Overview

The creative/studio curriculum in the Art program from University of Massachusetts Boston provides a sound basis in creative process, in visual thinking, and in certain technical skills. Courses in art history explore the aesthetic attributes of art objects contextualized in history, culture, and religion. Students may elect to focus their studies in art history, or in studio, or they may chose to balance the two.

Goals and Objectives

As part of its commitment to maintain accreditation with NEASC and the DESE, the Art Program provides the highest quality instruction by fostering critical thinking and visual literacy. Graduates with the BA in Art from UMass Boston will:

Gain an understanding of basic studio and Art history concepts that will be evident in their work.

Gain an understanding of basic knowledge and concepts of Art history that will be evident in their studio and/or written work.

Explore studio experiences with traditional and contemporary media.

Gain knowledge of the technical and expressive possibilities of at least two media.

Acquire a depth of understanding and experience within a specific area of the Arts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Language of Art
Ancient and Medieval Art
Renaissance to Modern Art
Studies in the History of Art
Images of the Body
Architecture, Design, and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 2008 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed UMass Boston online admission application

Application fee of $100

An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional.

Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)

500-word essay

Test scores

Tuition Fee

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International

37495 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37495 USD per year during 48 months.
National

37495 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37495 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

15278 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15278 USD per year during 48 months.

New England Regional Regional: $26,733 /year

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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