Painting has a long-established tradition within the visual arts. Throughout its history a vast range of media has been employed to express ideas and concepts, and painters have done this predominantly on a two-dimensional surface. Students in Painting develop projects which put ideas into visual form. To develop their images they may use traditional materials and techniques (oil or acrylic paint on canvas, board or paper) or use more experimental alternatives. The choice is determined by preliminary research and experimentation within a process of self-directed learning. Although the responsibility for direction lies primarily with the student, staff are there to assist, question, and advise students and to extend the exploratory process.

For more information contact : Mr Paul Zika (Head, Painting) (03) 6226 4342 Paul.Zika@utas.edu.au

Handbook information on Painting