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 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...
Intro to Painting
Students
A selection of work from senior lecturer Emily Glass' Intro to Painting course.
Painting the Figure
Students
Undergraduate and graduate work from the Painting the Figure 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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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.
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August 19, 2019
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RIT partners with RCSD for portfolio preparation workshop
College of Art and Design faculty and staff led a workshop educating Rochester City School District art teachers on portfolio requirements and the art of photographing portfolio pieces.
