Painting: monumental painting

What is taught in this field

This program trains specialists in monumental painting, including wall murals, frescoes, mosaics and other large-scale artworks. Students study the fundamentals of academic drawing, composition, color theory, perspective and the history of fine art.

Practical classes include making sketches, planning works at a given scale, working with various materials and paints, and preparing wall surfaces. Students also develop creative thinking, observation skills and the ability to express their ideas through visual means.

Who the graduate becomes

Graduates can become authors of monumental artworks. They may work in the following professions and positions:

• monumental painting artist;
• author of frescoes and wall murals;
• designer of artistic and decorative interiors;
• assistant to a restoration artist;
• fine arts teacher in an educational institution (with additional pedagogical training).

Where graduates can work

In Uzbekistan, graduates can work in the fields of culture, art and education:

• museums and art galleries;
• theaters and cultural institutions;
• art schools and creative studios;
• architectural and decorative design organizations;
• publishing houses, advertising and design agencies;
• private creative studios and independent artistic practice.

Commissions for monumental works are often linked to state and public buildings, cultural centers and events. For this reason, experience and a strong creative portfolio are very important in this field.

Who this program suits

This program suits applicants who enjoy drawing, are interested in fine art and approach large creative projects with patience. The following qualities will be especially useful:

• interest in color and visual art;
• spatial imagination and a sense of composition;
• drawing skills and manual dexterity;
• interest in history and culture;
• readiness for long and persistent work.

If you dream of creating works for public spaces and a wide audience, this field may be a good match for you.