Painting
Immerse yourself in the vibrant field of painting
YSU’s Painting area is part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Studio Art, Interdisciplinary Studio Arts degree. The area offers a balanced curriculum that recognizes and addresses both the technical and conceptual aspects of painting. You’ll be encouraged to identify and strengthen your personal sensibilities and be challenged to explore a wide range of painting methodologies, both creatively and critically, in a dynamic and supportive environment. Exposure to a wide range of ideas and processes in relation to historical, traditional, and contemporary art practices encourages experimentation and personal discovery.
You’ll be immersed in the vibrant field of painting through demonstrations, student-centered individual and group discussions, and field trips. Visiting artist lectures and individual studio visits by artists with diverse backgrounds provide painting students with a wide range of theoretical viewpoints and stylistic approaches.
Facilities
You’ll be provided with three spacious, naturally lit painting classrooms. Individual studio spaces are also available for advanced art students. Each painting classroom is equipped with easels, painting tables, and private storage cabinets. Coded doors provide students with secure access to the painting studios, 24 hours a day.
Exhibition spaces
When the time comes for you to display your projects, you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit solo, group, or experimental work in the McDonough Museum of Art, the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, or our Student Project Gallery.
Meet our faculty
Our dedicated and professionally involved faculty are actively engaged in helping Interdisciplinary Studio Arts students successfully transition into positions with regional and national creative industries or graduate programs.
