BFA in Art and Design
An Online Program to Help
You Hone Your Digital Media Skills
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As you’re making your decision about pursuing an online degree, you are likely to have questions. From program information to details about the application process, we’re here to help you find the answers you need.
Apply Fine Arts to Digital Media
Lindenwood University’s online Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design program helps you develop the skills needed to thrive in the digital art and design industry. With four available emphases, you can hone your abilities further to meet your professional goals. Choose from digital art, digital photography, graphic design, and web and user experience.
Through the comprehensive curriculum, our online BFA program explores the theories and techniques of studio art, as well as the software skills used in digital media.
Our fine arts degree program provides you with multiple opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and faculty. In addition, you will have the option to attend an art and design forum to gain insight from guest speakers and other students.
Transfer Your Credits
We don’t want the college credits you have already earned to go to waste. At Lindenwood Online, we offer a generous credit transfer policy for our undergraduate programs. You can even complete your degree in as few as 30 credit hours taken within the Lindenwood University system.
In addition, we have partnerships with area community colleges, which allow credits to be counted toward your general education requirements.
Transfer Your CreditsA Curriculum Designed to Help You Succeed
Our online BFA program is made up of 120 credit hours, including 42 credit hours devoted to general education requirements.
The program’s core consists of 36 credit hours that explore the foundations of art and design and includes a capstone course.
You will then be able to choose a 42-credit-hour emphasis in either digital art, digital photography, graphic design, or web and user experience.
Curriculum – Digital Art Emphasis Curriculum – Photography Emphasis Curriculum – Graphic Design Emphasis Curriculum – Web & UX EmphasisAdmission Requirements
To apply to our online BFA program, you must submit the following:
- Online application
- All official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. If you have fewer than 24 college credits, you will need to submit your official high school transcript.
If cumulative college GPA is below a 2.0, the following will also be required:
- Résumé
- Letter of intent/personal statement (1–2 page document indicating your interest in the program and Lindenwood)
What It’s Like to Study Online
Being an online student doesn’t mean that you will sacrifice access to the tools, resources, support, and community that you would have through a traditional on-campus program. In fact, you will still get the college experience — just at an affordable price from the comfort of your home.
Find out more about what it’s like to study online at Lindenwood.
Online Student Life
Cost to Attend
We strive to provide a high-quality online education at an affordable price. Our online Bachelor of Fine Arts program is offered at just $450 per credit hour.
In addition, we offer the opportunity to transfer previously earned college credits, financial assistance, and U.S. military benefits.
Ways to SaveProgram Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of aesthetics, criticism, and expectations of a visual arts major
- Understand the elements and principles of color theory, design, perception, and problem solving for two- and three-dimensional surfaces
- Effectively apply visual storytelling techniques with a timeline-based application or temporal design
Career Outlook
Some of the potential career paths you may pursue after earning your fine arts degree online include:
- Art director: $92,780
- Marketing manager: $134,290
- Graphic designer: $50,370
Median annual salary information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the questions we are commonly asked.
A fine arts degree focuses on a specific visual or performing art, such as painting, theatre, music, or graphic design. It is more professional-based and concentrates less on the liberal arts than a regular bachelor’s degree program.
A Bachelor of Arts program offers a more interdisciplinary approach to studies. You will have more flexibility in exploring other subjects within the subject matter. A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program, on the other hand, is more focused on the area of study and may concentrate on a specialized subject matter, such as photography or digital art.
Earning a fine arts degree is a good option if you know which professional field you wish to pursue. Since the degree is more focused on a specific area, you can develop and hone your skills in that subject. A BFA degree will better prepare you for a specific career.