Overview

The Design Major is offered by California State University San Bernardino. Students have the option of specializing in certain studio art area(s) and will be exposed to a broad repertoire of contemporary art practices. The degree is designed for those wanting to develop a professional practice in the arts, or for those wishing to go on to a credentialing program for teaching art in K-12 schools. The culminating experience is either an exhibition of artwork, for studio art students, or an internship for art education students.

Key Facts

All incoming majors will be enrolled in the BFA in Design. If students are interested in enrolling in the BFA in Design degree, they should contact a full-time faculty member to make arrangements for a portfolio review in their third year, or in their first semester of residency for transfer students, after the student has successfully completed all lower division requirements (or its equivalent) with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Once accepted into the BFA in Design, students must file a Change of Major with the Office of the Registrar.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Applications

Design Thinking - Problem Solving & Critical Thinking in Visual Studies

Digital 3D and Time-Based Media

Typography and Layout

Art History Methodologies
Business of Creativity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Bernardino, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)

Have a qualifiable minimum eligibility index

Have completed with grades of C- or better each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements also known as the “a-g” pattern

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

17106 USD / year

≈ 17106 USD / year
Out-of-State

17106 USD / year

≈ 17106 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Fees: $10,656.00

Living costs

San Bernardino

United States

1000 - 1795 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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