Program Overview

Introduction to the Painting Program

The Painting program at Herron School of Art + Design is designed to help students develop their techniques and processes in painting. As a painting student, you will learn various methods of applying paint, knowledge of materials and paint mixing, and the expressive potential between the painting surface and the artist's hand.

Plan of Study

The plan of study for the B.F.A. in Painting includes critical courses and milestones for each semester. The IU Indianapolis Campus Bulletin provides required course names and descriptions for the B.F.A. in Painting.

Foundation Studies

The first year at Herron focuses on skills crucial to success in art and design school. You will explore basic principles and techniques, as well as your own historical, cultural, and personal influences as an artist or designer.

Facilities

Herron's facilities are thoughtfully designed with natural lighting and multidisciplinary studios. As a painting student, you are given 24-hour access to the studios and facilities in Eskenazi Hall, including:

• Individual painting spaces
• Easels, worktables, stools, and lockable carts
• Live figure models
• Dedicated critique spaces
• Professional lighting
• Mac computer labs with advanced editing software
• Access to the Think It Make It Lab and woodshop, as well as ceramics, photography, printmaking, and sculpture facilities

Enhance Your Degree

Pursuing a minor or certificate can help broaden your perspective and give you a competitive advantage in your chosen field. Options include:

• Minor in Art History
• Certificate in Pre-Art Therapy

Professional Opportunities

As a fine artist, you may consider establishing your own small business studio, selling your work through galleries, or teaching at community art centers. Other options include:

• Exhibiting artist
• Artist in residence
• Art critic
• Curator
• Gallery owner or director
• Arts administrator
• Educator or instructor
• Portraitist
• Preparator
• Muralist
• Studio manager
• Conservation specialist
• Film and television scenic painter
• Illustrator

Degree Programs

Herron School of Art + Design offers various degree programs, including:

• Art Education (B.A.E.)
• Art History (B.A.)
• Art Therapy (M.A.)
• Ceramics (B.F.A.)
• Communication Design (M.Des.)
• Drawing & Illustration (B.F.A.)
• Furniture Design (B.F.A.)
• Integrative Studio Practice (B.F.A.)
• Music Technology (B.S.)
• Music Technology (M.S.)
• Music Technology (Ph.D.)
• Music Therapy (B.S.)
• Music Therapy (M.S.)
• Music Therapy (Ph.D.)
• Painting (B.F.A.)
• Photography (B.F.A.)
• Printmaking (B.F.A.)
• Sculpture (B.F.A.)
• Visual Art (M.F.A.)
• Visual Communication Design (B.F.A.)

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

The school offers undergraduate degree programs, including:

• Honors Program
• Foundation Studies Program As well as graduate degree programs, minors, and certificates, including:
• Art Electives for Non-Art Majors
• Music Electives for Non-Music Majors
• Global Education