Associate of Fine Arts
Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College
- Pittsburg, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Art & Art History at Otterbein University.
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
- Apply concepts and methods in Art in Fine Arts to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in including colour theory and art history
- And four courses in one studio area (ceramics. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Careers in art and design
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- Professional degree with seven more art courses than the B.A.
- Including colour theory and art history
- And four courses in one studio area (ceramics
- Drawing
- Graphic design
- Video art
- Painting
- Photography). Senior-year independent study builds a portfolio and exhibition with an artist statement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Or age 18 by the start of classes (minimum age 16 and considered a high school graduate)
- No SAT or ACT
- Passport
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Financial support evidence of 30
- 495 USD (2026-2027). Foreign college transcripts are evaluated only for an associate degree (NACES evaluation)
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 45
- Cambridge 160
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Financial Support Evidence
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,728 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Los Medanos College, Pittsburg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic program division requires confirmation. |
| Department | Department of Art |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Scholarships
Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,728 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,767 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 45, Cambridge 160.
Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Contra Costa Community College District - Los Medanos College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution.