BA in Painting and Drawing in Portland United States | University of Oregon

The Painting and Drawing program provides diverse undergraduate classes covering both disciplines. Instructed by various professors, these courses combine hands-on studio sessions, one-on-one and group critiques, along with lectures and presentations.

Drawing helps students understand the connections between observation, conceptualization, and creation, serving as a foundation for higher-level studio classes. It can enhance work in other disciplines or pave the way for specialized drawing studies. Through beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, learners experiment with various techniques, materials, and approaches to spatial design, visual challenges, and meaning-making.

Introductory painting teaches fundamental oil painting methods while exploring how to interpret visual experiences and convey meaning. Advanced painting and drawing courses tackle intricate questions of form, materials, expression, and meaning, focusing on cultivating individual artistic practice. The program aims to foster analytical skills and historical awareness while addressing modern artistic issues as students refine their personal style. Participants encounter multiple perspectives and are guided to develop a painting approach aligned with their creative vision and contemporary art trends.