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Associate of Studio Arts

Peralta Community College District - Laney College

Oakland, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts at Montana State University is a programme in professional studio practice in the visual arts.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Studio Arts
Strengthen skills in creative practice
Critical interpretation
Production skills and constructive feedback
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Studio artist
Non-profit management
Museum management
Gallery management

Curriculum

Four-year
120-credit professional degree. Foundations in design thinking and visual literacy
Then focused work in painting
Drawing
Printmaking
Sculpture and extended media
Metalsmithing or ceramics
Art history
A sophomore formative assessment before 300-level studio courses
And a senior exhibition.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts
No minimum GPA published
English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
Otherwise ESOL first.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English, College transcripts if any), Valid passport, Bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-Word essay, Immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee, Transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa.

Language tests

IELTS 6.4
TOEFL iBT 67
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Studio Arts (Transfer). Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,410 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Visual & Performing Arts
Department	Art
Teaching language	English
Credit value	24
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.