Overview

The Bachelor Fine Art - Graphic Design programme at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a professional degree designed to offer students an intensive program of study in specific visual art fields. Bfa degrees require passing a portfolio review (the Sophomore Review) and the completion of a capstone project.

Upper division students pursuing bfa degrees receive studio space in which to work. Students who wish to develop autonomous practices within an intellectually rigorous and focused program benefit from pursuing a bfa degree.

Mission

The mission of utc Art is to offer an accessible, rigorous, and supportive learning environment that exposes our students to a wide range of creative processes and intellectual models for contemporary practice. We guide our students as they strive to meet their individual goals, preparing them for successful futures in diverse fields.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Visual Studies I: Form in 2D

Visual Studies II: Form in 3D

Visual Studies III: Color Theory and Fundamentals

Drawing

The History of Western Art from Prehistoric through Medieval

The History of Western Art from the Renaissance to the Present

Visual Literacy for Graphic Design

Typography

Processes and Materials for Graphic Design

Design History

Interactive Media

Graphic Design Workshop

Professional Practices in Graphic Design

Photography

Media Art

Survey of Time-based Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chattanooga, United States

Disciplines

Graphic Design Fine Arts View 610 other Bachelors in Graphic Design 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Language Proficiency

Scores must be no more than two years old.

Financial Documents: Documentation of financial resources sufficient for nine months of study must be received prior to issuance of an I-20.

Copy of valid passport

Academic Credentials

Original or attested copy of high school diploma

Complete and official transcript (statement of marks) for each high school and/or college attended

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

27308 USD / year

≈ 27308 USD / year
Out-of-State

18512 USD / year

≈ 18512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10448 USD / year

≈ 10448 USD / year

Living costs

Chattanooga

United States

912 - 1523 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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