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Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered for the student eventually seeking a Master of Fine Arts degree, the position of a professional artist or designer, and for teaching studio art within a selected specialization.
The extensive course offerings at California State University Long Beach include such topics as advanced black-and-white printing, color photography, digital photography, studio practices, a theory and criticism seminar, experimental approaches, and Special Studies in Art Photography, a senior level in photo-based art making.
Features
Independent Studies are also available, allowing for students to work independently under the supervision of one of the professors in photography, who are all working artists with extensive resumes and experience.
The Program is enriched by the Department's distinguished guest artist and speaker program, its on campus art museum, its excellent student art galleries, and its proximity to the many museums and galleries in the greater Los Angeles area.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- 19th Century Photography
- 20th Century Photography to the Present
- Intermediate Photography
- Contemporary Practices in Color Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Advanced Black and White Photography
- Photography Studio Specialties
- Advanced Studio Lighting
- The Moving Image
- Experimental Practices in Photography
- Seminar in Photo-Based Art
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 43
TOEFL® IBT 61
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media View 2546 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 43
TOEFL® IBT 61
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.
- Graduate from high school by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment.
- All transcripts from all institutions attended
- SAT/ACT scores
Graduates of California high schools and other California residents:
- 2.5 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,200 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
- a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors. (Be aware this is higher than the minimum for CSU system-wide eligibility.)
Other non-California residents:
- 3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
- a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors.
Tuition Fee
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International
5742 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2871 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
5742 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2871 USD per semester during 48 months.
- If you are not a resident of California you must add $396 to the above totals for each unit of credit you take.
Living costs for Long Beach
1400 - 2000 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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