BFA Art Practices at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The BFA in Art Practices is an in-depth degree for students pursuing a professional arts career, covering studio techniques, post-studio practice, historical and contemporary artists and movements, and criticism. Students present work in a culminating BFA exhibition. The major requires 57 credits.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Art and Art History | Duration: 4 years (recommended plan; 121-123 credits) | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Introductory studio and art history sequences, two 2000-level and 18 credits of upper-division studio courses in an emphasis, the BFA Seminar (ARTS 4117), two upper-division ARTH courses and 12 credits of electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The BFA is a highly selective program. Only art majors may apply to the program with a portfolio and application materials, which are reviewed once in the fall and once in the spring. For application information, please visit the department's website . For overall degree requirements, students should run a degree audit and consult with their advisor. Students must have completed or be in progress of completing 24 credits in the major to apply for the BFA.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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