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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design Art

Design guides us through our lives, informs us and challenges our perceptions of the world. It is an interdisciplinary set of fields encompassing a wide variety of approaches to visual materials and culture. At a fundamental level, it is about form and composition, which are then applied to communication, problem-solving and creating compelling products and experiences for viewers and users.

In Design Art, students are taught to be critical, creative and skilled designers and artists, developing innovative and exciting new visions across fields and disciplines.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Art, Design and Media
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years (Direct Honours)
Diploma holders may be eligible for up to 12 AUs of advanced placement credits but will still complete the Bachelor's degree in four years.

Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • Minor in Photography
  • Students are allowed to declare a minor offered by all schools in NTU.
  • Students are allowed to declare for a Second Major offered by CoHass Schools if they meet the requirement.
  • Students will not be offered a Minor or Second Major in the same field as their primary major.
Field of study
Art, Design and Media
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Interaction Design
  • Product Design
  • Visual Communication
Student may choose one or no specialisation.
Certification offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design Art)
Learn more about the programme

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
Polytechnic Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma
NUS High School Diploma
International and other qualifications
It is compulsory to submit the portfolio and required materials for Art, Design & Media (ADM) Programme. View ADM admission requirements.

Internship

Internship duration10 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3, Special Term II

Internship is compulsory.

Overseas exposure programme

Students may apply for a semester-long overseas exchange programme in their Year 2 Semester 2 or Year 3 Semester 1. Exchange programmes are optional and can be 4-8 weeks (during university's vacation) or semester-long. There are many types of exchange programmes: Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP), GEM Explorer, GEM Discoverer programmes. Check NTU's website for information on programme eligibility and application.

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Industrial Designer
  • Experience Designer
  • User-Centric Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Creative Director
  • Editorial Designer
  • Event Designer
  • Publication Design
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.