我们这个领域的意图很简单-促进智力发展和实际工作，这是由每个学生的需求，兴趣和亲和力定义的。绘画既是历史悠久的丰富而强大的传统，又是不断发展，广阔而又充满活力的活动领域。我们鼓励学科内部和外部的渗透性不仅对绘画的古老传统保持响应，而且对不断增长的混合性和不断的重新定义保持响应。我们程序中的多样化实践既反映了什么是绘画又可以成为绘画的定义。我们的方法绝对是多元化的。我们BFA计划的结构支柱是密集的，自我激励的工作室调查，教师指导，严格的批评和同伴支持。每个级别的课堂教学都包括介绍和使用工具，技术，词汇以及当
Painting is a practice with 40,000 years of history crossing every continent and culture, and an evolving, expansive, and dynamic field of activity. To engage meaningfully in the practice of painting, the Painting program at UH familiarizes students with paintings rich, diverse historical lineages, seeds classroom instruction with the proficient use of tools and materials, encourages innovation and experimentation, and emphasizes the conceptual, analytical, and critical skills necessary to make work that is strong, relevant and personal.<br><br>Coursework moves from structured to interpretive assignments, and finally to student defined projects and intensive studio practice. In this way, the Painting program provides the foundation for students to develop independently as practicing professional artists.