The program from University of the Pacific seeks to graduate creative individuals who think critically and historically, communicate effectively and act responsibly in our global society.
The department is also committed to providing studio art and art history courses to non-art majors as part of Pacific's General Education program in order to promote visual literacy and contribute to the aesthetic quality of the campus.
To accomplish this mission:
- Our undergraduate curricula include art and design theories, histories and experiential learning in both traditional and contemporary visual arts media, providing a strong basis for informed reflection, critical thinking, independent inquiry and imaginative expression.
- Our undergraduate curricula in Graphic Design and Studio Art combine a thorough visual arts education with a comprehensive grounding in the fertile, intellectual heritage of the Humanities and the liberal arts.
- Our faculty members inform and inspire; their teaching expertise is enriched by their professional experience as artists, designers and historians.
- Undergraduate research, internships and study abroad experiences are encouraged.
- We promote interdisciplinary partnerships and collaborations with other units within the university and within our community to create educational opportunities and reach to broader audiences.
- We engage in ongoing assessment of our programs.
