Through advanced courses, you'll gain additional training and experience in portfolio development, as well as learn the skills you need to succeed in the creative field. Join a highly-supportive yet critical academic/studio environment to grow and thrive.
This program asks students to further their artistic focus in a continued development of their creative practice. Students may focus on study in ceramics, drawing, 2D design, 3D design, digital art, graphic design, illustration, multimedia, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, or may pursue interdisciplinary studies. Within the program, students will continue the acquisition of technical and conceptual and skills required of a professional artist. Students are required to also further their understanding of contemporary art and the critical issues facing their field.
The Studio Art Advanced Certificate Program serves students with undergraduate degrees and a minimum of 39 credits in art/design.
Achieving your long-term career goals shouldn’t come at the expense of your immediate financial security. Our programs are affordable — providing a quality education at a reasonable cost.
Each participant will be assigned an advisor that will meet with the student individually about his or her relevant background, knowledge, skill level, and what the student hopes to gain from enrollment in the Certificate Program. Advisors meet with students at the start of their coursework and at the end of each semester to help guide the student toward the successful completion of the program and the achievement of the student’s goals.
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Prospective students may be eligible for an award which includes an annual stipend, in addition to fully-paid tuition for full-time study.
Assistantships provide an opportunity to gain experience through professional work on campus.
As part of the SUNY system, Oswego offers top rated programs at an affordable cost. Add to that our extensive offering of Assistantship and Scholarship opportunities and an Oswego graduate education is well within reach.
All international transcripts must be verified using one of the following methods as part of your application process:
English Language Proficiency: Submit official TOEFL (79 overall, MBA 83) or IELTS (6.5) scores, unless exempt.
Visa and I-20 Documentation: After acceptance, upload your financial documents and passport copy to receive your Form I-20 for your visa application.
For more details, please visit Application Requirements for International Graduate Students.
In 500 words or less, describe your personal achievements relating to your academic interests, and detail your educational and professional objectives with reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego. This statement will help the review team better understand and evaluate your application.
Submit 10 to 15 samples of your design work as digital files in your area of interest, including an annotated list providing the title, date of the work and describing the context and your role in the project. You may also provide a URL to a portfolio.