Drawing
Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, various kinds of paints, inked brushes, wax colored pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, and various metals (such as silverpoint). Digital drawing is the act of using a computer to draw. Common methods of digital drawing include a stylus or finger on a touchscreen device, stylus- or finger-to-touchpad, or in some cases, a mouse. There are many digital art programs and devices.
A drawing instrument releases a small amount of material onto a surface, leaving a visible mark. The most common support for drawing is paper, although other materials, such as cardboard, plastic, leather, canvas, and board, may be used. Temporary drawings may be made on a blackboard or whiteboard or indeed almost anything. The medium has been a popular and fundamental means of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas. The wide availability of drawing instruments makes drawing one of the most common artistic activities.
In addition to its more artistic forms, drawing is frequently used in commercial illustration, animation, architecture, engineering and technical drawing. A quick, freehand drawing, usually not intended as a finished work, is sometimes called a sketch. An artist who practices or works in technical drawing may be called a drafter, draftsman or a draughtsman.
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Matching Drawing Colleges
Georgia State University
Four or more years; Public; $22,389 average out-state tuition; $7,158 average in-state tuition |
Columbus State University
Four or more years; Public; $15,425 average out-state tuition; $4,371 average in-state tuition |
Pratt Institute-Main
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,566 average out-state tuition; $53,566 average in-state tuition |
Oakland University
Four or more years; Public; $24,735 average out-state tuition; $15,135 average in-state tuition |
Cleveland Institute of Art
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $42,530 average out-state tuition; $42,530 average in-state tuition |
Albany State University
Four or more years; Public; $14,786 average out-state tuition; $4,064 average in-state tuition |
New York Academy of Art
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
Scholarships for Drawing Majors
Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College |
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award $34,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,... View Scholarship Details |
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Nancy Shaw McKee ScholarshipClarion University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences |
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award Up to $22,030 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship is available to majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences at Clarion University. Your selection for this award will be based on academic performance and financial need. In order to be considered for this award, you must first be nominated by a faculty member. Once nominated, you will need to submit a "Goals... View Scholarship Details |
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Alfred University Art Portfolio Review ScholarshipAlfred University |
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award Up to $21,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Art Portfolio Review Scholarship is available to full - time entering freshmen and transfer students enrolled in the School of Art and Design at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. View Scholarship Details |
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Sturgis FellowshipUniversity of Arkansas |
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award $20,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be... View Scholarship Details |
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Fine Arts Fellowship - Wabash CollegeWabash College |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Fine Arts Fellowship is open to students attending Wabash College and studying visual arts, creative writing, music or theater. The requirements for applying vary with each field. This scholarship is renewable annually, provided you maintain normal progress towards graduation. View Scholarship Details |
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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes CollegeRhodes College |
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award Up to $12,500 |
deadline February 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides. View Scholarship Details |
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Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian UniversityTexas Christian University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Nordan Fine Arts Program Award is open to students at Texas Christian University. You must demonstrate exceptional talent in art, ballet, modern dance, music or theatre to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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STEM ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace. View Scholarship Details |
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Art Scholarship - Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris College |
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award Up to $8,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Art Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Young Harris College. You must be an art major and demonstrate outstanding artistic ability. Written recommendations and on-campus interviews are required and surveys of your portfolio will be conducted. You must maintain a "C" average each semester to retain your award for both the freshman... View Scholarship Details |
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