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Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
Min GPA: 75.0%
We require demonstration of proficiency in English for most international applicants. Submit official English test scores with your application unless you’re from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa or the United Kingdom. We accept the following:
TOEFL internet-based score of 71+
IELTS score of 6.0+
Duolingo score of 100+ (tests taken before July 1 – minimum score of 51)
PTE score of 50+
We only can accept scores received directly from the testing organization. We review on an individual basis any case where an applicant’s score is below our recommended testing levels.
Supportive documents:
Pursue visual art and design, and gain a firm foundation in traditional and digital art techniques. This visual art degree program is perfect for professionals planning a career in design-related industries. Choose from either an illustration or photography specialization and learn expressive drawing and color theory or fashion photography and cinematography. Complete courses in visual history, and then express your personal style through practical applications. Watch your creativity blossom as you create eye-catching projects and build a professional portfolio.
What you’ll study in the visual art and design program
Illustration
Photography
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Course name - Core curriculum |
Course credits |
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Introduction to Belief Systems |
3 |
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World Belief Systems |
3 |
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Foundations of U.S. Justice |
3 |
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Civic Engagement and Social Justice |
3 |
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Theories of Self |
3 |
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Societies and Institutions |
3 |
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Algebra and Personal Finance |
3 |
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Introductory Statistics |
3 |
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Scientific Inquiry |
3 |
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Science and Society |
3 |
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Citizenship Project |
2 |
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Career Preparation |
2 |
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Language and Culture |
2 |
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First Year Seminar |
1 |
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Course name - Major requirements |
Course credits |
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Digital Imaging |
3 |
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Vector Imaging I |
3 |
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Principles of Design |
3 |
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Basic Drawing |
3 |
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Figure Drawing I |
3 |
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Digital Photography I |
3 |
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Color Theory |
3 |
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Digital Photography II |
3 |
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Visual Art History |
3 |
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Advertising, Design and Production |
3 |
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Advanced Digital Imaging |
3 |
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Visual Communication Theory |
3 |
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Visual art practicum |
3 |
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Portfolio and Exhibition |
3 |
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Professional Practices |
3 |
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Course name |
Course credits |
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Digital Painting |
3 |
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Illustration |
3 |
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Digital Illustration |
3 |
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Painting III |
3 |
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Expressive Drawing |
3 |
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Painting I |
3 |
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Figure Drawing II |
3 |
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Comics and Sequential Art |
3 |
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Drawing Anatomy |
3 |
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Painting II |
3 |
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Course name - Photography Specialization |
Course credits |
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Film Production |
3 |
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Photojournalism |
3 |
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Fashion Photography |
3 |
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Commercial Photography |
3 |
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Applied Photography |
3 |
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Black and White Photography |
3 |
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History of Photography |
3 |
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Issues in Graphic and Visual Communication |
3 |
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Digital Photography III |
3 |
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Advanced Photography |
3 |
Prepare for a successful career in a variety of fields with a degree in visual art and design.
