Overview

The curriculum provides an awareness and understanding of the historical and contemporary significance of art as a unique feature of society. Major programs offer the opportunity for professional artistic development while incorporating subjects that lead to a liberal education. These programs prepare the student for a range of professional opportunities or later graduate study in photography, fine art, and art history, as well as many related fields. As a cultural enrichment for our students, the Art Area sponsors exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and other events related to the visual arts.

Candidates for the BFA degree may select an option in fine arts or photography. Candidates for the BS degree may select the fine arts or photography option. Candidates for the BA degree may select an option in fine arts, art history, or photography. The BFA is a pre-professional degree. The College of Liberal Arts requirements for the BFA differ from other degree programs. Admission into either the Fine Arts or Photography option is selective and competitive. See program requirements for specific details.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to the Visual Arts
Foundations: 2-D
Foundations: 3-D
Foundations: Computers in Visual Arts
Foundations: Drawing
Digital Photography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Corvallis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are three routes into OSU degree programs:

Direct Entry: For students who meet the academic and language requirements set by the university
Pathway Programs: For students who want or need extra language or academic preparation before entering their degree program
English language programs: For students who meet the academic requirements but want or need extra language preparation before entering/applying for a degree program

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13365 USD / year

≈ 13365 USD / year
Out-of-State

13365 USD / year

≈ 13365 USD / year

Living costs

Corvallis

United States

1397 - 2488 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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