DCC Unveils Art Studies Program

Release date: April 23, 2008

Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Dutchess Community College is now offering an Associate in Science in Art Studies, a two-year program designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year college to pursue an interest in the study of art.

The new program will allow students to create a portfolio of their work, while studying the basics in art history and studio art. Each student can explore one or more art concentrations, including graphic design, photography, ceramics, calligraphy, and mixed media.

Program graduates will have satisfied all 10 of the SUNY General Education course requirements prior to transfer to a four-year institution. Articulation agreements exist to facilitate students transferring into art education programs.

For more information about the program, call Joe Cosentino, chair of the Performing, Visual Arts and Communications program, at 845-431-8610 or visit www.sunydutchess.edu.

Founded in 1957, Dutchess Community College is a two-year community college celebrating its 50th anniversary of excellence and service to the residents of Dutchess County. It is part of the State University of New York and is one of 30 community colleges in the state system. The College offers a wide variety of associate degree programs, as well as career programs in major technical, human service and business areas. The College also offers non-credit courses through its Office of Community Services to meet the continuing education needs of civic, cultural, business and professional groups and the community at large. The main campus is at 53 Pendell Road in Poughkeepsie, while the Dutchess South extension site is in Hollowbrook Park, Building #4 at 31 Marshall Road in Wappingers Falls.

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