Bachelor of Arts in Art
California State University - Northridge
USA,California
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 17,538/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 70
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1972
Total Students: 38,310 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Art
Program Overview
Discover your strengths, develop your artistic sensibility, and challenge yourself creatively. Art offers the opportunity to do all this and more. Embark on an exciting career as an artist, educator or creative professional.
Why Study Art?
By studying art, you will gain a sense of who you are as a creator and observer of visual culture. Learn how to use different materials and methods to create a compelling body of work and tell your story. Think critically about your own creativity and that of the world around you. Understand how art impacts society.
A B.A. in art is valuable because it sets you on the path to develop a career. You will be suited for a career in a variety of creative industries such as illustration, photography, design, fine art, animation, fabrication, public art and more. If interested, you'll be prepared to pursue M.A. and M.F.A. programs in your chosen medium. You can also opt to take state-accredited art education courses and begin your career as an educator.
Why Study Art at CSUN?
Multiple Concentrations
How do you know whether you should study in one area or another? The Art Major does not have a portfolio requirement, so you can try many different media and experiment before you commit. Once you decide, you will be able to choose from eleven different concentrations:
- Animation
- Art education
- Art history
- Ceramics
- Communication design
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Painting
- Photography/Video
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
State-of-the-art Facilities
As a student you will have access to a sculpture shop, a printmaking lab, animation classrooms and other professional-level labs to help you achieve your artistic goals. The CSUN Art Galleries also offer a number of rotating exhibits and the opportunity for students to display their own work.
Accredited Institution
Our department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). This means that our undergraduate and graduate degrees meet the national standards established by this organization.
Education Within Reach
For decades, CSUN has been serving students in the local community seeking an affordable, high-quality art education close to home.
What You'll Learn
A B.A. program in art teaches you skills. But it also teaches you much more. You’ll learn drawing, design, color theory and three-dimensional design. You’ll also gain an understanding of different artistic traditions from around the world as you develop your voice as an artist. Most importantly, you will deepen your technical and critical skills in your chosen concentration as an active member of our creative community.
You'll also receive a well-rounded liberal arts education by taking courses in English, cultural studies, humanities and more. As you move into upper-level courses, you will fine-tune your creative practice in our art studios and labs. This will all help shape your final portfolio, which gives you the opportunity to conceive, create and present a body of work.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 70 Tuition Fee
CAD 17,538 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in California State University - Northridge
CAD 18,304 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
