Overview

The curriculum includes courses that focus on professional development and career opportunities as well as provide travel opportunities for students to experience art in the U.S. and abroad. In addition, The Department of Contemporary Art and Theater is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and home of the 2017 West Virginia Teacher of the Year, Sonya Evanisko.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Shepherd University is the professional degree recognized for students who desire to become professional artists. The Art curriculum provides students with diversified experiences in art, as well as in-depth experience in one concentration area. Concentrations include Graphic Design, Painting/Drawing, Photography/Computer Imagery, and Sculpture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Thinking
Tools, Craft, and Technique
Sculptural Forms
Media and Concept
Survey History of Western Art
Contemporary Art
Special Topics in Art History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shepherdstown, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts Fine Arts View 1644 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete the online international application.

Submit your academic record(s).

Freshman applicants should submit their secondary (high school) transcript. Students who have completed college/university coursework should submit all post-secondary transcripts.
For coursework completed outside of the United States, applicants must order an official course-by-course evaluation from any current member of NACES. Evaluations must include a statement of U.S. high school or degree equivalency.
Course descriptions may be required for the award of specific credit.

All non-US citizens/permanent residents must provide proof of English language proficiency for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16248 USD / year

≈ 16248 USD / year
Out-of-State

16248 USD / year

≈ 16248 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6904 USD / year

≈ 6904 USD / year

Funding

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