As a student in Fredonia’s Drawing & Painting program, you will develop skills to succeed in the ever-changing contemporary art world. You will explore traditional and contemporary painting approaches and theories while also investigating multicultural and gender influences on contemporary society and art. You will participate in the practices necessary to succeed in careers related to the visual arts. World-renowned faculty will instill a strong work ethic and help you develop your own personal vision through drawing and painting and the incorporation of other disciplinary interests.
The Fredonia Difference
At Fredonia, you’ll complete rigorous, in‐depth courses geared towards developing your own artistic voice with high-level technical, conceptual, creative, and aesthetic accomplishments. Small studio classes ensure you’ll have personal connections with faculty. Our arts programs are tightly wound with our theatre and music, providing extra opportunities to cross disciplines in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Fredonia has a competitive application process that requires the submission of an art portfolio.
Career Opportunities for Drawing/Painting
- Art teacher
- Independent curator
- Art therapist
- Arts administrator
- Art restoration specialist
- Muralist
- Art gallery/Art Auction House/Museum work
- Illustrator
- Art Director
- Professional Fine Artist
