BFA Art at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a rigorous and highly selective degree program for students who plan to either pursue a professional career in art and arts-related fields or prepare for specialized graduate study in art. BFA students develop competencies in the technical, theoretical, and intellectual aspects of fine art, cultivating a desire to explore material and media, both conceptual and tangible.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 4 years / 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Introduction to Contemporary Art and Theory, Preparatory Courses, Core Courses, Art Electives, Art History Electives, Capstone, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major. Collegiate Requirements: All incoming CLA first-year (freshmen) must complete the First-Year Experience course sequence. All students must complete a capstone in at least one CLA major.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students can apply to the BFA program after being admitted to the University of Minnesota. Incoming freshmen and transfer students will be invited to apply to the program after confirming their decision to attend the University of Minnesota and declaring the Art BA. Current students can also apply in both fall and spring semesters. For application information, portfolio requirements, and deadlines, see the department website: cla.umn.edu/art.

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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