OpenFieldBachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication & Digital Art
Preeminent design program based at the Dallas center, renowned for award-winning student portfolios in art direction, UX/UI interactive design, copywriting, and branding.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation and portfolio review
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 70
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Design portfolio (10-15 creative pieces) and artist statement
- Recommendation letters
- One letter of recommendation from an art or design instructor
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Visual Communication creative portfolio scholarships up to $4,000 annually
- Application fee
- $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $4,950 per semester (in-state undergraduate block tuition)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official East Texas A&M University-Dallas documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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