The Painting program is designed to provide the student with a studio experience resulting in creative and skillful work. A variety of media and approaches help the student achieve the control and understanding necessary to produce quality work. Individual and group critiques are utilized as a teaching aid to help the student improve the concepts and techniques expressed in individual paintings. The Painting courses follow a sequential order from beginning thru intermediate to advanced levels. A few courses are focused on the human form, both nude and clothed.
Courses are concerned with a variety of subject matter and content related issues.
The painting classes are conducted in spacious studios. The high ceilings and large windows allow for a studio atmosphere with good natural light. The easels and tables are of a professional quality. Each studio is equipped with a projection screen, often used to show slides of drawings and paintings. The artistic style and backgrounds of the painting faculty are rich and diverse.