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Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design Shorelight Group - Western Oregon University Shorelight Group - Western Oregon University, USA

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USD 26434

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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67%

Min GPA

Program Overview

To foster creative thinking, technique, critical inquiry, and visual literacy for application to art and design. Students engage art and design practices in a studio atmosphere, bringing together form, materials, and meaning to create expressive work. The curriculum integrates a variety of media and technologies. It emphasizes aesthetic awareness, collaboration, problem solving, innovation, and visual communication. An amalgamation of studio practices, art history, and contemporary theory provide contextual basis for creativity. The program equips students with a framework for understanding their place and role as artists and designers in an ever-changing world. Campus galleries exhibit student and professional work, contributing to the cultural environment of the campus and region. Applied projects empower students to address issues that impact their local, global, and online communities.

Learning outcomes

  • Cultivate lifelong strategies for creative thinking, skill-building, and active practice of art and design.
  • Engage in the world through critical inquiry and design process and analyze art and design in context. 
  • Integrate vision, language, form, and materials for communication and self-expression. 
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    48 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    85 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    67% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    26434

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12528 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Merit Based Scholarship

    Scholarship Information

    Students meeting the 3.25 GPA or higher during their application process will be prompted to complete their scholarship application. Scholarships of $1000 for the first term of attendance will be awarded to those that meet all criteria which includes: registration of 6 credits or more, fully admitted into a degree-seeking program, not an employee of WOU (including GAs), and not receiving waivers or scholarships from their school district or another associated grant. Scholarships awarded based on fund availability and date of application submission.

    DEADLINES FOR SCHOLARSHIP:

    • Summer Term: May 1st
    • Fall Term: June 1st
    • Winter/Spring Term: November 1st

    Amount/ Range

    • UPTO  $1000

     

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