Major Overview for Painting

Colleges Browse Massachusetts Majors Visual and performing arts Painting

Overview for Painting A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical color substances to canvases or other materials. Includes instruction in color and color mixing; surface preparation; composition; oil and acrylic media; watercolor media; painting techniques; and personal style development. Careers for Painting Majors A major in Painting is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary - $65,030 Craft Artists - $32,570 Multi-Media Artists and Animators - $62,380

Top 4 Massachusetts Colleges with the highest percentage of Painting among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA	11 (22.4%)
		Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA	24 (8.8%)
		University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA	10 (0.9%)
	Free College Scholarship's $10,000 Drawing Next Deadline: February 20
		Boston University Boston, MA	21 (0.5%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.