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BA and BFA Art

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Iowa

Program Overview

Students majoring in art earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. All students begin in the BA program. The BA program provides a foundation in art history as well as an understanding of the formal traditions and contemporary practices in studio art. Students take courses in the school's studio arts programs, including animation, ceramics, graphic design, three-dimensional design, drawing, intermedia, jewelry and metal arts, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture.

Program Key Stats

$43500 (Annual cost)



84 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Academic records, Typical SAT scores (combined critical reading and math)- 1060-1267, ACT Composite 23-28, Average GPA 3.64, TOEFL: IBT-80, PBT-530, IELTS-6.5, PTE-53

Career Options

  • Many art and art history graduates pursue careers that match their degree specializations
  • such as commercial or graphic designer
  • conservation or museum curator or administrator
  • art educator
  • public artist
  • or community art center coordinator or instructor
  • Others go on to graduate study or enjoy success in areas such as art therapy
  • art appraisal
  • restoration
  • architecture
  • theater design
  • medical illustration
  • studio art
  • or disciplines outside of art

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