Laguna College of Art + Design
Website: https://www.lcad.edu/drawing-painting/program/program-overview
Email: hrailey@lcad.edu
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, United States
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Drawing and Painting Major
LCAD’s Fine Arts department presents entering students with an immersive artistic experience offering a robust foundation in representational drawing, painting and sculpture with an emphasis placed on academic figuration. Alongside building skills, our courses encourage experimentation with materials and exploration of individual ideas and interests to broaden students’ visual language, culminating in the development of a body of work that is authentic to each artist.
Figurative Sculpture Emphasis
LCAD is unique in being one of only a handful of accredited colleges to offer courses in figurative sculpture that focus on classical techniques with an emphasis on narrative compositions.
As a student of LCAD’s Drawing + Painting major, you will have the option to pursue a degree with an emphasis in sculpture. The Sculpture Emphasis teaches technical rigor to produce ¼ life-size to monumental-sized sculptures that convey contemporary narrative themes including animal and fantasy sculpture. Our sculpture curriculum is based in classical techniques and will prepare you to enter the competitive field of sculpture by gaining commissions, exhibiting as a gallery artist, obtaining public grants, applying to residencies, or branching out into the entertainment and special effects industries.
Illustration Emphasis
The Drawing + Painting with Illustration Emphasis zeroes in on the art world found at the intersection of fine arts and illustration to prepare you to work in both traditional and mixed media arts. The program’s curriculum will hone imaginative narratives with design-based aesthetics for commercial and non-commercial pursuits.
Students in this emphasis will take advantage of the same representational, skill based development of the Drawing and Painting major. Students will gain experience in exhibition, branding, and entrepreneurial skills that will help them to succeed as independent artists working in visual styles that reflect Imaginative Realism, Pop Surrealism, and Mural Arts. Students will have the opportunity to develop as mural artists and learn how to present their work and contributions to city planners, urban developers, and private owners who bring artistic works to large, public audiences on shared visual spaces.
Classes will consist of narrative and concept development, mixed media, taking work to print, mural arts, and artist branding. Professional practices will cover galleries, publications, and organizations that specialize in applied works.
Atelier Scholarship
LCAD is where high value is placed on timeless skills. All LCAD Approved Atelier students admitted to LCAD's BFA programs in Drawing & Painting are guaranteed at least $30,000 in scholarships. *Amount based on 4-year degree track, a minimum 2.0 GPA and enrolled in at least 9 units each semester. 12 units of transfers are accepted of atelier training based on contact hours.
BFA
Drawing + Painting
Drawing + Painting w/ Sculpture Emphasis
Drawing + Painting w/ Illustration Emphasis
MFA
Drawing
Painting
Study Abroad Programs / Aicad Mobility Program / Florence Academy of Art Summer Full Scholarship Program
Website | https://www.lcad.edu/drawing-painting/program/program-overview |
hrailey@lcad.edu | |
Founded | 1961 |
Course languages (Check multiple if applicable) | English |
Accreditation |
BA, MA BFA, MFA, Certificate, WASC/NASAD |
Part-Time Instructors | 12 |
Full-Time Instructors | 4 |
Students | 80 |
Accommodation | Yes |
costs |
Full time: USD 14750 / semester |
Laguna College of Art + Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, California, United States