The department aims to cultivate independent awareness of life and the world through holistic art education, while fostering creative expression. Through comprehensive research across the diverse landscape of contemporary art, the program is committed to developing highly competent art professionals equipped with critical discernment and a global standard of excellence.

Undergraduate Curriculum
Through an in-depth curriculum encompassing Painting, Drawing Workshop, Photography and Media, Painterly Printmaking, Painting and Visual Culture, Painting and New Technology, Contemporary Art Theory, Painting Workshop, Contemporary Painting Seminar, and Issues in Contemporary Art, the program cultivates a comprehensive understanding of art and advanced creative practice. Students are guided to develop sound critical perspectives within the context of contemporary art and to approach art with visionary insight. The program also pursues an open education through field-based learning — visiting, discussing, and researching exhibition spaces such as museums and commercial galleries.

Career Paths
Graduates of this program are actively engaged as practicing artists in the contemporary art world, while many also dedicate themselves to nurturing the next generation. Those who complete teacher certification coursework may pursue careers as art teachers at accredited educational institutions. Graduates also find their footing as professional designers who bring a painterly sensibility to their work. Other career paths include art journalism and curatorial practice, with further opportunities available across a wide range of art-adjacent fields.