Overview

Key facts

The Photography department at Sam Houston State University has over 30,000 square feet of space devoted to studios, laboratories, lecture halls, and galleries. Studios in painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, and photography maintain the best tools available for students to develop skills and express ideas. Digital labs maintain state of the art computer equipment for students in graphics, photography, and computer animation.

Coursework

Students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Animation, Graphic Design, Photography, or Studio Art are required to participate in W.A.S.H. (Workshop in Art History and Studio). WASH is a nine credit hour foundation program that includes studio and lecture components. Other core art courses required of all BFA’s include Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Time Based classes. After passing a BFA Portfolio review in their sophomore year, students take advanced courses to develop expertise in the BFA program of their choice.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Component Area I (Communication)

Component Area II (Mathematics)
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science)
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture)
Component Area V (Creative Arts)
Component Area VI (U.S. History)
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Component Area IX (Component Area Option)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-05-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Admissions application on ApplyTexas or CommonApp and pay the $90 application fee.

Send official high school transcripts or college/university transcripts if applicable.

If transcripts are from a school outside of the U.S. the document must be translated and evaluated by a NACES accredited service or SDR Educational Consultants

International college transcript evaluations must include a course by course evaluation from an accredited evaluation company

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

23520 USD / year

≈ 23520 USD / year
Out-of-State

23520 USD / year

≈ 23520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11370 USD / year

≈ 11370 USD / year

Living costs

Huntsville

United States

964 - 1786 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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