Visual Art and DesignBachelor of Fine Arts
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Pursue the visual arts and gain comprehensive training in foundational design using traditional and digital techniques. This visual art and design program focuses on visual theory, history and practical application, and how you can develop and express your personal style. Here, you will explore the visual arts and build creative design techniques. It's perfect for professionals planning a career in design-related industries.
That's not all. Choose from either an illustration or photography track and learn expressive drawing and color theory or fashion photography and cinematography. Complete courses in visual history, and then express your personal style through practical applications. Watch your creativity blossom as you create eye-catching projects and build a professional portfolio.
Information about the visual art and design program
Illustration
The Illustration track allows you the opportunity to develop the practical skills for visual expression of ideas. It's a great combination of art and technology. It's also project-based, which means you can build a high-quality portfolio you can use to land your dream job.
- Expressive drawing and illustration
- Comics and sequential art
- Painting techniques and color theory
Photography
The photography track allows you to develop technical skills using high-tech equipment and software. It also helps you hone your conceptual and aesthetic views in lecture, seminar and experiential learning modes. Just like the illustration track, you'll build a portfolio of diverse multimedia photography to help you in your career field.
- Fashion and product photography
- Cinematography
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
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As a student, I was privileged to work with Apple, Inc. through the digital design program. This experience lead me to meet some amazing people who gave me great advice.Sara McAveney '17
Courses
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This course offers a continuing study in the concepts of design. Students have an opportunity to demonstrate competency in the elements that form the basis of two-dimensional art work such as line, shape, mass, texture, space, color and value. These skills are used as a tool for analyzing and designing spatial relationships, leading to a stronger sense of visualization and communication of three-dimensional forms.
This course explores illustration as a means of communicating ideas. Projects are designed around a series of problems and illustration experiences for which there are no pre-established solutions. Students explore the possibilities of the computer as a medium to create images and illustration through the use of industry standard software. Concepts and sketches are developed technically, and the computer is applied as a tool to produce finished pieces.
This course is designed to help the graphic designer achieve basic knowledge and skills using software such as Adobe Photoshop. The course emphasis is on photographic effects and techniques. These skills will be used as a tool for analyzing and creating various images to be used in design.
Program plan
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Illustration specialization
Photography specialization
Career opportunities
With a B.F.A. in visual art and design from Lynn, you will have the graphic arts skills necessary to land a successful career in the digital arts industry. See where your new bachelor's of fine arts can take you.
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We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.
Cost and aid
Estimated annual cost of attendance
| Fee name | 2023–2024 | 2024–2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,200 | $42,730 |
| Housing and food | $13,750 | $14,330 |
| Materials | $500 | $250 |
| Student services | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Technology | $750 | $750 |
| Estimated total | $57,200 | $59,060 |
Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.
Cost of housing is dependent on residence hall assignment.
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Fall entry
Early action:
- Apply by Nov. 15; submit supporting documents by Dec. 1; receive decision by Dec. 15.
- Apply by Jan. 15; submit supporting documents by Feb. 1; receive decision by Feb. 15.
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- Apply by March 1; receive decision by March 15.
- Applications completed after March 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Spring entry
- Apply by Dec. 1; decisions released on a rolling basis.
- Applications completed after Dec. 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
| Regular decision | July 1 |
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| Rolling admission | July 1+ |
| Regular decision | Dec. 1 |
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| Rolling admission | Dec. 1+ |
| Fall | Spring | |
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| Regular decision | July 1 | Dec. 1 |
| Rolling admission | July 1+ | Dec. 1+ |
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