About this Program

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) is a professional degree that focuses on intensive creative work in the following visual arts majors: 3D Media & Materials Studies, Graphic Design, Painting & Drawing, and Photography & Print Media. The B.F.A. does not have a freshman entrance portfolio review for admission. Students who are pursuing the B.F.A. degree must consult with the Art Department's Chief Departmental Advisor before or during their first semester at ¹ÏÉñÍø. Students are expected to begin their art studio foundations coursework in their first year of study.

Program Highlights

  • Our undergraduate programs are open to any undergraduate student who has met the required prerequisites for the declaration of a major at ¹ÏÉñÍø.

  • Graduates of the Art Department are employed in area schools, museums, and businesses.

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ¹ÏÉñÍø's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

$57,520 Median Salary

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

Set and Exhibit Designers

$59,590 Median Salary

Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.

Art Directors

$103,510 Median Salary

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

$78,720 Median Salary

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.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Fine Arts at ¹ÏÉñÍø?
Students entering the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Fine Arts should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Transfer

At ¹ÏÉñÍø, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $439
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,109

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¹ÏÉñÍø. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for continuing students, information about which can be found on the following webpage: /artdept/resources/scholarships

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