Curriculum
With balanced instruction and a diverse faculty, our painting curriculum teaches varying points of view about painting, its history, and its function, as well as a range of techniques—empowering students to think and work for themselves.
Academic policies for Painting majors
Students earning below a grade of B in either HER P303 or HER P304 must pass a portfolio review by the painting faculty prior to enrolling in HER P401 or P402.
Painting majors are required to take 6 credit hours of painting each semester in their junior year.
Students must have a C grade point average or better in junior painting to enter the fourth year of painting.
P201-P202
3 credits |
Investigation of the figure and landscape in painting. Emphasis on composition, content, and the development of a working knowledge of painting processes. Prerequisite: Foundation year |
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P210
3 credits |
Includes the study of features and basic construction of the head. Exploration of various media. Emphasis on rending flesh tones, form, and colors with respect to the model. |
P220
3 credits |
Investigation of watercolor processes and techniques. Emphasis on individual creative objectives. Very intense study that will require exploration of watercolor to its fullest potential. |
P222
3 credits |
This is a continuation of P220 watercolor. Students will work independently and be responsible for further investigation of concepts and ideas. Prerequisite: P220 |
P301-P302
3 credits |
Exploration of traditional and contemporary concepts in painting with emphasis on relationships between form and content. Prerequisites: P201-P202, D201-D202 |
P303-P304
3 credits |
This class will explore the discipline of figure and figurative paint in both traditional and conceptual approaches. Emphasis will be placed on sound painting techniques, composition, drawing, color, and concept. |
P401-P402
3 or 6 credits |
Emphasis on personal solutions to form and content in painting. Classroom format features scheduled criticisms and seminars. Special counseling in areas of graduate study, fellowships, assistantships, grants, exhibitions, and professional potential following graduation. Prerequisites: P301-P302 |
P403-P404
3 credits |
Research devoted to the student’s own projects in painting. Offered in conjunction with P401-P402 only. |
P405-P406
3 credits |
Concepts and skills common to several computer graphics software programs will be covered with an emphasis on the use of digital imagery to support the work of students who are doing more traditional studio disciplines. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in a fine art major or HER [A261] |
