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PAINTING and DRAWING

The Drawing and Painting program offers a comprehensive curriculum which stresses knowledge and contexts of contemporary art. An introduction to mediums (pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, watercolor, acrylic, oil, and encaustic) lays a foundation for intermediate and advanced students to foster individual exploration, strengthen their conceptual base, and expand the field through new media approaches. The digital lab in the Fine Arts Building, broadens students’ palettes to create mixed media works.

The drawing and painting studios are spacious and well-equipped, with both natural and artificial lighting. Storage and locker space is provided for each student enrolled in the studio classes.