Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a concentration in Painting and Drawing
Visual artists give valuable gifts to humanity by communicating their vision of not only the world as it is, but as it could be. Talent is important, but a formal art education helps you develop it so your career can take flight.
The AUM Department of Fine Arts offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art degree with a concentration in Painting and Drawing to refine your artistry and become a practicing artist. Art skills are highly sought after to:
Your BFA degree will be respected by employers looking for creative talent to join their team. AUM will help connect you to like-minded individuals and organizations to create your own professional network. In addition to offering classes in their areas of expertise, each faculty member maintains an active practice devoted to creative work, exhibitions, academic research and scholarly publishing, or public performance.
The visual arts training this concentration provides, along with the other liberal arts components of the curriculum, forms a solid foundation for jobs in advertising, marketing, crafts, entrepreneurship and other career endeavors. You’ll sharpen your skills and develop your singular artistic voice alongside successful faculty artists in small classes and studios that are highly interactive. You’ll be free to express yourself in a supportive and collaborative environment as you build your portfolio.
As a BFA candidate in painting and drawing, you will also have the opportunity to exhibit your professionally prepared work in a solo exhibition at the Cason McDermott Art Gallery on the AUM campus.
Other concentrations in this BFA degree program include Graphic Design, Sculpture, and Photography.
What you will know with a Painting and Drawing concentration from AUM
Know how to create from the heart—not by doing what you are told.
Know how the cultural concepts like sustainability, diversity, or new perspectives work in art to inspire positive change for humanity.
Know how scholars in the field have defined the nature and culture of art.
Know how to manage and promote your art for public recognition, use your art as a platform for your message to mankind, and develop relationships with strong networking groups of artists.
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Certainly! The value of a liberal arts college degree is more than simply monetary. Taking time to study your passion from experts in the field helps the artist grow intellectually and creatively. It also creates a life-long network of like-minded professionals.
No. The course work in painting and drawing at AUM is designed for artists to produce original works and learn new skills. You are in a supportive environment that respects your perspective and passion to share your voice.
Our professors stand ready to mentor you through the process of developing your personal art aim as you commit to showing the inward significance of your work.
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At AUM’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, you will have powerful learning experiences, working side by side with professors who have real-world experience.
Our academic departments include Communication and Theatre, Criminal Justice, Economics, English and Philosophy, Fine Arts, History and World Cultures, Political Science and Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, and Army ROTC. To help you pay for college, you might qualify for one of our scholarships.
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To complete this degree concentration, you will need to complete courses in the university core, fine arts, and electives. Contact the Department of Fine Arts for a current listing of courses required to complete this program.
The course listings below are only a few of the classes this concentration requires. For a full review of this program in detail, please see our official online catalog AND consult with an academic advisor.
The course listings above are a representation of what this academic program requires. For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online catalog AND consult with an academic advisor. This listing does not include the core curriculum courses required for all majors and may not include some program-specific information, such as admissions, retention and termination standards.
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Open to all AUM majors, this group travels to Nashville, New Orleans, and Atlanta to absorb the culture and dive into the art scene. Club members enjoy movies, scavenger hunts, and hosting open exhibits of local and student artists.
An exclusive club for students in the College of Arts and Social Sciences who act as volunteers for special help projects. The club is designed to give team experience and leadership opportunities while helping those in need.
The AUM student chapter of the American Advertising Federation, an organization that includes the nation’s leading advertisers, agencies, and media companies. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with peers about ways to promote your works.
