1. State University of New York at New Paltz
  2. Program
  3. Foundation-program
  4. Foundation Year

Foundation Year

12 Months On Campus Foundation-program Program

State University of New York at New Paltz

Program Overview

The program presents many challenges designed to help students develop the confidence and skills to push their creative work beyond the obvious and familiar. Students take courses in specific mediums, but also design basics, art fundamentals, and art history, to lend context and conceptual backing to the work they produce.

Program Key Stats




44 %

Eligibility Criteria


6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

The basic requirement for admission is a high school degree and a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or an 85% grade average or higher).

Career Options

  • Educator
  • Graphic Designer
  • UX Designer
  • Senior Graphic Designer
  • Video Editor

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