Prepare yourself to become a working artist.
If you aspire to become a working artist in either Graphic Design,
Painting/Drawing, Photography, Printmaking/Art of the Book or
Sculpture/3D Media, or want to immerse yourself in the Visual Arts,
The School of Art+Design offers the intensity, depth and excellence
you’re looking for.

As one of the preeminent undergraduate BFA programs in the country,
the School of Art+Design is competitive and work in the studios and
classrooms is rigorous. But what really sets us apart is, in many ways,
our surroundings:

New York City
In addition to the vibrant artist community here, our nearness to
New York City gives you access to world-class artists and venues that
never cease to inform and inspire – not to mention attract some of the
finest exhibiting artists and educators to our campus.

Neuberger Museum of Art
Located on campus, the Neuberger Museum of Art of Purchase College
is the 8th largest university museum in the country – and an ongoing
inspiration for students.

160,000 square feet of art-making opportunity
Our Art+Design building is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the
Northeast, providing students with superb studio environments, and
state-of-the-art software and hardware specifically geared to the demands
of professional design and art-making.

PROGRAMS