Degrees and Programs

Bachelor of Fine Arts programs

Five professional programs prepare art and design students for competitive job markets, with emphasis on portfolio-development.  

Bachelor of Arts programs

Two liberal arts programs provide broad preparation for careers in a variety of fields, including education, arts administration, and business. Because these programs require fewer total courses, they can be taken alongside other  university majors and/or minors.

Beginning in Fall 2027, we will be introducing two new BFA programs

These programs will take the place of BFA Art, Graphic Design and BFA Art, Interaction and Game Design programs.

Note: Students who started at East Bay prior to Fall 27 may complete the older program or switch to the new one. Students who start in Fall 27 or after cannot complete the older program.

Graduate Degree

The is a two-year innovative interdisciplinary STEM program (CIP 09.0702) that focuses on creating interactive applications and objects as part of a designed user experience.

Our hands-on design program emphasizes both the creative and technical aspects of current and emerging technologies, and how they can be used to deliver compelling content.

Integrating art, computer science, psychology, user experience (UX) and human-centered design (HCD), the program incorporates design thinking strategies and strategic innovation to create a well-designed human experience.

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