Overview

Students work directly with faculty members that are practicing artists with active exhibition practices. In addition there are co-curricular opportunities for students to find additional mentorship with international artists and curators. Through this holistic approach to education, our major prepares students for a future in the arts.

Learning Outcomes

Graduating Visual Arts students from Seattle University are able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in a variety of materials and techniques.

Analyze artwork using an appropriate framework [or appropriate methods] for critique.

Express, both verbally and through their artwork, their integration of context, concept, and theory.

Produce a unified body of work for appropriate exhibition.

Produce a professional portfolio suitable for a chosen career path.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design and Color
Drawing
Printmaking
Painting
3-D Design
Ceramics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International student applications should be submitted 6-9 months prior to the application quarter.
National students: February 15 (Spring Quarter).

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Graphic Design View 1642 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year
Out-of-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57825 USD / year

≈ 57825 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 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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