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Associate of Visual Art
- Salt Lake City, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A two-year studio diploma in fine art with access to drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture and bronze foundry studios.
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
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Visual Art. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Fine art creation
- Art education
- Gallery and museum management
- Art and cultural planning
- Architectural and urban design
- Fashion and styling
- Event and stage design
- Art technical services
Curriculum
- Twenty-five courses (63 credits). Year 1 covers drawing
- Painting
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Art history and communications. Year 2 adds advanced drawing
- Studio electives and professional practice
- With two full-year studio courses. Studios include a bronze foundry with 24/7 access. Community projects provide work-integrated learning.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
- passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).
Accepted academic background
Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,479 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | _ |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Arts, Communication and Digital Media |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
139 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,479 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.

