BFA (B.F.A.) in Communication Arts in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 39,884
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts caters to students passionate about storytelling through illustration and entertainment design. This program delves into the profound, enduring connection between art and narrative via drawing techniques. During their second year, learners broaden their artistic abilities and conceptual knowledge through classes in figure drawing, 3D modeling, visual design studies, typography, and visual communication history. The third year advances these foundations with coursework in digital illustration, conceptual sketching, sequential imagery, sophisticated 3D visualization, and mixed-media artwork. In their final year, students polish their individual studio practices, hone specialized skills, compile professional portfolios, and ready themselves for career prospects.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students who have successfully completed the Art Foundation Program are eligible to apply for admission to the B.F.A. program in the Department of Communication Arts. Students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be accepted to the communication arts program. 

Students who wish to transfer into the communication arts program must first apply to the Art Foundation Program for evaluation. A transfer student must demonstrate equivalent preparation at other institutions and submit a portfolio of work for review by communication arts faculty. Transfer students admitted into the program must complete all major requirements determined to be missing from their academic record.

Tuition USD 39,884

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