Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree

The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Tunxis Community College. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Tunxis Community College

300 Summit St, Hartford, CT

About
Tunxis Community College, located in Farmington, Connecticut, was founded in 1969 and is one of the 12 community college located throughout the state as part of the Connecticut Community Colleges System. The school is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is named after the Tunxis Native American Tribe that once occupied areas along the Farmington River and the word Tunxis means “The point where the river bends.”

Academics
Tunxis Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to choose which path is right for them. Individuals pursuing academic transfer will complete a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year program, and then apply for transfer to a four year institution and complete the final two years to complete their bachelor's degree. Career training programs offer  a hands on education in a high demand field or industry and upon completion allows the student to enter the workforce as qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts
• General Studies
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education

Admissions and Financial Aid
Tunxis Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual who is eighteen years of age or has earned a high school diploma to enroll by submitting an application and paying fees. Providing previous transcripts and test scores is also recommended, as is participating in new student enrollment and meeting with a counselor prior to registration. Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tunxis Community College offers an associate's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).