Fine Arts AS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Course Catalog
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2024-2025 FMCC CATALOGProgram Course Layout
The Fine Arts program offers a variety of unique art courses to help your develop or refine your techniques.
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.
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.
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.