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The visual arts encompass a variety of art forms that are created for visual experience, such as in painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design and film. On the surface, the visual arts appear to be a method of personal expression fueled solely by aesthetic values. However, art has long served as not only visual decoration, but also as a record of history, a reflection of culture, and a social commentary of the times.
Today, the visual arts continue to be an exciting vehicle for individual expression and communication. Along with more traditional forms, visual art has expanded to include mediums that emerged from technological advancements, such as photography, film and television, and graphic design. The visual arts have also grown to offer a variety of rewarding careers.
The Pacific Union College Department of Visual Arts has a comprehensive program that gives students a good balance between a strong major emphasis and an excellent liberal arts background. This provides the student with a broad base of knowledge to draw from–an important key to success. In fact, many PUC students select a major in visual arts to balance or enhance other career goals such as dentistry or psychology.
Fast Facts
- Educational opportunities are enhanced by some of the best cultural advantages and natural beauty of any college in America. PUC's proximity to the Napa Valley and San Francisco allows students to experience the art exhibitions and cultural events that occur continually in the area.
- The Rasmussen Art Gallery at PUC presents a variety of art exhibitions each year. These include historically significant art, new contemporary works and shows by PUC faculty and students.
- At the 2007 SONscreen Film Festival, PUC film and television students walked away with four top awards, including the grand prize, Best of the Fest, for film projects.
- Fisher Hall, home to the visual arts department, opened a brand new photography lab in 2005. The new space includes a classroom, two dark rooms, and a large studio.
- Victoria Mukerji, who teaches in the film and television program, was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship in 2006.
Visual Arts
Pacific Union College
Fisher Hall
One Angwin Avenue
Angwin, CA 94508
Phone: (707) 965-6604
Fax: (707) 965-6300
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- Third Annual Student Film Festival Six short films in drama, suspense, music video, science fiction, and documentary were screened — in addition to an extra comedy feature from the archives of film and television instructor Stephen Eyer.
- A Mission in Focus: Alumnus Serves Through Photography Once Michael started his work in India the cultural contrasts to the U.S. became rapidly apparent. Religion, food, customs - everything is different.
- Students attend 2008 SONscreen Festival The sixth annual SONscreen Film Festival was kicked off on April 10 and ran through April 12 to an audience of young filmmakers from all over the country.
- Film & Television Program Films The White Abyss On March 30 the PUC film and television program began the production of its annual senior digital film project, this year entitled “The White Abyss,” and wrapped up shooting four days later.
- Local Students Attend Sundance Film Festival For the second year, several students from Pacific Union College made a special trip to the Sundance Film Festival, the largest independent film festival in the United States, from January 23 to 28.