Overview

The Bachelor Fine Art - Painting and Drawing 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.

About this program

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:

Critical Theory for the Visual Artist

The History of Modern Architecture

History of Modern Painting and Sculpture

Major Trends in American Art

Cultural Identity in Contemporary Art

British Art of the 20th Century

Art History: Special Topics

Drawing

Painting

Figure Painting

Senior Studio in Painting and/or Drawing

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

Fine Arts Painting & Drawing View 458 other Bachelors in Fine 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.

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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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About this program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Chattanooga

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