Overview

At Art Studio from Western Washington University classes are designed to familiarize students with the principles that shape and inform visual literacy and expression through a variety of practices in art making.

The Art Studio program at Western Washington University includes ceramics, drawing, fiber/fabrics, inter and mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Students in the program investigate the function of art and the relationships between art, culture, artist, and audience.

The Art Studio BFA continues beyond the BA to a more advanced level.

Careers and Graduate Studies

Western Art alumni have gone on to pursue their passions, including:

Robert McCauley: National Endowment for the Arts fellowship recipient and professional painter

Eugenie Tung: head teacher for the Joan Mitchell Foundation Education Program

Jim Goldberg: author of seven books, National Endowment for the Arts and Guggenheim Fellowship recipient, and professional photographer

Virginia Troy: Associate professor of Art History at Berry College

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Dialogue

Drawing

2-Dimensional Art

3-Dimensional Art

Visual Culture in the Ancient World

Visual Culture in Medieval Europe

Visual Culture in 15th and 16th Century Europe

Visual Culture in 17th and 18th Century Europe

Visual Culture in Western Europe in the 19th Century

Visual Culture in Western Europe and America in the 20th Century

Visual Culture in South and Southeast Asia

Visual Culture in East Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bellingham, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 1805 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The International Student Application for Admission submitted by the application deadline

$60 non-refundable application fee

An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals

Official academic credentials

Evidence of English language proficiency

Statement of Financial Responsibility

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7995 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7995 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Bellingham

1109 - 1684 USD /month

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