Painting
Painting, with its many traditions, is a medium put to an extraordinary diversity of contemporary uses. Capable of representing everything from the material to the intangible, painting continues to be a means for artists of vastly different interests to address their subjects in highly individual ways.
The painting concentration at Notre Dame fosters the aesthetic, critical, and technical development of each student through a program of course work, independent study, and regular critiques. Emphasis is placed on being well-versed in contemporary critical issues, on articulating individual themes, and on developing the technical means to give visual form to thematic concerns. Apply now.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Basic Courses
- Drawing I
- Painting I
- Multilevel Painting
- Topics in Contemporary Painting
Art History Recommendations
- Modern Art I
- 20th Century Art II
Recommended Studio and Design Courses
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Industrial Design: Design Drawing
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Lithography
- Artists Books & Papermaking
Outside of Department
- American History
- Anthropology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Creative Writing
- Film
- Gender Studies
- Literature
- Sociology
Study Abroad
Thinking of perhaps London or Rome to take an Art History course requirement? Students are encouraged to spend a semester abroad to get credit towards their degree in visual communication. Your academic advisor will help with options and scheduling.
Contact for Advising
Contact Director of Undergraduate Studies, Emily Beck, for general questions about the various Art, Art History & Design programs. If you have specific questions about painting, feel free to contact a faculty member directly.
Visit the Program
If you are planning to visit campus, please stop by Riley Hall while you are here. Riley hall houses all the studio arts in the department. If you are considering studying painting at Notre Dame, feel free to contact our department office and staff members will arrange for a tour.
Apply
Considering painting as a major? Visit the department's main office: 306 Riley Hall of Art and Design. General questions about majoring in studio art can be sent to the Department of Art, Art History & Design at art@nd.edu. Apply now.