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BFA Fine Arts at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The Fine Arts Program at UD—one of three undergraduate art and design degrees offered at UD—combines the best of creative research and hands-on experimentation. Students have the opportunity to experience printmaking, painting, ceramics, sculpture, video, photography, animation and drawing. After completing core courses, students have the freedom to choose their own pathway of study that enables them to develop into an active creative force; essentially our students are empowered to impact culture in a meaningful way and positively change the world.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Art and Design  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: ART209 Core Design; ART235 Core Drawing; ART284 Core Photography; ART218 Core Colloquium (Fall and Spring); ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; ART204 Media/Design/Culture.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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