Overview

UNC’s School of Art and Design stands out for its practical, pre-professional approach. You’ll develop technical skills, while learning to market yourself effectively as a creative professional, freelancer or entrepreneur. Our Art and Design program grants you a high degree of independence, enabling you to focus the program on your own artistic interests and career pursuits.

You’ll work in up-to-date facilities that support a full range of art-making techniques and processes, including photography, ceramics, painting, computer graphics and more. The program includes exhibition opportunities both on campus and off, as well as the chance to prepare for the workplace via internships, student teaching placements and other hands-on experiences. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

The Art and Design - Art History Emphasis degree from University of Northern Colorado prepares you for graduate studies in art history and can lead to careers in teaching, curating, museum administration, art conservation and related fields. You’ll gain an understanding of artistic techniques, styles and historical context. Coursework emphasizes critical thinking and analysis, research and strong written and verbal communication. Students engage with critical perspectives and examine works in depth to develop visual literacy, and the ability to understand and communicate their meanings.

Your Future in Art and Design

Our program offers exceptional preparation for employment as an art teacher, graphic artist or other creative professional. In addition, UNC’s Art and Design program helps you take advantage of recent trends that have created new ways for artists to make a living. You’ll learn to promote yourself, make connections, compete successfully for full-time jobs and freelance gigs and develop multiple revenue streams to support your art. We also offer a unique Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate that you can earn alongside your bachelor’s degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life Drawing

Ceramic Design

Painting

Brand Identity Design

Japanese Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

The $50 non-refundable application fee can be paid using a VISA, MasterCard or Discover card.

Official high school transcripts and graduation certificates

Undergraduate applicants are expected to meet a 2.5 GPA equivalent

Please provide a clear, high resolution photocopy of the bio-page (photo-page) of your passport

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28370 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28370 USD / year

≈ 28370 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12882 USD / year

≈ 12882 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Greeley

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