Portfolio Development

This course affords the student the opportunity to develop professional presentation and career skills for employment, college transfer, and exhibition opportunities. Topics include portfolios, resumés, presentations, and business matters of concern to artists. Hours of class per week.

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