Overview

At Painting course at Savannah College of Art and Design , you’ll gain the foundation to create your own enduring works of art while learning the entire palette of professional practice — from editing a portfolio to engaging a gallery. You'll join a network of talented students and alumni who exhibit at world-renowned museums — from the Guggenheim to the Museum of Modern Art to the Smithsonian — and share their work at the world's most prestigious art fairs. Throughout your time at SCAD, you'll be supported by outstanding faculty, inspiring facilities, and annual events that put SCAD at the heart of the fine art world...right where you belong.

Careers in painting

Become an art director. Become an art consultant. Become a painter. Paintings and works by SCAD alumni promote record-breaking blockbusters like Black Panther and are featured in films such as Gemini Man. Among other pioneering career paths, SCAD painting alumni exhibit at world-renowned museums and the world’s most prestigious art fairs, like Art Basel Miami Beach. They serve as art directors for publications, design directors for apparel companies, and experts in Hollywood scene setting and object manipulation. Launch your career as a professional:

Art critic/writer
Art director
Curator
Exhibition designer
Film and television scenic designer
Gallery owner/director/administrator
Museum preparator
Painter
Professor/instructor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Art
Formal Aspects of Painting
Graduate Drawing
Theory and Processes I: Critical Analysis
Studio I: Ideation
Studio II: Theory in Practice
Fine Art M.A. Self-promotion
Painting M.A. Final Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-25 00:00:00

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More details

SCAD accepts applications year-round for all quarters, so there are no firm deadlines to apply.

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

M.A.45 / M.F.A.90

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Savannah, United States

Disciplines

Painting & Drawing View 46 other Masters in Painting & Drawing in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
Portfolio
Recommendations
Resume
Statement of purpose
Evidence of English proficiency
Interview (if applicable)
GRE Scores (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42120 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

42120 USD / year

≈ 42120 USD / year

Living costs

Savannah

United States

993 - 1846 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers in painting

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Savannah

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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