Painting
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Program Description
Painting is a program that teaches how to express ideas, culture, and human experience through colour, form, and surface. Students study drawing, colour theory, oil and acrylic techniques, mixed media, art history, and visual research. The course combines studio practice with studies in cultural context, creative writing for artists, and basic digital media for presenting work. Graduates can pursue careers as graphic designers, art teachers, museum curators, creative directors, or writers and journalists covering the arts. The programme prepares you to build a strong portfolio, show work in local galleries and festivals, and communicate visually in Ghana and beyond. If you love making images and telling stories through art, this programme helps you grow your skills and professional opportunities.
Aims & Objectives
Develop a portfolio of at least eight finished paintings in different media, suitable for exhibition or applications.
Master core painting techniques, including colour mixing, brushwork, layering, and surface preparation, demonstrated through practical projects.
Understand key ideas from art history and cultural studies, and apply them in concept development and written artist statements.
Create and present mixed media and digital-enhanced works, using basic digital imaging tools to prepare images for print and online display.
Why Choose This Program?
Practical studio focus
Large hands-on studio practice builds real painting skills you can show to galleries, employers, or clients.
Strong career links
Training opens pathways to roles like art teacher, curator, graphic designer, and creative director, with local gallery and festival networks in Ghana.
Cultural and contextual learning
Study of Ghanaian and global art history helps you connect practice to culture, community projects, and storytelling.
Digital and professional readiness
You learn basic digital imaging and portfolio presentation skills to promote work online and in print.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Oil, acrylic, and mixed media methods, including surface preparation, layering, glazing, and varnishing for durable studio work.
Practical use of colour mixing, value, balance, perspective, and layout to create effective visual compositions.
Using Adobe Photoshop and similar tools to edit, photograph, and prepare images of artworks for portfolios and online presentation.
Documenting processes, writing artist statements, and researching cultural context to support exhibitions and applications.
Tools & Resources
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Adobe Illustrator
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Mastering technical painting skills takes time and practice.
Tips & Advice
Set a regular studio schedule, focus on one technique at a time, and document progress to see improvement.
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