undergraduate
Painting
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What is a painting major?
Painting programs prepare students both creatively and technically to communicate emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical color substances to canvases or other materials. This includes instruction in color and color mixing, surface preparation, composition, oil and acrylic media, watercolor media, painting techniques, and personal style development.
of students said a highlight of this major was the exposure to diverse perspectives.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
How much do painting majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is painting as a major?
Each year, around 590 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 10 students obtain an associate degree in painting. In 2021, 501 students received a bachelor's degree and 5 students received an associate degree. This is 12% fewer painting majors than there were in 2020. Painting is a relatively popular major compared to other art majors.
Advice from painting majors
Share your experienceTrusting the process is key. In the beginning of a painting it'll never be what you want it to be but just trust yourself to make the right choices and you'll start to see the outcome you want to see. :)
Never give up and keep painting you will be good at it
follow your interests and spend enough time on your assignments, classes will get so much more enjoyable after the foundation semester/year
