Overview

Grounded in SUNY Potsdam's liberal arts and sciences core, the majors of Graphic Design and New Media programme from State University of New York Potsdam will also incorporate art foundations and students will choose from studio electives in painting, printmaking, sculpture, drawing and mixed media, ceramics or photography.

Key facts:

The BA program requires 45 credit hours to complete, while the competitive BFA program requires 62 to 67 credit hours of coursework, and has a senior thesis sequence and a capstone exhibition. Admission to the graphic design and media arts BFA program will be by application only, similar to the College's existing visual arts BFA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Survey of Art: Ancient to Renaissance
Survey of Art: Renaissance to Modern
Color and Design
Three-Dimensional Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

SUNY Potsdam has rolling admission, so we review applications as they are completed.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Potsdam, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

After submitting your online application, arrange to have ALL official academic records sent to SUNY Potsdam. This includes official transcripts, examination scores, mark sheets from secondary school, as well as transcripts from colleges and/or universities previously attended.

The essay should express your educational goals, objectives and explain why you would like to attend SUNY Potsdam.

If English is not your native language, you will need to provide proof of English Proficiency.
Submit at least one letter of recommendation written by someone who knows your academic capabilities.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Out-of-State

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Potsdam

United States

892 - 1945 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Potsdam

Funding

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