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.
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P201 Painting I 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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P202 Painting II 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 Portrait Painting 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. |
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P220 Watercolor Painting 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. |
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P222 Advanced Watercolor Painting 3 credits |
This is a continuation of P220 watercolor. Students will work independently and be responsible for further investigation of concepts and ideas. |
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P301 Painting III 3 credits |
Exploration of traditional and contemporary concepts in painting with emphasis on relationships between form and content. Prerequisites: P201-P202, D201-D202 |
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P302 Painting IV 3 credits |
Exploration of traditional and contemporary concepts in painting with emphasis on relationships between form and content. Prerequisites: P201-P202, D201-D202 |
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P303 Concepts in Figuration I 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. |
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P304 Concepts in Figuration II 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. |
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P401 Painting V 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 |
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P402 Painting VI 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 |
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P403 Individual Research in Painting I 3 credits |
Research devoted to the student’s own projects in painting. Offered in conjunction with P401-P402 only. |
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P404 Individual Research in Painting II 3 credits |
Research devoted to the student’s own projects in painting. Offered in conjunction with P401-P402 only. |
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P405 Digital Processes for Fine Art I 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] |
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P406 Digital Processes for Fine Art II 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] |
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