Professor Becket's interests include kinetic sculptures and installations that create projected imagery produced through analogue methods.
Art, BFA
Elevate your artistry and build a professional portfolio with Pace University’s BFA in art. This studio-intensive program combines hands-on training with creative exploration, preparing you for success in art, design, and emerging creative industries. Located in New York City’s cultural hub, you’ll gain valuable experience through exhibitions, internships, and mentorship from practicing artists.
Location
New York City
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Master Your Medium with a BFA in Studio Art
The BFA in art at Pace University provides you with comprehensive studio art training and immersive experiences in New York City’s vibrant creative community. With a curriculum designed for depth and exploration, you’ll develop expertise in your chosen medium—whether painting, digital design, photography, or sculpture—while learning to push creative boundaries.
The program begins with foundational courses in traditional and digital media, followed by advanced practice-based electives and a capstone senior exhibition, where you’ll present a focused body of work. Throughout your studies, you’ll collaborate with faculty mentors who are active professionals in the art world, and you’ll have access to exhibition opportunities at the Pace University Art Gallery.
Internships at top art institutions and creative studios in New York City enable you to gain professional experience and build industry connections. Join the ranks of graduates who have gone on to successful careers as animators, graphic designers, photographers, and studio artists.
Our Curriculum
Our BFA program provides students with a broad introduction to the studio arts through an intensive sequence of courses in various media, followed by comprehensive study in a selected studio area. The degree culminates with the senior capstone course exhibition of a focused body of creative work.
You’ll explore a broad array of materials, techniques and processes to realize content in inventive and innovative ways in your studio courses.
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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
Careers
Our professional Art, BFA program prepares you for a variety of careers or advanced study in the field.
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
Student Spotlight
Pace taught me that I can be enterprising and entrepreneurial. That I can try things to see if they work. And that being successful as an artist is about not stopping. And not settling.
—Mariah Kitner '15
Featured Faculty
Professor Gottesfeld’s interests include landscape/place/the environment in paintings and drawings.
Professor Stroup’s interests include photography, printing, installation, and artist books. His recent prints on canvas make photography into a tactile experience for the viewer.
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
Explore required documents and admission decision dates for first-year, transfer, and international students.
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Ready to apply? Begin your application process.
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
Merit Scholarship Estimator
Estimate your merit scholarship eligibility based on your academic achievements to see how much merit aid you may receive.
Net Price Calculator
Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your annual education costs and financial aid package.
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Connect with our dedicated admission counselors who are here to support you every step of the way. Schedule a one-on-one appointment to discuss your goals, application questions, and any other information you need to make an informed decision about your future at Pace.
Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Brenda McManus, MFA
Associate Professor, Chair
Phone: (212) 346-1107
Email: bmcmanus@pace.edu