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Bachelor of Art and Design

Dominican University of California

  • San Rafael, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Cross-disciplinary major in art and design from concept to production.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Art and Design. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Product design
  • Visual communication
  • Information design
  • 2D and 3D art practice
  • Industry
  • Academia

Curriculum

  • Begins with 4.021 and 4.053
  • Adds a third studio in junior year
  • Four core subjects (design
  • Art
  • Computation
  • History)
  • Four electives across three themes and a thesis-preparation subject
  • Leading to a senior thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma (15 college-preparatory units) or college transfer credit
  • Foreign transcripts translated and evaluated by NACES
  • AICE
  • TEC or WES
  • Test-optional
  • English proof (TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE 53
  • Duolingo 105 or equivalent) for students from non-English-speaking countries.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma (15 college-preparatory units: 4 English, 2 maths, 1 lab science, 1 US/world history) or college transfer credit; foreign transcripts translated and evaluated by NACES, AICE, TEC or WES; passport copy; Certification of Finance

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Secondary school completion certificate
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Art and Design admission requirements at Dominican University of California. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$55,576 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSan Rafael Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Liberal Arts and Education
DepartmentArt and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value52
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteDominican University of California lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.