- M.A. in painting
- SCAD-Savannah, SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-eLearning
- School of Liberal Arts
Painting, while one of the most traditional of the fine arts, today encompasses a variety of media. Professional painters may work as independent studio artists or in a wide range of professional fields, from museum curation to multimedia and film.
Painting students in the SCAD-eLearning Master of Arts degree program develop their work through informed, individual instruction and a curriculum that promotes exploration based on practical knowledge and awareness of historical and contemporary factors.
- Begin with a five-week residency in Savannah
- Continue online
- Finish with five-week residency in Atlanta
The painting faculty and student body come from a myriad of international backgrounds. Contemporary and traditional methods of image making, performance and installation work are accepted in the department. Course offerings range from mixed media, minimal art, conceptual art and narrative painting to landscape, portrait and still life painting.
New York City Workspace Opportunity Each quarter, one advanced painting student is selected for a
studio residency in New York Citysupported by the college.
Annual Events - Graduate painting students attend the College Art Association conference
- Painting department's professional practices symposium draws gallery representatives and other professionals from the art world
| ARTH | 701 | Contemporary Art |
| DRAW | 708 | Graduate Drawing |
| PNTG | 704 | Formal Aspects of Painting |
| SFIN | 716 | Theories and Processes I |
| PNTG | 728 | Painting Studio I |
| PNTG | 738 | Painting Studio II |
| SFIN | 745 | Fine Art M.A. Self-promotion |
| PNTG | 749 | Painting M.A. Final Project
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| 700-level Elective
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| Total Course of Study | 45 hours
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| Consult your faculty adviser in selecting elective courses. |
The M.A. in painting is offered in residence in Atlanta and Savannah and also is offered with a limited residency requirement, providing an online option for obtaining the degree. Students begin in residence in Savannah or Atlanta, take courses online fall through spring, then finish in residence in Atlanta or Savannah. This is a cohort based program requiring a summer start. Course numbers and titles are subject to change. 
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