Overview

Program Features

Painting students learn the basic principles, techniques and concepts of painting and drawing while developing their talent. Students learn to invent visual images of their ideas, passions and interests. Student artists in the program work on surfaces ranging from paper, canvas, panels, and walls among many other possibilities.

Students are exposed to the ideas and methods that make up the long, rich history of painting. Classes include abstract and representational approaches to the medium and how to use them to make successful paintings. Students experiment using a wide variety of materials (oil, acrylic, watercolor, spray paint and others) as part of their journey to become professional artists with their own unique direction.

Students in the Painting program of Otis College of Art and Design work in two studio environments. The Galef Center Painting Studio has 24/7 access, a storage facility, an outdoor work area, and adjoining clean space where students present work for critique.

The Senior Studios offer each student a private space to work in for the entirety of their senior year in the Fine Arts Program.

Areas of emphasis within the Painting Program include Drawing and Artists, Community and Teaching (ACT).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Painting

Life Drawing

Drawing and Building Form

Topics: The History and Practice of Exhibition Making

Painting Genres: Material and Methods

Painting Genres: Representational

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

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These are priority deadlines, admission is rolling after these as space remains available.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbeville, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

$50 application fee

Portfolio - Submit 10–20 pieces of your best work submitted online through SlideRoom on the Common App

Personal Statement - In at least 500 words, describe your background and interest in studying art and design

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SAT/ACT Test Scores

International applicants whose primary/native language is not English should take one of the three tests recognized by Otis College: TOEFL, IELTS, or the Pearson Test of English (SAT/ACT scores not required)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Out-of-State

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54120 USD / year

≈ 54120 USD / year

Living costs

Abbeville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Abbeville

Funding

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