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USA, Massachusetts
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1894
Total Students: 18,000 +
Int. Students: 700 +
Main Campus Address
220 Pawtucket St, Lowell, MA 01854, United States
The B.F.A. degree prepares students for careers in studio arts and graphic design. Within these disciplines, students may choose to focus on photography, sculpture, painting, ceramics, animation, 3D modeling, drawing, printmaking or interactive digital media.
The art major is designed to develop a rigorous art practice. Students gain a deep knowledge of the technical and conceptual abilities needed to succeed in the professional world. The Art & Design Department offers the professional degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.).
Through a broad, competence-building sequence of core courses, students are introduced to the language of several disciplines, various materials and techniques. They study the fundamentals of studio art along with a wide variety of skills including visual communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, oral communication and project development. In addition, they learn how to constantly adapt to new technology.
Assignments focus on self-expression, material/technical competencies, building a personal language and life practice. In addition to core studio courses, students can take advantage of courses in web design, motion graphics, interactive design, typography, art history, art theory, video, and the huge array of science and humanities courses available at the university.
High quality professors, rigorous and relevant curriculum and state-of-the art facilities create an environment that produces excellent student achievement.
The Studio Art concentration prepares artists for careers in animation, digital imaging, drawing, interactive-media, painting, photography, and sculpture. Graduates have built successful careers in photography, teaching, animation, gallery management and studio arts. The Studio Art concentration at UMass Lowell provides students with the tools necessary to reach their highest potential as creative practitioners.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
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Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2024 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Open | |
sep 2024 | Closed |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*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.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Undergraduate students, scholarship offerings are listed on the UMass Lowell (UML) website. The majority of UML scholarship funding is in the form of new student merit based scholarships. Your eligibility for these scholarships is determined at the time you are accepted for admission through matriculation. There is no separate application.If you are eligible, you will receive a letter notifying you of your eligibility for a merit based scholarship along with your acceptance. If you have questions about applying for an undergraduate program,
you may email: [email protected].
For graduate programs, there may be fellowship/assistantship opportunities available for accepted graduate students. Please contact your graduate coordinator directly to determine if there is funding available. If you have questions about applying to a graduate program, you may contact Graduate Admissions by email at: [email protected].
Scholarships are gift aid offered to students that does not need to be repaid. Most scholarships are awarded to students based on merit, financial need or both. Although not required for all scholarships, we recommend that all students fill out the FAFSA.
The specific amounts and number of scholarships offered to students are based on available funding each year. The University of Massachusetts Lowell does not use applications for the selection of most merit scholarships.
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Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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