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Bachelor’s in Art + Design

Provider:
Nova Southeastern University
Course Code:
NSU-AD
Qualification Level:
Undergraduate
Course Area:
Creative Arts
Duration:
4-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States of America
Course Fees:
USD 37,080 Per Year
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
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Course Overview

NSU’s B.A. in Art + Design curriculum includes liberal arts coursework in addition to core courses in the visual arts—making you more attractive to prospective employers. You’ll have the option of focusing your studies in studio art or graphic design. And you’ll get hands-on experience in NSU’s on-campus printmaking, drawing, painting, graphic design, ceramic and sculpture studios. At NSU, you’ll connect with visual art every day and have countless opportunities to attend art talks, shows and openings, or serve as a volunteer or intern at local galleries and events. 

Course Structure

First Year

Fall

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

ARTS 2190 Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits) (for Graphic Design Concentration)

ARTS 1250 Life Drawing (3 credits) (for Studio Art Concentration)

Winter

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

ARTS 3190 Idea Visualization for Graphic Design (3 credits) (for Graphic Design Concentration)

ARTS 2100 Painting I (3 credits) (for Studio Art Concentration)

Second Year

Fall

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

ARTS 3650 Typography (3 credits) (for Graphic Design Concentration)

ARTS 2900 Three-Dimensional Design/Sculpture (3 credits) (for Studio Art Concentration)

Concentration Elective (3 credits)

Winter

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

ARTS 4190 Advanced Principles and Practices in Graphic Design (3 credits) (for Graphic Design Concentration)

ARTS 3700 Methods and Materials (3 credits) (for Studio Art Concentration)

Concentration Elective (3 credits)

Third Year

Fall

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Concentration Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Winter

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Concentration Elective (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Fourth Year

Fall

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Winter

General Education Course (3 credits)

General Education Course (3 credits)

Major Elective (3 credits)

Concentrations (Choose one):

Graphic Design Concentration (12 credits)

ARTS 2190 Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits)

ARTS 3190 Idea Visualization for Graphic Design (3 credits)

ARTS 3650 Typography (3 credits)

ARTS 4190 Advanced Principles and Practices in Graphic Design (3 credits)

Elective Courses (9 credits):

ARTS 3200 Digital Photographic Design (3 credits)

ARTS 3750 Printmaking (3 credits)

ARTS 4500 Professional Print Design (3 credits)

ARTS 4900 Special Topics in the Arts (3 credits)

COMM 3900 Web, Mobile, and Interactive Design for Communication (3 credits)

Studio Art Concentration (12 credits)

ARTS 1250 Life Drawing (3 credits)

ARTS 2100 Painting I (3 credits)

ARTS 2900 Three-Dimensional Design/Sculpture (3 credits)

ARTS 3700 Methods and Materials (3 credits)

Elective Courses (9 credits):

ARTS 2190 Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits)

ARTS 3100 Painting II (3 credits)

ARTS 3550 Ceramics I (3 credits)

ARTS 3750 Printmaking (3 credits)

ARTS 4550 Ceramics II (3 credits)

ARTS 4900 Special Topics in the Arts (3 credits)

Major Electives (3 credits):

ARTS 2600 Introduction to Arts Administration (3 credits)

ARTS 3030 Art Lab (3 credits)

ARTS 3040 Museum Studies and Gallery Practices (3 credits)

ARTS 3250 Digital Photography II (3 credits)

MUSE 2000 Curatorial Activism (3 credits)

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
  • Application: Submit either the NSU Shark Select International Application or the Common App.
  • Secondary School Credentials: Send original or certified copies of home country’s credentials and any terminating or qualifying examination results.
  • English Translation: Ensure all documents in a foreign language are accompanied by a certified English translation.
  • Postsecondary Credentials (if applicable): Have transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited organization if coursework was completed outside the United States.
  • Letters of Recommendation (optional): Submit up to three letters of recommendation through the Common App or the NSU application portal.
Language Requirement
English Language Requirements

Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:

TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test

IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher

PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher

iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher

Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools

Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes

SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20

CLT Verbal Reasoning & Grammar/Writing Score of 42 or higher
IELTS Score (Minimum) 6.0
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) 79

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