Major in Art (B.F.A.), Painting Concentration

The Painting concentration gives students the ability to explore, develop, and gain personal understanding of the visual language and technical aspects of the painting medium. Additionally, it encourages the development of material experimentation and conceptual thinking in the upper-level courses. Students begin by working from observation, developing skills and proficiency in oils. As students gain skills and abilities with oil paints, they are encouraged to challenge the very notion of what painting is by exploring alternative tools, methods, materials, and surfaces. Discipline and perseverance are strengthened as students develop a unique voice, conceptually and formally. In their senior year, students work closely with the Painting faculty to develop a distinctive body of work that is sophisticated in its content and scope. 

Effective Fall 2023

A minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in ART 360, ART 361, ART 460, ART 461.

Upper-Division Art History Courses¹ 

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Select 6 credits of Upper-Division Art History Courses total, at least 3 of which must satisfy AUCC categories 4A and 4B. 

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Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program: A minimum grade of C (2.000) or better is required in ART 360, ART 361, ART 460, ART 461.