Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Arts - New York - NY - New York - Fashion Institute of Technology - New York - I1035

Join the vibrant art scene in New York, one of the world’s great art centers. At FIT, you’re part of a dynamic, creative community, at the doorstep of Chelsea’s galleries and a short hop from the city’s unparalleled museums and cultural resources.  

In a hands-on studio environment, with working artists as your teachers and New York City as your extended campus, you’ll explore a wide range of creative possibilities, from traditional media to 3D design and multimedia. You’ll graduate with the skills to pursue various opportunities in the applied arts or pursue a career as a practicing artist.

Highlights

• FIT’s New York location enables us to attract a Fine Arts faculty of renowned professional artists, who are also gifted teachers.
• In guest lectures and panel presentations, noted artists share their perspective on art and art-related careers.
• A  study abroad  program in Florence, Italy, in the last semester of the AAS program, provides the perfect setting for discovering thousands of years of art and architectural treasures.
• The student  Art Collective  arranges trips to regional museums and art events, and hosts an annual student exhibition at a New York City gallery.

In this program, you’ll:

• experience the art world in an  internship  at a museum or gallery, such as the Museum of Modern Art or National Academy of Design, or in a professional printmaking studio or art restoration company.
• broaden your perspective and hone your skills in the Fine Arts student clubs:  Urban Studio  focuses on creating a bridge between studio practice and the art community. Activities have included a mural in the Empire State Building, volunteer teaching, and a site-specific installation at the Bridge Art Fair at Art Basel Miami Beach.