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Internships

Film and television majors are required to complete an internship between their junior and senior years. While an internship is not required for the other degrees, it is recommended, and many students have served as interns for a wide range of organizations.

Clubs, Honor Societies, and Activities

• SOFA (Society of Fine Arts)
• AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
• Film Club
• CAP (Collegiate Association of Photographers)

The Visual Arts department frequently coordinates major field trips for students. Past trips include the Sundance Film Festival, photography excursions to Mexico, and the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. The department also hosts numerous dinners and gatherings at faculty homes throughout the year.

Proficiency in Performance - Visual Art Award

We are happy that you are interested in applying for a Proficiency in Performance (PIP) award. Here at PUC, we are always looking for talented students interested in studying in a quality academic environment.

Application Procedures

Please complete application and mail it with the following items:

1. One letter of recommendation. The letter should be written by a teacher, pastor, counselor or a person who can assess your character as well as your academic performance. The letter may not be written by anyone related to you and does not have to refer to your artistic ability in particular.
2. Eight samples of your artwork. Please number the works and list each with the title, medium and year of creation.
3. A written statement of purpose.
4. All application materials must be postmarked on or by April 15, 2008. Mail all materials to:

Milbert Mariano
Visual Arts Department Chair
Pacific Union College
One Angwin Ave
Angwin, CA 94508-9707

Application Requirements

• Applied for admission to PUC
• Declared as a Visual Art major with the PUC Admissions Office
• Requested my official transcript be sent to PUC Admissions Office

Student Employment

Students in the department are hired for positions as lab instructors in the areas of graphic design, film and television, photography, and fine art; gallery guards; and department of visual arts office workers.

Visual Arts Scholarships

Peter V. and Eleanor E. Wall Family Scholarship provides tuition assistance on a rotational basis to students in the departments of art, music, and communication with financial need and academic achievement.