Overview

The Creative Arts degree at The University of Maine core explores the interconnected nature of word and image in areas such as book design, creative software, the digital documentary, and the graphic novel. In-person, online, and hybrid pathways to degree completion are available.

Students focus on their area of interest in a flexible, streamlined curriculum that allows for additional electives in advanced studios and workshops, or the option to obtain a minor or teaching certification. The program cultivates a command over artistic expression, enabling students to advance into careers as well as graduate programs in the arts.

Careers

In addition to providing a solid foundation for graduate degrees in visual art or creative writing, the Creative Arts Program prepares a direct pathway for a number of exciting careers:

Book Designer

Editor for a Magazine, Journal, Newspaper, or Press

Exhibition Planner

Freelance Write/Copywriter

Illustrator

K-12 Teacher

Literary Agent

Museum Curator

Novelist/Memoirist

Packaging Designer

Public Relations Specialist

Technical Writer

Visual Artist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Media Design

Book Arts

Studies in the Graphic Novel

Book Design and Publishing

Museum and Gallery Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after these deadlines will be considered for admission and scholarship on availability basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Fine Arts Art and Craft View 1629 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide a NACES-Accredited Transcript Evaluation to UMaine — of all secondary and post-secondary education you have completed, unless exempt.

Submit an English Proficiency Test Score – unless exempt.

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

38340 USD / year

≈ 38340 USD / year
Out-of-State

38340 USD / year

≈ 38340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13230 USD / year

≈ 13230 USD / year

Additional Details

Canadian Resident: $441

NEBHE: $772

Living costs

Orono

United States

1216 - 1888 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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