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Thank you for your interest in the College of Fine Arts. We hope that this page will answer many of your questions about our programs and the application process.

• Why should I pursue an B.F.A. diploma?
Not only will a B.F.A. Diploma from Compass institute provide you with deeper knowledge, skills, and experience in the industry you want to enter, it will open more opportunities for employment and career growth.
• You keep mentioning these different "concentrations." How do I learn more about my options?
As mentioned, in the B.F.A. program, you will be able to choose a specific concentration area: Painting, Applied Art, Visual Communication, Print Making, Sculpture, and History of Arts. To learn more, visit our institute Website BFA page Course descriptions for the B.F.A.
• What are the differences between the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), and how can I decide what is right for me?
Bachelor of Arts is an Education Qualification Degree Program, Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) is an Education Technical Qualification.
The B.F.A., which requires 74 credits, provides much more breadth and depth than the B.A., which requires 43 credits. The B.F.A. is considered the degree for professional preparation; however, the B.A. degree provides the opportunity to take a second major, minors, or more elective courses. For example, the B.A. enables a student to study both art and psychology in preparation for a Masters in art therapy. Discuss the degrees with your advisor, any of the art faculty, or the art chairperson. You can also read about the B.F.A. and the B.A. in the Plattsburgh College Catalog, and in the catalogs of many art schools and universities with B.F.A. degrees.
• If I am turned down, can I reapply?
You may apply a maximum of three times.