Overview

Students of the Art Education program from Black Hills State University with the technical skill and cultural awareness essential to the careers of professional artists, scholars or teachers. Seminars on specialized topics, a schedule of visiting artists, trips to major cities, and study abroad possibilities all enrich students study of Studio Art at Black Hills State University.

Studio Art students have access to newly updated studio facilities, private studio spaces, and close mentoring from the art faculty. We integrate formal art concepts with contemporary theory and fundamental practice while using digital media and contemporary technologies in our curriculum. Coursework includes that practice as well as discussion and critiques with faculty, advisers, and visiting artists. Exhibition and installation spaces are readily available throughout campus and the community of Spearfish.

The faculty of the Department of Fine Art is comprised of nationally and internationally recognized artists and scholars with artistic practice and research that spans a broad range of media and disciplines. Dedicated to educating the next generation of artists, award-winning teachers prioritize mentorship, offering students individual attention, small class sizes and private studio spaces.

Most course work in the programs of study are practice-based studio courses. Studio classes are typically capped at 18-20 students. All studio areas also have classes that are open to non-majors. Three-credit courses normally meet in class for three hours weekly for 15 weeks of fall and spring semester; another six hours of work is expected outside class. Studio areas are open and accessible, and private studios are available on an application bases.

Program Features

The Department of Studio Art provides students with the technical skill and cultural awareness essential to the careers of professional artists, scholars or teachers.

Studio Art students have access to the following resources and opportunities:

Visiting artist program through a variety of lectures, live demonstrations, exhibitions, and studio visits
Private studio spaces with after-hours access
Newly updated studio facilities equipped for painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, letterpress, 3D printing, digital art, and more
Close mentorship opportunities with a faculty of nationally and internationally recognized artists and scholars
Trips to major cities & study abroad possibilities
Art exhibitions in one of the various campus galleries and opportunities to participate in calls for artists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Three-Dimensional Design

Design Concepts in Crafts Media

Drawing - Figurative

Ceramics Techniques

Art & Technology

Printmaking Techniques

Visual Arts

History of World Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Visual Arts Art Education View 286 other Bachelors in Art Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the following high school courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0:

4 years of English
3 years of math (algebra or higher level)
3 years of laboratory science
3 years of social science
1 year of fine arts

Students must meet one of the following admissions requirements:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6
Minimum composite ACT of 18 (SAT score of 970 or above)
Rank in the top 60% of high school class

Tuition Fee

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International

11865 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11865 USD per year during 48 months.
National

11865 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11865 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8763 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8763 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Spearfish

1144 - 1990 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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