Overview

The Art degree at Columbus State University is a well-rounded general fine arts degree with approximately 60% of the total program in studio courses, art history and supportive courses in art and design. Students must choose to focus in one of several media concentrations and may investigate in a broad interdisciplinary manner. The focus is on the progressive nature of the learning experience combined with a rigorous review and culminates in a professionally mounted final exhibition.

The BFA program is dedicated to preparing students for futures as professional artists and providing them with the resources necessary for success in the fields of art and design. The curriculum is designed to develop individual artistic vision, technical skills, visual literacy, aesthetic inquiry, and proficiency in verbal and written communication.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate competence in the application of Art Media and Technology in their portfolio.

Students will demonstrate competence in the use of written communication in an Artist’s Statement.

Students will demonstrate competence in the application of Art Theory and Art Movements in their portfolio.

Students will demonstrate competence in the development of a Focused Portfolio in preparation for Exhibition.

Students will demonstrate competence in the ability to Critique, Present & Defend their portfolio.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modernist Art

Post-Modern and Contemporary Art

Pre-exhibit Review

Art Seminar: Contemporary Theory and Practice

Art Seminar: Thesis Exhibition

Ceramics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

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Academic Transcripts: Applicants who have graduated from a non U.S. accredited high school or attended a non U.S. accredited college/ university must provide a professional transcript evaluation by a NACES evaluator or Lisano International. We recommend using Josef Silny or World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts from any U.S. college/university attended must be submitted.

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Proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17016 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

≈ 16536 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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