Select language Register
Login with Facebook OR Login

Find your course

Search at University of North Texas only

BA in Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies University of North Texas, USA

Course variations

Study mode Duration Tuition fees Start date Venue Request free info
Full Time Variable $9281.40 for 20 hours for Spring AUG-11,JAN-12,MAY-12,JUN-12,JUL-12
College of Visual Ar...
Email

Course summary

This program is a genuinely a interdisciplinary study of art and design with coursework in such diverse fields as Anthropology, Film, Communications, Art History, and Sociology. The program introduces students to the breadth of artistic and design media and the interpretive strategies employed to decipher them. The degree teaches students to understand images as objects to be read for their visual, physical, technical, social, and historical properties. It explores the social, philosophical, and psychological reasons why humans make and need images as well as how humans have used images to communicate throughout history and around the globe. The degree prepares students to understand the power and significance of images in the world around them. It prepares students for advanced study in a more specialized field, like art history, anthropology, marketing, etc.

Program modules

The modules include ART 1200 Art Appreciation 3, ART 1440 Design I 3, ART 1450 Design II 3, ART 1500 Drawing I 3, ART 1510 Drawing II 3, ART 2350 Art History Survey I 3, ART 2360 Art History Survey II 3; AEAH 4899 Interdisciplinary Arts and Design Studies Capstone 3.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have graduated from an accredited high school and strongly recommend that students take the following classes in high school. Students should have a strong ‘B’ average and have completed three units of English and two units each of solid mathematics, social science and natural science. Students should have a minimum combined SAT (combined critical reading/verbal and math) score of 1180 or ACT composite of 26. International students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (Internet-based), score of 550 (Paper-based) and score of 213 (Computer-based) and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall band and also should have minimum MELAB (official version) score of 80 or higher.

University of North Texas accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of North Texas

Department name

College of Visual Arts and Design, Department of Art Education and Art History

About University of North Texas

The University of North Texas (UNT) is a student-centered public research university and the flagship of the UNT System. With 12 colleges and schools , and more than 36,500 students, UNT is one of Texas's largest universities. Our growing global community includes 2,600 international students from more than 121 countries. UNT students receive a quality education at an affordable cost. The university offers 97 bachelor's , 88 master's and 40 docto read more

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History

University of North Texas

Course description: This program is for students who choose to emphasize art history studies as part of a humanities degree. The program offers ...read more

BFA in Studio Art - Watercolor

University of North Texas

Course description: This program prepares students to become either a self-employed artist or to pursue a master of fine arts degree. ...read more

BFA in Studio Art - Printmaking

University of North Texas

Course description: In this program students have the opportunity to learn about the history of printmaking and to take classes in studio ...read more

BFA in Studio Art - Fibers

University of North Texas

Course description: This program aims to promote excellence through comprehensive educational programming providing a strong fundamental base ...read more

BFA in Studio Art - Sculpture

University of North Texas

Course description: In this program students will get a great deal of hands-on experience in their classes. There are opportunities for showing ...read more

While Hotcourses makes every effort to ensure course information is correct at time it is submitted, all information is indicative only and course details are subject to change. Please check all details with University of North Texas

View courses at University of North Texas

Location

University of North Texas

Located in Texas.

Click on the map to view the location of University of North Texas in more detail.

Student rankings University of North Texas, USA

Overall experience (5.0)

Selection process and gaining admission (4.0)

Funding and scholarships (4.6)

Study experience (4.6)

Life experience (4.9)

Job prospects (4.2)

100% of reviewers recommend University of North Texas

Reviews University of North Texas, USA

I'm pursuing my MBA at UNT, majoring in finance. ... Academics, scholarships and people - my UNT favoriShailendra, from Nepal

I am currently pursuing a second MBA in Marketing... Worth every second you spend at UNT!Yolanda, from Nigeria

I came to the U.S. last fall and started learning... Excellent English & very good music programsNan Qin, from China

My journey as an undergraduate student at UNT has... Special memories!Muna, from Bangladesh

I am an international student pursuing Bachelor o... UNT is the right choice!Jin, from China

See more reviews University of North Texas

Institution info

  • Overview The University of North Texas (UNT) is a student-centered public research university and the flagship of the UNT System. With 12 colleges and schools , and more than 36,500 students, UNT is one ...read more
  • Studying at UNT The pursuit of scholarship and educational growth of our students through an innovative, collaborative learning environment is the center of UNT's mission to serve and improve the global society. UNT ...read more
  • Intensive English Institute International students can improve their English proficiency by enrolling themselves in IELI classes conducted on campus. The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) was established in 1977 to t ...read more
  • Research Scholarship, creativity, innovation and technology transfer are the defining characteristics of research at the University of North Texas. An emerging national research university, UNT has invested ...read more
  • Campus Life Student life on the UNT campus is exciting. The University has many opportunities, both in terms of facilities and events, for students to enjoy a quality life. Music and art UNT is widely recogni ...read more
  • International Admissions University of North Texas allows international students to apply simultaneously for undergraduate/graduate and IELI courses. Students planning to pursue either IELI courses or higher education progr ...read more
  • Scholarships UNT offers a host of exclusive scholarships/financial aids for international students. Short notes on some of these scholarships are given below: International Student TPEG All non-immigrant studen ...read more