Art, BA
New York, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 52,924 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* subject to change
The Art Bachelor of Arts program offers students a chance to explore and develop their artistic skills across various disciplines. It emphasizes hands-on learning and encourages students to expand their creativity while gaining a strong foundation in art history, theory, and practice. The program aims to prepare students for careers in the arts, whether they want to become working artists, educators, or pursue further studies. It combines studio courses with liberal arts classes, helping students build a well-rounded understanding of art's role in society and develop their individual voices.
The program also provides opportunities for students to engage with professional practices and gain real-world experience. Through internships, exhibitions, and collaborations, students can connect with the arts community and develop portfolios that showcase their work. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor their academic journey to their interests and goals. With access to experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, students are supported at every step as they hone their skills and build confidence in their artistic abilities.
Our BA program provides you with a concentrated program of art and design with a liberal arts education. Our coursework will help you build knowledge in subjects such as digital art, graphic design, photography, video production, animation, drawing, painting, sculpture, and art history, allowing you to gain a wide range of experience in the field.
- ART 245 Art History: History of Photography
- ART 288: Mobile Media: City as Screen
- ART 173 Graphic Design I
Partnerships, Internships, and Unique Opportunities
In addition to the many opportunities available to students via the Pace University Art Gallery, Pace has a partnership with the world-renowned International Center of Photography (ICP), where students can take a number of innovative and professional studio courses at their school that complement the curriculum in photography offered on the NYC Campus.
Students from the Art Department have interned in leading art galleries, artists’ studios, and institutions in New York City, such as:
- Baxter St at the Camera Club of New York
- BBC Studios
- Bronx Documentary Center
- Creative Time
- Gilles Peress Studio from Magnum Photos
- Maison de Papillon
- NBC Universal
- NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
- Purple Throne
- Slag Gallery
- Son of a Gun! Entertainment
The Art Department offers career panels in art, art history, and design every semester, exposing students to opportunities in portfolio preparation, applying for graduate school, or installing an exhibition.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Animator
- Graphic designer
- Portrait artist
- Social media manager
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