1. James Madison University
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BFA Architectural Design

BFA Architectural Design

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

James Madison University

Program Overview

The students work side-by-side with graphic designers, fiber-artists, printmakers, industrial designers, painters, and sculptors. In addition to required foundations courses in art, Architectural Design majors at JMU have the opportunity to take art and design classes across the School; many of the students take a minor in studio art or art history, or pursue an art-teaching licensure. Architectural Design students at JMU think creatively through acts of making: the techniques and medias are varied, exploratory, and iterative from handcraft to digital fabrication, orthographic drawing to material prototypes.

Program Key Stats

$33200 (Annual cost)



76 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
27
60

1140
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Official High School Transcript, Minimal 2.7 GPA (Grade Point Average) - equivalent to 80% or a 'B-' average, Extracurricular Activities and Awards/recognitions, Letter of Recommendation, Personal Statement, Secondary School Report, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Architect
  • Studio Artist
  • Teacher/Art Educator
  • Commercial Artist
  • Illustrator/Cartoonist
  • Museum/Gallery Curator/Manager
  • Art Director
  • Environmental Designer
  • Fashion Designer/Manager
  • Publications Designer

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