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Bachelor of Art Media and Design
- Chicago, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Studio-based arts degree offered as a BA or BFA across graphic art, photography and media art.
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
- Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Fine Arts in Art Media and Design. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to arts and design.
Career outcomes
- Graphic design
- Illustration
- Photography
- Curatorial work
- Exhibit design
- Archival work
- Print publication layouts and design
Curriculum
- Coursework named on the programme page includes Digital Tools for Visual Thinkers
- Thinking Photography
- Drawing: Figure Drawing
- Art and Artists in Contemporary Culture
- Color Theory and Application
- Experimental Video Art
- Sculpture
- Printmaking: Screen-printing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of secondary school with transcripts and the country-specific secondary exam documents
- Common Application
- Proof of English
- No minimum GPA published.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Secondary school completion
- No minimum GPA published
Accepted academic background
Completion of secondary school (high school) with transcripts and country-specific secondary exam documents (Requirements by Country); Common Application; final transcripts before enrolling
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 53
- 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
- Review the Fine Arts in Art Media and Design admission requirements at DePaul University. 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 | $50,192 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago (Loop and Lincoln Park campuses) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | Department of Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 77 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | DePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Media and Design. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
367 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $50,192 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 53, IELTS Academic 6.5.