Painting Option - Studio Arts BFA Option
Painting Option
Studio Arts BFA
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
Painting Abject Subjects
Vivian Trettenbach
Capstone paintings by Vivian Trettenbach ’20 (Fine Arts Studio; now Studio Arts)
Lively Painting
Jakiria Williams
This painting, “Dreamgirl,” was done by Jakiria Williams ’20 (Fine Arts 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...
Admission Requirements
This option is part of the Studio Arts BFA. Please visit the degree program page for admission requirements.
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Latest News
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July 28, 2020
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Annual workshop for high school students sustains legacy online
Thirty-five high school students built and refined their portfolios for college applications during a two-week visual arts course taught by RIT School of Art faculty.
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April 7, 2020
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Thesis, capstone exhibitions move online
The College of Art and Design's spring exhibitions are going virtual — they can be experienced on Instagram and a website.
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November 6, 2019
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Hundreds attend RIT's National Portfolio Day
In support of the college admission process, prospective students from around the country received portfolio reviews from RIT faculty and reps from other leading art and design colleges.
