Painting Option - Studio Arts BFA | College of Art and Design

Overview

Students selecting this option engage in contemporary visual art practice through a personal exploration of painting techniques. The comprehensive curriculum covers traditional methodologies as well as contemporary visual art practices. Rigorous studio practice and critical discourse encourage the development of a strong personal language that allow for effective individual expression. This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA program.

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Featured Work

A painting of one large and two small mice as they pass away.

Painting Abject Subjects

Vivian Trettenbach

Capstone paintings by Vivian Trettenbach ’20 (Fine Arts Studio; now Studio Arts)

A painting of three women in dresses singing.

Lively Painting

Jakiria Williams

This painting, “Dreamgirl,” was done by Jakiria Williams ’20 (Fine Arts Studio).

A student works on a painting in a studio.

Painting Plants and Animals

Senior lecturer Emily Glass’ fall 2019 Topics in Studio Arts course focused on painting plants and animals. The below photos are from an end-of-semester nature painting studio session. Earlier course...

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Why You Belong in RIT's College of Art and Design

Todd Jokl, Mari Jaye Blanchard, Melissa Dawson, Clay Patrick McBride

Get an in-depth look at RIT's College of Art and Design from our faculty and students. Let us share with you how our community of artists pushes the boundaries of creativity and innovation. And...

Painted faces on top of trees in a forest.

Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Huang '14

Between her work as an internationally exhibiting artist, in galleries and archives and as an appraiser, Melissa Huang ’14 has fully immersed herself in the world of art.

Admission Requirements

This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.

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