Painting: Studio Art, B.F.A.

Program Overview

The University of South Carolina's Painting: Studio Art program cultivates creativity and technical proficiency in painting. It emphasizes personal artistic vision, providing students with a strong foundation and pre-professional training to exhibit original artwork and pursue careers in the arts. With accomplished faculty, a diverse student body, and a focus on professional development, this program prepares students for success as exhibiting artists and in other creative industries.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• Objective: Develop creative vision and technical painting skills in a supportive learning environment, preparing students to exhibit original art.
• Focus: Intensive studio practice, providing a strong foundation in skills and techniques necessary for a professional visual artist.
• Target Audience: Students interested in developing fine art ability, not graphic design or commercial illustration.
• Program Highlights:
• Accomplished Faculty:
Comprehensive education in traditional and contemporary painting techniques from accomplished artists.
• Emphasis on Creativity: Explore personal artistic vision and develop individual style through coursework and studio time.
• Pre-professional Training: Develop and exhibit a portfolio of original artwork, setting students up to become exhibiting artists.
• Diverse Student Body: Learn from and collaborate with students from different backgrounds and cultures to broaden artistic horizons.

Teaching:

• Studio Practice: Students work in a dedicated group studio, forming connections with other painters and accessing the arts community in Columbia.
• Alumni Network: Students benefit from a strong alumni network.

Careers:

• Potential Careers: Artist, Illustrator, Animator, Art Educator, Museum or Gallery Professional, Art Consultant.
• Job Titles of Alumni: Art Director, Creative Director, Fine Artist, Principal Creative, Shop Manager/Tattoo Apprentice, Teacher.
• Average Alumni Salary (5-10 years after graduation without additional education): $66,398.
• Workplace Settings: Design Studio, Art Studio, Graduate School, Museums or Galleries, Other Creative Industries.
• Employers of Alumni: Google, Nike, Richland Library, Hubbell Incorporated, University of South Carolina, Gupta Media.

Other:

• Building Skills: The program emphasizes the development of professional and personal intelligence for a successful career, including:
• Artistic Skill
• Creativity
• Entrepreneurship
• Attention to Detail
• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Advanced Degrees: Students can advance their careers or options with post-graduate education, such as a Master's Studio Art, M.F.A.
from the College of Arts and Sciences. This helped me find my personal voice within the artist community in Columbia."