Overview

Maryland Institute College of Art offers both an undergraduate major in History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture and a minor in art history. MICA's curriculum balances academic coursework and independent research with a significant studio component.

Almost half of the total credits required for the major are in studio coursework, and majors are strongly encouraged to use their studio electives to pursue a concentration in a studio discipline.

Key Features

In the four-year program, approximately half of a student's coursework is in academics and the other half is in the studio. The intensive studio practice integral to the BFA in History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture at MICA strengthens students' own art-making and informs their studies and research in art history with a deeper understanding of the art-making process.

Students in this major can take advantage of a rigorous liberal arts curriculum that offers the most diverse array of history courses at an art college, and more course offerings than many university-based art history programs.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Renaissance through 1855

Arts: Near East, Egypt, Europe

Art Criticism

Art History and Its Methods

Art History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Create Your Portfolio. The portfolio should be a selection of recent artwork that represents your artistic interests and demonstrates your technical skills and ability.

Make sure to provide copies of your transcripts for all secondary academic work.

The recommendations of teachers, college counselors, or other professionals who can comment on your art and academic experiences are important to your application. Please follow the instructions provided on your chosen application method to submit your recommender requests.

Include Your Test Scores.

Before an I-20 form can be issued, please submit the following materials:

Indicate your current immigration status and your intentions regarding immigration by completing the Immigration Information Form.

Submit an Affidavit of Support and/or Certificate of Finance, as well as a notarized bank statement certifying that sufficient funds are available to support your study at the College.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

56500 USD / year

≈ 56500 USD / year
Out-of-State

56500 USD / year

≈ 56500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56500 USD / year

≈ 56500 USD / year

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 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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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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