BFA Painting

Painters may have more decisions to make than any other artist. Choosing between oil, watercolor, tempera, and pastel - each with its own chemistry, challenges, and charms - is just the beginning. In painting, the only thing more complex than the medium is the method. Students in this major explore both, following a structured curriculum that builds technical proficiency and confidence in the medium. The painting major explores contemporary issues within the contexts of art history and traditions. As you progress through the coursework, your knowledge of painting will grow alongside your skills - and both will help define your personal expression in studio practice.