BA in Drawing, Painting and Printmaking in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago

The Drawing, Painting & Printmaking Major at Loyola University Chicago emphasizes the discipline as a vibrant artistic field with a diverse global heritage, blending traditional methods with modern technological innovations. The program equips students with technical skills, creative methodologies, and cultural-historical insights while fostering their capacity for artistic experimentation and scholarly inquiry. Located in the Mundelein Center on the Lakeshore Campus, the department offers newly upgraded studios for introductory and advanced drawing/painting, along with dedicated printmaking facilities. Graduates frequently pursue MFA degrees—the highest academic credential in the field—and establish careers as educators, arts administrators, or independent exhibiting artists.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this program, students will demonstrate the ability to:
Utilize diverse materials, methods, and technical approaches within their specialization as a core mode of artistic practice
Exercise independent problem-solving and critical analysis while embracing creative experimentation in original artwork production
Incorporate academic and visual research to formulate conceptual frameworks for their artistic practice, articulating these ideas effectively both verbally and in writing
Evaluate their creative process considering audience reception, professional benchmarks, and contemporary art discourse while autonomously developing exhibition-ready bodies of work
Prepare professional documentation of artistic practice, compiling portfolios suitable for public presentation and career advancement
Recognize art's role in human culture across historical periods and global contexts, analyzing stylistic variations and diverse cultural contributions while engaging in nuanced discussions about artistic diversity