About the course

The BFA in art education is a four-year degree program that prepares you for certification to teach K-12 visual arts or pursue another professional career. This degree is offered in conjunction with the School of Education to ensure that you are equally and comprehensively exposed to the academic and artistic components of the degree. With a specialization in graphic design or multimedia, you'll become skilled with a rich array of graphic design tools and work with faculty to broaden your understanding of the design field.

　　As a graphic design student, you'll learn a rich array of graphic design tools and work with faculty to broaden your understanding of the design field. You will utilize design thinking to work in both self-initiated and client-associated environments. You'll be prepared to work at the best agencies and studios in careers such as art director, web and app designer, production artist and branding designer. Courses and field-based internships help students develop innovative and mature portfolios. Distinguished and professionally active graphic design faculty represent the diversity of contemporary design practice, research and pedagogy. Graduates are successful in the competitive job market. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2024	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2025	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2025	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2026	Vermillion

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Dakota

Official high school (secondary school) transcript with grade point average equivalent to 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 71 or higher (iBT), 530 or higher (paper test), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.0 or higher, International Baccalaureate (IB) - IB English A (4 or higher) or IB English B (6 or higher)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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　　1001st / 1250

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