Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts

The BFA Degree requires 72 credit hours in visual arts coursework and provides a more in-depth program of study in six of our concentrations (Animation, Cinematic Arts, Graphic Design, Intermedia, Photography, and Print Media) while also creating the opportunity for interdisciplinary experimentation in other visual arts media. Students who intend to pursue graduate studies or professions in these areas of art should consider choosing this degree. The Department of Visual Arts recognizes ongoing conceptual and technical changes in art and design, and incorporates those changes into the curricula. In addition to studying foundational techniques, art history, and critical theory, students are encouraged to explore related arts disciplines to inform their own art practices.

In the Education section you will enter your high school grades and current courses. Some colleges also need you to self report your high school transcript. You can check out your Courses & Grades section to learn more. If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services. Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Request an official transcript from your high school. Counselors may send us your transcripts electronically through the Common App School Report or they may mail a transcript to our office. Duolingo English Proficiency Test: 115 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading Writing Section): 500 Cambridge English Qualification: Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176 English composition at a U.S. College/University: grade of C or better Average GPA: 3.96 Average SAT Score: 1303 (2-part) Average ACT Composite Score: 25.7