BFA in Painting Program By Maryland Institute College of Art |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 36QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

53,180 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BFA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

MICA's Painting department is ranked as one of the best in the country, an accomplishment that provides painting majors with many opportunities and greater visibility for their achievements. Painting at MICA is distinguished by both tradition and rebellion. The program celebrates the development of strong painting and drawing skills, an exploration of old and new forms (representational and abstract, 2D, and 3D), and an appreciation of independent, personal expression and risk-taking.  Painting majors are consistently accepted into the country's top ten fine arts graduate programs, including those at MICA, Yale, Columbia, ISD, and the Cranbrook Academy. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BFA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

MICA's Painting department is ranked as one of the best in the country, an accomplishment that provides painting majors with many opportunities and greater visibility for their achievements. Painting at MICA is distinguished by both tradition and rebellion. The program celebrates the development of strong painting and drawing skills, an exploration of old and new forms (representational and abstract, 2D, and 3D), and an appreciation of independent, personal expression and risk-taking.  Painting majors are consistently accepted into the country's top ten fine arts graduate programs, including those at MICA, Yale, Columbia, ISD, and the Cranbrook Academy. 

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

470+
58+
6+
75+
18+
The portfolio should be a selection of recent artwork that represents your artistic interests and demonstrates your technical skills and ability. You should include examples of artwork that reflect the full range of your ideas, interests, experience, and abilities in the arts to date. Applicants must submit a portfolio of 12-20 pieces of artwork.
4 Years
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

53,180 USD
-

International Students

53,180 USD
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More programs from the university

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) offers 16 undergraduate majors, 2 liberal arts (or academic) majors, and 18 studio concentrations, including:

  • Animation
  • Product design
  • Art History, Theory and Criticism
  • Painting
  • And many more majors, listed here.

Average tuition fees for international students at undergraduate level for the 2016-2017 academic year are $43,760. MICA offers several merit-based and competitive scholarships – apply for funding here!

How to apply

To apply for an undergraduate program at MICA, you will need to submit a portfolio, an essay, transcript, letters of recommendation and proof of your proficiency in English. Get more information about entry requirements here. You can apply online for an undergraduate course through the Common App

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Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) offers 20 unique graduate programs in:

  • Art education
  • Community arts
  • Curatorial practice
  • Fine arts
  • Graphic design
  • Illustration
  • And other areas!

Apply online directly to MICA with your portfolio, artist statement, transcript, letters of recommendation and proof of your proficiency in English.

Tuition fees vary by level and degree, but scholarships are available at all levels. Explore funding opportunities here.

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