Online Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art & Design
An Online Program to Help You Hone Your Digital Media Skills
Build a foundation in the fine arts and digital media while pursuing one of four emphasis areas: web and user experience, graphic design, digital art, or photography.
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- Duration 2-4 years
- Cost per Credit $495
- Credit Hours 120
Program Benefits
Ranked as one of the Most Affordable Online Colleges for a bachelor’s degree in Art & Design by OnlineU in 2019 and 2020.
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.
Explore CurriculumAdmission 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 $475 per credit hour.
In addition, we offer the opportunity to transfer previously earned college credits, financial assistance, and U.S. military benefits.
Full Tuition DetailsProgram 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.
Explore CareersFrequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the questions we are commonly asked.
You can complete the online BFA in Art and Design as quickly as 24 months.
The online BFA in Art and Design requires you to complete 14 general education courses, 12 art and design courses, and 14 courses relevant to your chosen emphasis.
You can start your application here.
Yes, there are scholarships available. Find out if you qualify for a scholarship opportunity here.
Your career opportunities will depend on the emphasis you choose. Many graduates of the online BFA program are qualified for roles such as photographer, graphic designer, art director, web developer, and more. Learn more about career outcomes for this program here.