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Art Studio, BA/BFA

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
University of South Carolina
University rank #301 (ARWU) Columbia, SC, United States
As the largest art department in the state, the Art Studio at the University of South Carolina provides you a wide array of opportunities in concentrations such as ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
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Overview

What to Expect

The Art Studio program at the University of South Carolina offers students the opportunity to choose from two undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio (B.A.) and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). The B.A. is a well-rounded liberal arts major that offers a solid foundation in multiple types of art and is ideal for students interested in double majoring. The B.F.A. is a pre-professional degree that allows students to focus in one of our seven concentration areas: ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture (3-D studies).

Careers

A major in art studio can prepare you for careers as a:

  • graphic designer
  • photographer
  • illustrator
  • art director

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

All B.A. undergraduate students will
  • explore the development of art, within their own and other cultures, from prehistory to the present.
  • critically analyze aspects of the design and art-making process and evaluate theories, philosophies and research in the practice of the studio arts. 
  • through their artwork, demonstrate their competency of aesthetic literacy. 
All B.F.A. undergraduate students will
  • define and explain development of art, within their own and other cultures, from prehistory to the present.
  • critically analyze aspects of the design and art-making process and evaluate theories, philosophies and research in the practice of the studio arts.
  • through their artwork, demonstrate their competency of aesthetic literacy.
  • synthesize their learning from the curriculum into a final culminating experience within their chosen concentration.
  • have a solo exhibition of their creative research to be examined by the student’s major faculty.

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    50

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    4.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.5

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Fill out the University's application form completely.
  • There is a $100 non-refundable application fee for international students. Access our online application to begin.
  • Submit your official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic Test scores.
  • Submit all official (or attested) high school transcripts.

Studyportals Tip: Students should consider taking one of the Pre-Bachelor's below. these courses will be necessary if:

  • You are considered ineligible for admission
  • You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills

Tuition Fee

  • International

    33523 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 33523 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

33,523 - 37,740 USD

Living costs for Columbia

  • 999 - 1510 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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