The LSU School of Art offers tracks in painting & drawing for both the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art and the Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art. An undergraduate minor is also available.<br><br>The painting & drawing program offers an intellectual and creative environment that addresses an awareness of traditional conventions in the context of current forms, methods, and issues. The curriculum stresses both breadth and depth and covers a wide array of artistic experiences from figure and landscape painting to abstract painting, water media, and performance and installation art. Faculty members represent a diverse range of approaches and areas of expertise. Each member shares a commitment to building a strong awareness of the power and transcendence of visual images and their ability to communicate ideas and understanding across cultural boundaries.