Arts / Arts Classes at SOTA

"Art is humanity's most essential, most universal language. It is not a frill, but a necessary part of communication. The quality of civilization can be measured through its music, dance, drama, architecture, visual art, and literature. We must give our children knowledge and understanding of civilization's most profound works."-- Ernest Boyer

SOTA students choose from a wide variety of art classes to build their chosen major.

Graduating from School of the Arts means that our students have surpassed the standard amount of credits required by the State of New York, and can graduate with 25.5 credits due to the additional Arts sequence students are required to take.

Click HERE listing of courses available within the art majors

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