Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art - Painting

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at UNC Greensboro is a professional, studio-intensive program housed in the NASAD-accredited School of Art. The curriculum is structured to transform student artists into literate visual thinkers by balancing strict foundational techniques with contemporary conceptual experimentation

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting Program Distinctions

BFA in Painting students at UNCG are encouraged to see and understand connections between painting and societal contexts in which movements emerge and newly revolutionary expression is made possible by artists. We value the diverse and nuanced range of subjectivities represented by our painting students, and we work alongside them to enable the technical and conceptual knowledge through which innovative painting modalities emerge.  

This education emphasizes visual and intellectual curiosity and the tactical questioning of convention and traditional painting hierarchies. Our program fosters innovative and literate visual thinkers capable of using painting as a means of deeply meaningful communication and translation.

The painting Student Experience

Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at UNC Greensboro balance hands-on studio production, group critiques, portfolio development, and learning the business of professional art. While mastering technical skills, heavily focused on drawing, and studying art history, they develop their individual artistic voice.

After Graduating with your BFA in Painting

BFA in Painting alummi enter careers in design, museums and galleries; working as independent artists; and other art-related fields. Potential career paths include:

• Advertising Agent
• Private Studio Owner
• Higher Education
• Industrial Designer
• Publisher
• Art Teacher/Educator
• Interior Designer 
• Web Developer 
• Art Therapist 
• Curator
• Graphic Designer 

BFA Painting graduates also go on the receive their Masters of Fine Arts at other top schools like N.C. State University, New York University, California Institute of the Arts, Portland State University.

How to Apply to the Painting Program

Students interested in the Painting concentration complete UNCG’s undergraduate admission process and the School of Art application/audition process. All students pursuing a studio degree enter the department as candidates for a BA degree in Studio Art. Upon completion of the foundational program, students seeking to join the BFA program in Painting will submit a portfolio of their work. Admission to any BFA concentration is contingent upon a successful portfolio review by a rotating committee of art department faculty.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Painting Degree