The Art Department's primary mission is teaching excellence and program quality. Because of our unique situation being part of the College of Environmental Design, we are dedicated to challenging students with an awareness of the environmental, social, and ethical issues facing all of us in today's society. We are committed to teaching students about these issues through various projects and topic studios. Furthermore the educators of the Art Department are committed to:
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Building a foundation of creativity to support self-expression and individual intellectual development while meeting career goals and curriculum structure for a competitive student body.
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Creating an awareness of the cultural diversity reflected in the learning experience and the teaching pedagogy.
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Fostering a global awareness that includes environmental, social, and ethical issues.
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Promoting a sense of community beyond the immediate creative environment.
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Creating a broad base of knowledge to support conceptual and technological developments.
B.F.A in Graphic Design, leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
B.A. in Fine Arts and Art History, leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree.
A minor in Art History is also offered through the B.A. program.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design focuses on intensive work
in art and design supported by a program of general studies while the
Bachelor of Arts in Art focuses on art and design in the context of a
broad program of general studies.
The Art Department has studios for drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and painting. The Department also has two design studios and three dedicated Macintosh computer labs. We have a faculty exhibition room where student art work is exhibited on a weekly basis. The hall display cases are also filled with art representing all media.
Hardware Requirements
MacBook (Minimum):
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive1, Double-layer SuperDrive
or MacBook Pro (Suggested ):
2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1440 x 900 pixels, 2GB memory, 120GB hard drive1,
6x double-layer SuperDrive, ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics with 256MB SDRAM
Software Requirements
Freshman/sophomore software bundle-Graphic Design Major:
Microsoft office
Adobe Creative Suite
QuarkXpress
Adobe Type classics for Learning/Academic edition
Suitcase academic
Junior/senior software bundle-Graphic Design Major:
Macromedia 8-Flash/Dreamweave
Adobe AfterEffects/Finalcut Express
Freshman-senior software bundle-Art Major:
Microsoft office
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Type classics for Learning/Academic edition
Suitcase academic
Students must have regular access to appropriate computer hardware, software in order to participatefully in coursework. Prices subject to change. For educational discount, please check with the Bronco Bookstore on campus or the Apple Stores.
Upon entry into the Art Department, a student is assigned a faculty advisor. This faculty member will assist with questions about curriculum, registration, and academic policy. Each faculty member keeps posted weekly office hours (these posted hours are located just outside the Art Department office as well as on each faculty member's office door). If you have questions about curriculum or any academic policy and your advisor does not know the answer, he or she will direct you to the proper department/person. The department chair is also available to help when other avenues have not been successful.
We encourage you to see your assigned advisor on a regular basis. To find more answers to your advising questions including advising tools, policies, degree requirements, transfer credit, testing, deadlines, support services, and tips for success please visit http://www.csupomona.edu/~broncocompass/.
After 3rd Class meeting there will be no refunds for the class material fee. No exceptions.
