Students who enroll in the art program at Yale University in Connecticut will learn
the fundamentals and history of art, as well as attend seminars in printmaking and painting led by faculty members and visiting professors. Aspiring portrait painters take Painting Studio I and II, which are designed to help them develop their skills. Student portraits are shown at various exhibitions, where they are subject to constructive criticism. During the school year, students spend most of their time in Yale's 300-square foot art studio.
Columbia University in New York City has a diverse art program that allows students to focus on a variety of disciplines, including painting, sculpture and the visual arts. More than 26 students are admitted each year and each student is given access to a private studio that is open 24 hours a day. Students can also use the school's darkrooms, metal shops, media labs and other facilities. Aspiring portrait painters enroll in Graduate Studio I and II, where they can hone their skills and receive insights from faculty. Upon completion of Studio I and II, students can take Graduate Studio III and IV. Student portraits are displayed during an annual exhibition.
Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the home of the Tyler School of Art. The program includes courses in painting, drawing, sculpture and art history. Students have access to a huge art studio that offers workshops, galleries, work and exhibition space. The school also has an intensive, seven-week program where artists can hone their skills. Aspiring portrait painters enroll in the Painting/Drawing curriculum. Some students attend the university's international campus in Rome, where they complete independent studies in portrait painting.
Virginia Commonwealth University offers a multitude of art concentrations for students. Aspiring portrait painters can major in painting and printmaking or specialize in one of the disciplines. The school offers a variety of studios and art collections as resources.