BFA Studio Art and Design at University of Idaho

Programme overview

U of I's Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in studio art and design degree program is for aspiring artists and designers. You’ll strengthen your creative voice, refine your technical abilities and develop versatile, marketable skills through hands-on studio courses, real-world projects and networking with industry professionals.

Faculty: College of Art and Architecture | Department: Department of Art & Design | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ART 2050 Visual Culture; ART 4100 Professional Practices; ART 4900 BFA Art/Design Studio (12 credits required); ART 4950 Critical Art Writing Seminar; ART 1100 Introduction to Art: Why Art Matters; ART 1110 Drawing I.

Career pathways

These experiences prepare you for a variety of careers in the arts. Related occupations listed for this programme include Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers; Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers; Art Directors; Art Therapists; Cartographers and Photogrammetrists; Photographers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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