Overview

For students who are interested in the visual arts, UDC can shape that interest into the foundation of a lifelong career. The Bachelor’s Degree in Art provides the foundation for creating art, graphic design, and photography that reflects and supports individual vision.

Students are equipped with the skills relevant to today’s creative marketplace. Regardless of artistic inclination, the department has a concentration to fit every student’s needs. Courses are taught by working art professionals who focus on the fundamentals of effective visual communication, creative visual problem-solving, and merging classical techniques with emerging technology.

Career Pathways and Prospects

The Art program at the University of the District of Columbia emphasizes portfolio development that will help students secure gallery shows, creative freelance contracts, and design jobs after graduation. Student art shows give students a chance to showcase their art and design.

Additionally, the senior portfolio course teaches students how to craft an effective arts résumé, organize a comprehensive portfolio, and seek professional opportunities in art and design.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

painting
sculpture
printmaking
ceramics
figure drawing
communication design
web design
illustration and animation
darkroom and digital photography
photographic lighting
commercial photography
experimental photography

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chevy Chase, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Completed appropriate online International Application
Pay the applicable non-refundable graduate WebAdMIT application fee. UDC graduate application fee of $50 is waived.
Official postsecondary schools, colleges, universities, or professional institutions transcript (s), reflecting all coursework, grades, and date of graduation. For all transcript(s) in languages other than English, the applicant must provide the original transcript and diploma (School-Leaving Certificate) showing all grades (marks) and the date of graduation, in the form of a document-by-document evaluation by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Hand-delivered originals or copies will not be accepted.
Affidavit of Financial Support
I-20 Request Form
Copy of Passport
Copy of Visa
Copy of Form I-94
Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16320 USD / year

≈ 16320 USD / year
Out-of-State

16320 USD / year

≈ 16320 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7776 USD / year

≈ 7776 USD / year

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