Studio Art - Painting
The Studio Art concentration in Painting allows for study in a wide range of mediums including: oil, acrylic, watercolor and airbrush on a variety of surfaces and in sizes from miniature to mural. This program is designed to provide opportunities for in class projects as well as individual, creative explorations.
The painting studio has large windows, concrete floors for easy clean-up, and walls that retain the original brick of the building's structure before it was refurbished.
The studio also has state-of-the-art ventilation and exhaust systems. As many as fifteen airbrushes can be accommodated on the compressed airline which feeds into the studio. Directly over the airbrush station is another exhaust system to pick up paint fumes and particles.
The Painting concentration is supported by both fulltime and adjunct faculty, giving students the opportunity to study with a number of experienced professors with a variety of specialty areas.
Courses in the concentration:
Painting
Advanced Painting (4) courses
Watercolor Painting
Special Topics in Studio Art: Painting
Opportunities for Studio Art Students
In addition to the challenging classes in the School of Creative Arts, students are able to take advantage of opportunities that promote and support leadership skills, organizational skills and service, including:
- Private studio space available
- Studio Art related campus clubs such as Art League
- Sophomore and Senior reviews with Studio Art faculty
- Internship opportunities locally, regionally and nationally
- Field trips to nationally known museums and galleries
- Assignments and projects that develop a strong art portfolio
- Access to all studio art areas and facilities
- Strong relationship with area businesses, Fine Art Studios and non-profit organizations
- Lecture programs both on and off campus
- Annual Student Art Exhibition
- Many opportunities for students to exhibit within the community
- Travel abroad opportunities with the Global classroom
- Opportunities with the campus newspaper Paw Print
Students have the opportunity to experience internships, global classes, exhibitions, on-campus employment and opportunities that will benefit them in the following ways:
- Become more knowledgeable and gain insight into the art profession
- Expose themselves to as much art as possible
- Obtain hands-on experience within the field of study
- Gain confidence both on paper and in person
- Develop networking contacts
- Create an effective artist’s resume
The well-rounded Studio Arts education that students receive in the Studio Art program also makes them well prepared for a wide variety of arts related careers. The School of Creative Arts helps its students and graduates plan and implement sound decisions for their futures.
Some Possible Careers in Painting
- Set Designer
- Fine Artist
- Museum/Gallery Representative/Owner
- Curator
- Art Handler
- Art Buyer
- Consultant for Private/Commercial Collectors
- Art Critic
- Visiting Artist/Artist-in-Residence
- Muralist
- Art Sales Representative
- Portrait Artist
- Educator