Create works in painting, drawing, photography, design, digital media, sculpture, performance, installation and social practice—while informed by contemporary art, critical theory and historical precedent.
As an art major, you will become part of Pomona’s rich creative legacy—guided as you develop your own artistic voice and area of inquiry, whatever the medium. As you create, you will also sharpen your own view, interpreting visual imagery critically and historically.
Our students read widely and examine other artworks closely, discussing theory and contemporary artistic practice and conversing about the creative process with visiting artists.
Art students create a body of work of their own choosing and interest, culminating in an exhibit at the Studio Art Hall's Bernard Charnwut Chan Gallery during their senior year.
What You’ll Study
- Courses in specific disciplines and techniques
- Two courses in art history
- Develop your artwork in advanced seminars
- Create and exhibit your own body of work
Creating at Pomona
Enlightening Notions of Religion: Resurrection of the Narrative of Self
Stemming from her own religious cognitive dissonance, in three works Sei-kashe M’pfunya ’21 breaks down what is meant by the self and the self-narrative as a means to heal and grow.
Imagined Cities
Alex Dean ’22 explored worldbuilding and architecture and created a series of illustrations of invented cityscapes in black ink.
I decided to major in art because of the department's incredible resources, and more importantly, its faculty. The professors are all incredible, and I have never NOT had fun in a Pomona art class.