Painting and Drawing
About the Program
The painting and drawing program combines traditional techniques with contemporary approaches to making art. Painting students are exposed to both acrylic and oil paint, as well as mixed media approaches. Drawing students employ a range of media, including graphite, charcoal, ink and mixed media. Students can major or minor in Studio Art, with a concentration in painting and drawing.
Courses
- Drawing I and II
- Figure Drawing I and II
- Drawing Italy (Spring term abroad)
- Drawing in Place (Spring term)
- Creating Comics (Spring term)
- Special topics in Studio Art
- Painting I through IV
- Painted Light: Interpreting the Landscape
- Special Topics in Painting
- Directed Studio Projects
Facilities and Equipment
Wilson Hall's state-of-the-art painting and drawing studios feature spacious, well-lit working areas with high ceilings. Natural light is provided by floor-to-ceiling windows with double doors opening on balconies overlooking scenic Woods Creek. Ample storage racks allow students to store work while focusing on multiple projects throughout the semester. These rooms provide an inspiring environment for students to grow as developing young artists. Students have access to heavy duty adjustable steel easels, tabarets for storage of personal materials, storage racks and flat files, and miscellaneous tools and materials for building various supports