The painting program encourages students to explore traditional as well as experimental forms of painting techniques. The studios provide personal space for each student. Lessons present pictorial functions of formal elements of picture-making such as line, plane, color and light, pattern and edge. An elementary introduction to grounds, pigments, mediums, color mixing and application are offered in the first stages, developing into a personalized, conceptual approach. This is achieved by exploring the many options in painting to compose expressive interpretations of contemporary issues or imaginary situations, finishing with an art installation or exhibit on campus.