Undergrad visual art course at universities

momrath
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:23:07 +0000

bears, I don’t know much about art at Pomona. Several of my son’s friends are graduates and they had good experiences – in the sciences or social studies, though.

Williams likes multi-faceted kids. Art is a good EC – with or without art history – especially if it’s combined with another interest, especially something active or outdoorsy or that demonstrates leadership or character.

Because they don’t interview, the application is tantamount. I’d recommend putting together an art package – slides, resume of accomplishments, awards, classes, travel opportunities, an additional recommendation from an instructor or mentor, a personal statement, one or two media pieces.

The studio art department is small, but well funded with warm supportive faculty, all of whom are practicing artists. They focus on traditional media – painting, drawing, sculpture and to a lesser degree photography, definitely not strong in new media/graphic design. The emphasis is on process. The studios are beautiful with excellent facilities. It’s a safe and nurturing envirnoment.

The museum access is a plus, especially MassMoCA.

Oberlin has a good reputation for both art and art history, but for various reasons wasn’t on my son’s list. He liked Amherst and Swarthmore for ambience, but found their art departments lacking. Visited Haverford and Trinity; didn’t relate to either.

His second choice was Wesleyan with a strong interest in Hamilton and Kenyon. Also, Conn College and Skidmore.