Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BFA in Studio Arts - Art Education in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
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Brookings United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,284
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Design provides a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Studio Art with an Art Education concentration. This program combines hands-on studio work in art and design, art history classes, and teacher preparation coursework. Participants explore diverse artistic techniques while fulfilling South Dakota's teaching certification standards.
Curriculum highlights encompass: fundamental design principles, drawing skills from beginner to advanced levels, digital graphics and photography classes, innovative problem-solving, painting with multiple mediums, both modern and classical printmaking techniques, three-dimensional design, ceramic hand-building and wheel-throwing, various sculpture methods, metal fabrication, career development, art historical studies, practical internships, study abroad opportunities, plus pedagogical training for future educators.
The degree requires 65 credits in studio art and design coursework, 30 credits in teacher education, plus 35 credits of general education requirements and optional electives, totaling 128 credits for degree completion.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a B average 2.60 out of 4.00 or be in the top 60 percent of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.
The SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test while not required is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants Students who graduated from US high schools must submit an SAT score.
Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies If your transcripts are not in English certified true translations must be attached All upper secondary school-level work needs to be demonstrated through your transcripts It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to the completion of their final year of secondary school If you must submit transcripts prior to completion please indicate your expected graduation date.
All applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in English with one of the following exams and the indicated minimum score.
Internet-based TOEFL Test iBT - 61 MyBest Score is now accepted.
Paper-based TOEFL - Test PBT 500.
Academic IELTS - 5.5.
Online E3PT Exam - 62.
Online iTEP Exam - 36.
Duolingo - 90.
The SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test while not required is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants Students who graduated from US high schools must submit an SAT score.
Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies If your transcripts are not in English certified true translations must be attached All upper secondary school-level work needs to be demonstrated through your transcripts It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to the completion of their final year of secondary school If you must submit transcripts prior to completion please indicate your expected graduation date.
All applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in English with one of the following exams and the indicated minimum score.
Internet-based TOEFL Test iBT - 61 MyBest Score is now accepted.
Paper-based TOEFL - Test PBT 500.
Academic IELTS - 5.5.
Online E3PT Exam - 62.
Online iTEP Exam - 36.
Duolingo - 90.
Tuition
USD
11,284