page_title: Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design
section_title: Art: Art History, Visual Communication Design, Studio Art
hierarchical_section_title: Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design / Academic programs and departments / Art: Art History, Visual Communication Design, Studio Art
caption_attribution_description: English: The Green Room, a Steelcase Active Learning center, funded by a Steelcase Education Grant, written by: Professor Sarah Meyer, Associate Professor Melissa Flicker, and Assistant Professor Anthony Acock
context_page_description: The Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design is a college part of the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The college houses over 1,600 students; making it one of largest environmental design programs in the United States. The college offers bachelor's degrees in five departments, as well as three master's degree programs. It offers a Master of Interior Architecture, professional degree in collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles.
  The Cal Poly Pomona College of Environmental Design is the only academic unit within the California State University system to be associated with a Pritzker Prize laureate.
context_section_description: The Department of Art,founded in 1974 and originally housed in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences until 1992 under Dean Marvin Malecha, comprises (Art History, Visual Communication Design, Studio Art Minor, and Art History Minor) Cal Poly Pomona has accreditation through NASAD (The National Association of Art And Design). The BFA in Visual Communication Design is ranked top 20 in the nation, and top 10 in California, by Animation Career Review. The Department of Art is the only Department within the College of Environmental Design that offers degrees in two different disciplines, Art History, and Visual Communication Design, as well as two minors, Art History, and Studio Arts.
  The first 4 year degree to be offered by the Department was a BA in Art with an Option in Fine Art, a BA in Art with an Option in Graphic Design, both in 1988. In 1999 a BA in Art with an Option in Art History was offered, later changed to a BA in Art History in 2012. 
  In 2004, the BA graphic design transitioned to a BFA in graphic Design, and then in 2015 transitioned to a BFA in Visual Communication Design.
  In 2012, the University closed the BA in Art with an Option in Fine Art. 
  As of August, 2020, the Department of Art has 579 majors, between the disciplines, making Visual Communication Design, the largest 4 year degree in the College of Environmental Design, with 522 majors. 
  Student demographics
  As of August, 2020, the Department of Art has 579 majors. Of those majors, 283 are Hispanic/Latino (any race), 177 are Asian, 60 are White Only, 26 are Two or More Races, 15 are Black/African American, 2 are Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and 2 are American Indian/ Alaskan Native. 
  Department of Art, Art History, Visual Communication Design Faculty
  The Department Chair is Associate Professor Anthony Acock, MFA (2019-present), preceded by Associate Professor Melissa Flicker, MFA (2018-2019) preceded by Professor Kampf, MFA (2013-2017), preceded by Professor Dr. Chari Pradel, PhD (2015), preceded by Professor Sarah Meyer, MFA (2011-2015) preceded by Professor Babette Mayor, MFA (2000-2011), preceded by Maren Henderson (1991-2000) preceded by Charles Fredrick (1989-1990) preceded by Joe Hannibal (1980-1985) preceded by Yoram Makow (1985-1989) preceded by Diane Divelbess, preceded by Karly Winchell, and preceded by the first Department Chair, Professor Emeritus Walter Glaser. 
  As of August, 2020, the Department of Art full-time, and tenure track faculty include: Associate Professor, Chair, Anthony Acock, MFA, Professor David Hylton, MFA, Professor Ray Kampf, MFA, Professor Yachin Lee, MFA, Professor Emeritus Babette Mayor, MFA, Professor Sarah Meyer, MFA, Assistant Professor Kevin Moore, MFA, Professor Dr. Alison Pearlman, PhD, Professor Emeritus Dr. Chari Pradel, PhD, Associate Professor Melissa Flicker, MFA, Associate Professor Dr. Karlyn Griffith, PhD, Associate Professor Sooyun Im, MFA. The Department of Art has two office administrators, Ms. Patricia Martinez, Administrative Coordinator, and Ms. Lydia Martinez, Administrative Support Assistant. Former Adimistrative staff inclue; Lauren Corona, Marti Blick, Laura Rodriguez, and Vickie Morris.
  Visual Communication Design, BFA
  “The Visual Communication Design program’s primary mission Is teaching excellence iand program quality. As part of the College of Environmental Design, the program is dedicated to challenging students with an awareness of the environmental, social, and ethical issues facing today’s society. The program is committed to tacking students about these issues through various projects and topic studios.
  Furthermore, the educators of the Visual Communication Design program are committed to:
  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.
  Creating an awareness of the cultural diversity reflected in the learning experience and pedagogy.
  Fostering a global awareness that includes environmental, social, and ethical issues.
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caption: The Green Room, an Active Learn Center, in Building 13
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