Question on specific college courses

Hey everybody! I'm a high schooler who's really into digital painting and I was wondering - why don't most public colleges teach digital painting? It feels like a relevant and useful skill these days.

Hi! It's great to see a high schooler so invested in digital painting! You're right, it's a rapidly-growing field with many practical applications in today's digital world, especially in industries like advertising, entertainment, and game design.

To answer your question, it might seem like many colleges don't offer digital painting courses because they are often included under broader degree programs such as Graphic Design, Illustration, or Animation, rather than being standalone programs. There could be numerous courses or workshops that cover digital painting techniques within these programs.

Also, course offerings can depend on many factors such as funding, faculty expertise, and student interest. Sometimes, niche or specialized courses like digital painting are more commonly found at art and design-focused schools.

It's also worth noting that while many schools may not have specific courses titled "Digital Painting," they could offer courses in similar or related topics like Digital Art, Computer Graphics, or Digital Illustration. These can cover key techniques and skills for digital painting as part of their curriculum.

The best way to find out if a college offers coursework in digital painting is to look at the course catalogs of the art or design departments, or get in touch with faculty or admissions officers. They can provide more detailed and accurate information about opportunities to study digital painting at their institution.

Hope that helps and best of luck in your college search and in your digital painting journey!