BA in Studio Art - Painting in Peoria United States | Bradley University

Painting holds a prominent place throughout civilization, from pre-historic art in France to European cathedrals. It's documented values and aspirations of Western civilization and became the most important visual expression of cultural change, critique and creative exploration. As a painting major, youre encouraged to add your voice to the tradition as you express yourself visually.

As a studio art major, you dive into the creative process through classes in art history, drawing and interactive media. While building this foundation, you also take painting courses that develop your skill and individual expression.

Each painting degree is available in three paths a B.A., B.S. or B.F.A. The B.S. and B.A. emphasize a liberal arts background, while the B.F.A. is considered the professional degree. As a result, the B.F.A. provides a studio-intensive experience encouraging focused work on the medium of your choice. Painting courses help you master the medium and develop your creativity. If youre interested in broadening your career options, you can pair painting with another major or minor, such as, Interactive Media, Music, Theater or women's and gender studies.