Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Studio - Painting and Drawing in Chicago United States | School of the Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 55,440
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Studio Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program at SAIC offers graduates with bachelor's degrees a chance to enhance their artistic practice within a major fine arts institution. This intensive two-semester curriculum helps participants refine their creative voice, build technical skills, and create a robust portfolio suitable for graduate program applications.

Ideal candidates for this program include:

BA/BS degree holders seeking additional studio time to develop their portfolio
Art graduates looking to explore disciplines beyond their undergraduate focus
International students needing exposure to US-style studio practice before entering MFA programs
The program blends graduate-level mentorship with advanced undergraduate coursework, featuring studio practice complemented by two art history courses, a specialized seminar (or equivalent studio component), and an optional studio critique course.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A conferred four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required for admission to all graduate programs at SAIC.
Official translations are expected for all educational documents issued in a language other than English. A translation agency or university language department should issue official translations typed on official stationary and the translator must attest proficiency in the original language and indicate their translations are accurate word-for-word.
2 Letters of Reference are required.

TOEFL: 85

IELTS: 6.5

Tuition USD 55,440

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