Painting involves working with oil, watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media to produce pieces from a variety of subject matter. In printmaking, students learn etching, lithography, screen and photo processing.
Sculpture includes work in clay figure modeling, steel fabrication, mold making and casting.
All students learn the fundamental principles and skills of their art to produce quality original creations. All of the fine arts programs at UMass Dartmouth are accredited by the National Association of the Schools of Art and Design. The bulk of study is devoted to art and art-related courses, but students have the freedom to choose elective courses in the humanities, social, and natural sciences when meeting their other degree requirements. In addition to the courses required for a major in fine arts, students meet the college's requirements for a well-rounded liberal arts education. During their first year, students take courses that build a firm foundation for their art education.