The faculty consists of a unique blend of highly professional artists whose work reflects a spectrum of trends in the field. Classified graduate students are accepted into the program in all areas of that spectrum. The faculty looks for students with high levels of achievement and maturity and with potential for the development of significant expression while they are in the program. At the present time there is some shared graduate painting space available. Students accepted into the program are encouraged to provide their own work space.
Independent study is available and encouraged for a portion of the program.
The program focuses specifically on the development of ideas in the context of painting as a Fine Art. The faculty encourages conceptual applications of photographic media in the context of contemporary art practice. This program is designed to prepare the student for a career as an exhibiting artist. The Printmaking area is equipped with studio space that promotes a cross-disciplinary approach. Intaglio, letterpress, and lithography printshops are all connected, allowing a free flow of alternative research to new methods of impressions.