Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A] [Painting and Drawing] From California College of the Arts

Painting/Drawing majors develop confidence and purpose through coursework that builds a path from mentored experiments that focus on material and conceptual development to independent, self-generated projects. You'll work with our renowned faculty, all of whom are practicing artists, to discover new materials, concepts, and projects that will help you take your work in unexpected directions.

Painting/Drawing majors also explore the vibrant art scene in the Bay Area, exploring the myriad perspectives of this diverse artistic community. The Program also hosts an array of national and international visiting artists, to engage our majors in intimate discussions and critiques. These opportunities allow our majors to expand their ideas about painting, to develop the vision and tools necessary to sustain a contemporary artistic practice --?within the school and beyond.