Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Each student enters the program as a Bachelor of Arts in Art student. Students wishing to pursue the B.F.A. in Design must apply through the First-Year Portfolio to attain formal acceptance into the B.F.A. in Design program. Once accepted students must apply through the Second-Year Portfolio to declare the area of concentration.

Upon completion of their Purdue University Fort Wayne degree, B.F.A. students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

Utilize research data, perceptual and conceptual skills to solve programs creatively in design media.

Implement 2D and 3D design principles to create compelling and effective works of design in a variety of traditional and digital media.

Demonstrate an understanding and competency of technical skills in traditional and digital design media to effectively communicate and express ideas.

Effectively analyze and critique works of design in verbal and written forms, using visual vocabulary and familiarity with the works and intentions of major designers and movements of the past and present.

Demonstrate effective visual, verbal, and written communication skills and an aptitude to apply those skills.

Apply functional knowledge of design practices and opportunities, as well as professional ethics to enhance the effectiveness of design solutions.

Exhibit general design competencies in portfolio review submissions and senior thesis exhibitions.

Utilize research and apply data on a set demographic to ensure a successful resolution to the design problem.

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of design production processes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Greek Art

Roman Art

Early Medieval Art

Italian Renaissance Art

Northern Renaissance Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Wayne, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a Core 40 diploma (for Indiana residents) or a strong college-prep curriculum

SAT or ACT exam scores (not required but strongly recommended for the highest Purdue Fort Wayne Scholarship consideration)
Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores, if applicable

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

24428 USD / year

≈ 24428 USD / year
Out-of-State

23574 USD / year

≈ 23574 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9532 USD / year

≈ 9532 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Wayne

United States

830 - 1270 USD / month

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

Funding

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