DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
NIU's painting program offers a comprehensive exploration of painting's theoretical and practical aspects. The curriculum encourages students to embrace an open-minded approach, fostering curiosity, cross-media experimentation, and the courage to take creative leaps in search of originality and artistic expression. Students develop artistic autonomy by navigating the dynamic interplay between form, content, and subject matter in painting. This program aims to cultivate proficiency in visual language, historical and contemporary painting concepts, sociocultural consciousness, and a strong focus on creativity's vital role in art. Our goal is to assist students in aligning their artistic aspirations with their career objectives.