Axe ’Em, Jacks!
SFA's painting program is designed to provide you with an intellectual, creative and physical environment that fosters excellence in developing the basic skills to create confident, unique personal expressions in paint.
The introductory classes expose students to:
- the techniques and craft of painting
- and ways painting utilizes design concepts like composition, line, color
The advanced courses encourage you to develop your vision of painting while continuing to engage you in a dialogue with contemporary and historical paradigms of art. There's an exciting challenge in seeing the connections between your work and other artists' work and how a vast range of technologies and approaches can affect your painting.
The program aims to develop mature, knowledgeable and skilled practitioners of the art of painting.
Which bachelor's degree is right for you?
Explore the two options below to learn more about the opportunities available based on your career goals.
Bachelor of Arts in studio art with a concentration in painting
This degree is appropriate for those students who seek a general course of study in art with minor study in another academic area. Examples of common minors outside the School of Art for art students include general business, marketing, mass communication and creative writing.
Learn more about curriculum requirements by visiting the program offering webpage on the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art with a concentration in painting
Designed to prepare students for careers either as professional artists or advertising designers, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art degree is a professional degree program intended for students seeking more in-depth preparation. Studio art majors planning to continue their studies at the graduate level should generally take this program.
Learn more about curriculum requirements by visiting the program offering webpage on the Undergraduate Bulletin.