Overview

As a Studio Art Major at Framingham State University, you will express your own perspective on the world around you through drawing, painting, sculpting, art history, photography, graphic design, printmaking, or ceramics.

Key Features

Let the passionate faculty who are seasoned artists help you translate your passion into a career. Small classes allow us to get to know you and to create a collaborative environment where your creativity will thrive.

As a Studio Art student, you’ll be given the opportunity to delve into eight areas of concentration, including:

Art Education

Ceramics

Graphic Design

Illustration

Painting

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

Studio Art students have access to our painting, printmaking, graphic design, drawing, and photography studios in May Hall and the Whittemore Library, as well as the ceramics and sculpture studios in the Maynard Building, which houses the Danforth Museum. The sculpture studio also features a fully functioning wood workshop.

In addition to working as a professional artist, career paths as a Studio Arts major may include Art Critic, Art Dealer, Art Teacher, Cultural Journalist, Curator, Gallerist, Master Printer, Animator, and more.

Career Opportunities

Studio Art majors will be prepared to pursue career opportunities across a wide range of exciting fields, including:

Artist

Use skills, techniques, and imagination to produce original pieces that can take various forms.

Designer

Plans and illustrates concepts by designing rough layouts of art.

Animator

Produces multiple images called frames, when sequenced together create an illusion of movement.

Illustrator

Combines hand-drawing and painting with digital media to produce visually captivating illustrations.

Art Teacher

Instruct students how to produce, appreciate, and understand the fine arts.

Photographer

Produce and preserve images that tell a story or record an event.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Art

Modern Art History

Form and Structure

Time and Space

Color and Design

Digital Tools for Art and Design

Painting Methods

Life Drawing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Framingham, United States

Disciplines

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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

Application for Undergraduate Admission.

Application Fee – $50.

Official High School and/or College/University Transcripts or National Exam Scores.

Official Course-by-Course Evaluation of High School and College/University Transcript(s).

If education was in a language other than English, tests of English proficiency may be required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Living costs

Framingham

United States

1322 - 2737 USD / month

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

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Overview

Key Features

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Framingham

Funding

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