About the course

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's (SAIC) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Studio program provides students who have an undergraduate degree with an opportunity to expand their work in a large professional fine arts school environment. The two-semester program is designed to help students develop their artistic vision and technical proficiency and produce a strong body of work for the purpose of graduate admissions.

　　Applicants to the program may be:

　　Individuals with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science who need an additional year of studio experience to prepare a portfolio

　　Individuals with a degree in art who wish to pursue work in a medium different from their undergraduate major

　　International students requiring a year of intensive studio work typical of the United States educational system before beginning a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program

　　The curriculum combines the tutorial aspects of graduate school with the formal coursework of an advanced undergraduate program. Students supplement their studio work with two art history classes, a one-semester post-baccalaureate seminar (or equivalent studio work), and an optional studio seminar. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Chicago
Fall (August), 2025	Chicago

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for School of the Art Institute of Chicago

During the application process an unofficial transcript is acceptable for review pending an Admissions decision. Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, Applicants are required to submit an ePortfolio. Interview, Resume, International applicants are required to submit evidence of English language proficiency. You are waived from this requirement if you meet any of the following conditions: Your native language is English, You have an undergraduate degree conferred by a U.S. accredited university, You have an undergraduate degree conferred by a university whose primary language of instruction is English. If you do not meet one of these conditions, you must submit official English language proficiency test scores. Minimum Required Scores TOEFL: 85, IELTS: 6.5 , Prerequisites - A conferred four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required for admission to all graduate programs at SAIC.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0

　　

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