Overview

All Virginia State University's Art and Design, B.F.A. students begin with the CORE program (Communication, Organization, Realization, Expression), covering the first two years, which produces a strong understanding of the design fundamentals and applications of traditional art media.

The Curriculum

The courses are designed to prepare students to begin their advanced concentration coursework in the sophomore year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

two-dimensional design

three-dimensional design

color theory

drawing
computer fundamentals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Fine Arts View 846 other Bachelors in Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application (Do this by applying online.)
Official high school or GED transcript (Mail this in a sealed envelope or your high school may send electronically through a secure site.)
SAT or ACT scores (Send through College Board or ACT.)
2 Letters of recommendation (This is part of your online application. You will need the name, title and email address of your recommenders.)
Personal Statement (You will upload this in your online application).

A minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 (grades 9-11).
Evidence of strong performance in a challenging academic curriculum as demonstrated by a grade of B or better in core course.

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

18058 USD / year

≈ 18058 USD / year
Out-of-State

18058 USD / year

≈ 18058 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5872 USD / year

≈ 5872 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Overview

The Curriculum

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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