Painting Major
— Barry Pelzner, Department Chair
| Foundation Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| course title | Fall | Spring |
| FD101-102 Visual Elements | 3 | 3 |
| FD101-102 Basic Drawing | 3 | 3 |
| FD111 3-D Design | 3 | * |
| FD112 Time Arts | 3 | * |
| LA 121-122 English Composition | 3 | 3 |
| LA125-126 Art & Design in Contemporary Society | 3 | 3 |
| Total credits | 15 | 15 |
| * Can be taken Fall or Spring | ||
Steeped in a rich history and energized by contemporary movements, this popular major focuses on strong craftsmanship using both traditional and contemporary techniques. The Painting studios provide a challenging and creative atmosphere where students develop independent skills and technical expertise in a strong community environment. Faculty members with a diverse range of styles further encourage the development of each student's personal vision and independent voice.
Emerging professionals
In addition to drawing and painting, students delve into essentials for emerging professional artists, including:
- Portfolio development
- Gallery contacts
- Resume development
- Legal and tax matters
Facilities
The PNCA campus consists of three academic buildings: the Edith Goodman Building; the 3-D Studios; and the Cornelia and William T. C. Stevens Painting Studio. All are located within 2 city blocks of each other in the midst of Portland’s Pearl District. The Pearl is the heart of the city’s exciting art scene with most of the major galleries just a few blocks from the College. PNCA facilities occupy 95,000 square feet. Two dedicated gallery spaces- the Philip Feldman Gallery and the Manuel Izquiredo Sculpture Gallery — are also housed on campus.
Students have access to PNCA’s Computer Arts Center, the Charles Voorhies Fine Arts Library, as well as the Northwest Film Center and Portland Art Museum resources. All fourth year thesis students and third year painting students are provided with dedicated studio space. The configuration of space varies from year to year, dependent upon the number of thesis students and space requirements.
Painting Faculty
Sally Cleveland
Assistant Professor in Painting and Foundation
BFA 1981 PNCA (Painting)
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Paul Missal
Professor in Painting
MFA 1967 Yale University
BFA 1965 Cleveland Institute of Art
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*
Barry Pelzner
Associate Professor in Drawing, Painting
MAT 1970 Reed College (Teaching)
BFA 1977 PNCA (Painting, Drawing)
BA 1968 Reed College (Literature)
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*
Lennie Pitkin
Painting Department Chair, Professor in Intermedia, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Director of Study Abroad
BFA 1971 Pacific Northwest College of Art (Painting)
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Arvie Smith
Associate Professor in Foundation, Painting
MFA 1992 Maryland Institute College of Art (Painting)
BFA 1985 PNCA (Painting, Printmaking)
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*
Morgan Walker
Assistant Professor in Drawing, Liberal Arts (Printmaking History), Painting
MFA 1995 University of Oregon (Printmaking)
BFA 1993 PNCA (Printmaking)
JD 1982 Tulane University School of Law (Law)
BA 1979 Washington and Lee University (Philosophy)
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* = full time
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Artwork
View a gallery of student artwork in our Portfolio
View a gallery of faculty artwork in our Portfolio
BFA Tracks
Tracks are not majors, but are collaborative paths between majors. 
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Course Descriptions
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