Overview

Key facts

Fine Arts degree from Abilene Christian University can lay the foundation for a career as an artist, teacher or pave the way for graduate school.

Art is all around us. It tells the most compelling stories of the human experience. And behind each piece of work is a story and a skilled artist.

The B.F.A. degree definition covers a challenging program of study. The ACU Bachelor of Fine Arts is a studio-intensive course of study designed for students with a strong commitment to a professional future as graphic designers, studio artists and/or art teachers. As a Bachelor of Fine Arts students, you’ll develop a broad repertoire of skills through the study of painting, sculpture and printmaking, and build a solid foundation in the fine arts through coursework in design, drawing, art history and art theory.

You can further hone your skills by concentrating in one of these areas: art education, graphic design, painting, photography or sculpture.Our goal is that once you graduate with a B.F.A., you’ll leave ACU with an exceptional, professional portfolio, especially appealing if you plan to pursue an MFA after graduation.

Our program is focused on information management and human interaction: We prepare you for careers in which people and information come together. We emphasize team-building, the analysis and organization of information, and critical thinking.

Careers

Art Historian

Advertising Director

Set Designer

Special Effects Artists

Conceptual Artist

Commercial Photographer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Two-Dimensional Design

Three-Dimensional Design

Figure Drawing

Art History: General Survey

Printmaking

Art History: American

Art History: Christian

Sculpture

Art History: 20th Century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

131 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

Fine Arts 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.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an Application for Admission. There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Send your official high school and/or college transcript(s)

Standardized Test Scores

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

45800 USD / year

≈ 45800 USD / year
Out-of-State

45800 USD / year

≈ 45800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45800 USD / year

≈ 45800 USD / year

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 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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Scholarships Information

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