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Bachelor of Art

Westmont College

  • Santa Barbara, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A studio-based fine art degree exploring visual studies and creative practice.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Art and apply creative methods
  • Develop and critique original work
  • And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

  • Art Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
  • Including Art and Design at Northeastern
  • Media Art
  • Culture
  • And Social Justice
  • Elements of Visual Composition
  • Representational Drawing
  • Abstract Drawing
  • Making with Form and Materials
  • Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school diploma with 14 academic units (4 English
  • 3 science
  • 3 mathematics
  • 2 foreign language
  • 2 social science)
  • Transcripts translated and evaluated by a NACES-approved service
  • One academic reference
  • Interview required for international applicants
  • SAT/ACT optional
  • Certification of Finances
  • Transfer applicants need one semester or more of full-time college work.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma with 14 academic units (4 English, 3 science, 3 mathematics, 2 foreign language, 2 social science), Transcripts translated and evaluated by a NACES-approved evaluator, One academic reference, Interview required for international applicants, SAT/ACT optional, Certification of Finances required, Transfer applicants need one semester or more of full-time college work

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 83
  • IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Evaluated academic transcripts with English translations
  • Academic teacher reference
  • English proficiency evidence if applicable
  • Certification of Finances

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines. Apply via the Common App
  2. which Westmont recommends and which is free. Send English-translated transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved service
  3. one academic reference
  4. TOEFL iBT 83 or IELTS 6.5 if English is not your primary language
  5. the Certification of Finances. Complete the required international interview. After the Certification of Finances and confirmation deposit arrive
  6. receive the I-20. Use the I-20 to apply for an F-1 visa. Join the First Connections orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$57,960 USD
Application fee$0 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain campus
Faculty or school_
DepartmentArt
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship noteWestmont offers merit scholarships based on academic criteria. Scholarship award amounts depend on the applicant’s academic record and eligibility; admission and awards are subject to individual review.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.