Overview

The areas of emphasis of the Studio Art BFA program offered at University of South Florida are painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and electronic media/video/performance. These options provide access to a comprehensive program of study in art. Students can develop their conceptual and technical skills in a particular art discipline or decide to investigate a specific subject through the use of numerous media and “mixed” forms of art.

Research Opportunities

All undergraduate students in any degree program can participate in undergraduate research. There are a number of options to receive academic credit for a mentored research experience and to have the experience show on the official transcript.

Career Opportunities

Professional or career opportunities include working as an artist, designer, animator, consultant, media specialist, photographer, videographer, teacher, fabricator, imagist, or most any job that entails the use of imagination, critical thinking and the production of visual materials.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Visual Arts

Concepts and Practices

Drawing

Technology Essentials for Artists

Twentieth Century Art

Contemporary Issues in Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

International applicants living outside the U.S. may apply up to one year prior to the desired term of entry.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History Museum Studies View 43 other Bachelors in Museum Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the USF online application or the Common App.

Pay the non refundable, $30 application fee.

Send original or certified copies of academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work to USF.
Submit Your SAT, ACT or CLT Scores

International students from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the following minimum scores on one of the standardized tests listed below:

SAT: Reading and Writing ≥ 490
ACT: English ≥ 17, Reading ≥ 19
CLT: Verbal Reasoning and Writing ≥ 38

Please note that they do not accept English proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or other as substitutes for these minimum test score requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Out-of-State

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6410 USD / year

≈ 6410 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Studio Art.

Available Scholarships

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