Painting is one of the oldest artistic disciplines and is an excellent course of study for those who aspire to be artists. Students who pursue one of these programs may learn who to improve their technique for creating portraits, still lifes, landscapes, or modern works of art.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.