Overview

About Painting at Saint Ambrose University

At the Painting program offered by Saint Ambrose University you will take foundation courses in drawing, design, visual narratives and art history, and specialized courses in figure drawing, professional practice, and painting.

Our integrated, liberal arts approach to art making is very valuable. This major will challenge your creative growth. Oil painting, drawing, and other media will become your voice, and we help you incorporate life experience into your exploration of form and content.

Many of our students have been accepted into graduate studio art and art therapy programs, including at the University of Vermont College of Art, University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, Boston University, Lesley University, Mt. Mary College, and Marquette University.

Careers

Painting majors can work as a gallery director, curator, marketing assistant, visual communications specialist, production artist, illustrator, museum educator, museum preparator, design assistant, sign painter, media designer, fine artist/craftsperson, or teach.It is not uncommon for fine artists to work on their own terms. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016) about half of all fine artists are self-employed and the annual median wage is $48,780.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Figure Drawing

Painting

Professional Practices

Art through the Ages

Natural Science

Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davenport, United States

Disciplines

Painting & Drawing View 179 other Bachelors in Painting & Drawing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
Evidence of Grade Point Average (2.5)
English Proficiency Score Copies
Scanned copy of passport including photo page
Declaration of Finances Form

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37833 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37833 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

37833 USD / year

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Living costs

Davenport

United States

820 - 1235 USD / month

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Overview

About Painting at Saint Ambrose University

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Davenport

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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