Overview

Art from Pepperdine University curriculum is designed to foster our art majors' creative ability and art appreciation. There are many opportunities for creative artists and scholars, including careers as art teachers, professional artists, animators, craftspersons, and designers. Some of these fields require advanced training beyond the undergraduate art degree.

Graduates with Art from Pepperdine University will:

Effectively create and exhibit a cohesive body of artwork that demonstrates technical proficiency, individual artistic expression and socially relevant content.

Analyze and critique the historical importance, conceptual content, and formal framework of works of art by utilizing visual, oral, and written forms of communication.

Utilize art as a vehicle for community engagement, social change, and the advancement of diversity within global society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Observational Drawing

Painting

Digital Arts

Sculpture

Explorations in Painting

Explorations in Digital Arts

Explorations in Sculpture

Explorations in Drawing

Explorations in Art in Motion

Explorations in Mixed Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Malibu Beach, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Art History View 1799 other Bachelors in Visual 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

$65 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

Common App Personal Essay

Supplemental Pepperdine Questions

Submit Official High School Transcripts

Submit Official SAT I or ACT Scores (Optional)

Submit One Academic Recommendation

Submit Proof of English Proficiency

Visa Application Process

Interview (optional)

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

69130 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69130 USD per year during 48 months.
National

69130 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69130 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

69130 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69130 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Malibu Beach

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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