Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art and Design
Boca Raton, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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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 the 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
4-year plan
Illustration specialization
Year 1
Fall
- Digital Imaging I
- Algebra and Personal Finance
- Theories of Self
- Principles of Design
- Basic Drawing
- First-Year Seminar
Spring
- Digital Painting
- Digital Photography I
- Vector Imaging I
- Introduction to Belief Systems
- Citizenship Project
- Figure Drawing I
Year 2
Fall
- Foundations of U.S. Justice
- DSL 100 Scientific Inquiry
- Color Theory
- Digital Photography II
- Elective
Spring
- Language and Culture
- Science and Society
- Societies and Institutions
- Painting I
- Drawing Anatomy
- Illustration
Year 3
Fall
- World Belief Systems
- Digital Illustration
- Figure Drawing II
- Painting II
- Advanced Digital Imaging
Spring
- Introductory Statistics
- Science and Society
- Expressive Drawing
- Comics and Sequential Art
- Visual Communication Theory
Year 4
Fall
- Elective
- Visual Art History
- Painting III
- Professional Practices
Spring
- Career Preparation
- Elective
- Visual Art Practicum
- Portfolio and Exhibition
- Optional Elective
Prepare for a successful career in photography or illustration with a degree in visual art and design.
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, including:
- Comic book artist
- Creative director
- Illustrator
- Photographer