Overview

At Painting from New York Academy of Art the core studio sequence begins with direct, perceptually-based methods and progresses to advanced synthetic modes of pictorial construction.

The Painting Concentration at New York Academy of Art immerses students in the variety of languages in which the human form is represented in oil. Direct painting addresses opaque perceptual description; indirect painting addresses mixing of color through layering; and second-year outcomes include integrating disparate sources and multiple figures into coherent compositions. Self-directed work is regularly critiqued by renowned visiting artists and faculty in the context of a diverse contemporary discourse.

Painting Concentration Core Outcomes

ability to use a variety of pictorial languages and methodologies

understanding of direct painting application

understanding of indirect painting application

grasp of synthetic compositional and pictorial construction

knowledge of historical and contemporary painting approaches

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Painting I: Direct Painting Intensive

Artistic Anatomy I: Structural Anatomy

Figure Drawing I Intensive

Art & Culture I: 1860-1960 The Birth of Modernism and Its Aftermath

History & Theory of Composition

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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.

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General requirements

Applicants to the MFA are expected to obtain proficiency in Art History prior to entering the program.
For those with less than two semesters (less than two classes) of undergraduate level art history, we require a reading and writing assignment found here.
This will help prepare you for entering the MFA program.

Tuition Fees

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50707 USD / year

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50707 USD / year

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50707 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Painting Concentration Core Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Scholarships Information

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