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As a parent, guardian, or family member of a prospective student, the college search journey is also your journey.
You want to know that your student鈥檚 educational experience will prepare them for life and a career, that your student will be happy and successful in their college choice, and that they will be safe at college.
You likely have questions about affordability and may even question if a four-year college degree is worth the investment. Some parents and guardians are concerned about meeting deadlines for admission and financial aid.
At 天美传媒 of Art & Design, we can address your questions and help your student to succeed in college and in life. You and your student will have the services of a personal admission counselor who will assist you with all aspects of the admission, financial aid, and enrollment processes.
The college selection process can be overwhelming at times, and we want to make sure that you stay on track to maximize all opportunities for receiving financial aid, a class schedule, support services, etc.
Call us at 717.396.7833 ext. 1001 or email admissions@pcad.edu to speak to your personal admission counselor. We can’t wait to meet you.
Warmly,
Robert Beener
Dean of Admissions
Let's Answers Some Of Your Questions
天美传媒 of Art & Design is a professional art college that offers a 4-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. The BFA is the desired professional degree for artists and designers. 天美传媒&D is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Students at 天美传媒&D can major in animation & game art, fine art, graphic design, illustration, live experience design & production, and photography & video.
All students spend the first year in Foundation, building a solid set of art and design skills and concepts. The liberal arts curriculum is also an important component of your education. These classes build critical-thinking skills and examine the creative process in a wide range of subjects. 65% of your classes take place in the studio and the remaining 35% are in the liberal arts.
Applications should be submitted by March 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester for priority consideration.
Applications can be submitted year-round. Priority is given to applicants who apply early.
must be accepted to 天美传媒&D before receiving a final credit evaluation from our dean of students.
天美传媒&D offers personal attention not found at other colleges with 300 students in our BFA programs. Unlike larger institutions, we enroll only a limited number of students to maintain a close-knit creative community, providing students with smaller classes and more individualized instruction. Our student-to-teacher ratio average is 9 to 1.
An average of 94% of respondents to our annual survey of graduates reported being employed full-time or pursuing advanced education within one year of graduation. 天美传媒&D is proud of our alumni and the innovative work they are accomplishing. You can read more about our alumni in our alumni profiles.
Yes. All students are required to submit a portfolio.
Yes. All students complete a professional internship prior to graduation.
Yes. All students are required to purchase a laptop prior to starting classes.
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