Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts
Bachelor in Painting
Kingston, Jamaica
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor in Painting at The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts offers studio-based study in contemporary painting, fine arts and cross-disciplinary experimentation. Students learn traditional and contemporary approaches to painting, develop a personal visual vocabulary and strengthen technical skills and critical thinking. The programme connects studio practice, material studies, composition and conceptual development, preparing students for professional artistic practice within visual arts, painting, illustration and related creative industries.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles as professional painters, exhibiting artists, illustrators, gallery curators, arts educators, arts managers and art directors, working in studios, galleries, museums and enterprises.
Bachelor in Painting
The painting programme offers the opportunity to explore the diverse possibilities of contemporary art practice, and cross-disciplinary experimentation. Students are introduced to traditional and contemporary approaches to painting. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal visual vocabulary with strong critical thinking and technical skills.
