Sculpture

Incorporate highly competent and safe practices in the presented techniques. Develop material literacy with the chosen mediums and push its limits through rigorous craft, experimentation, and exploration. Develop collaborative and cooperative working habits in the shared facilities. Be able to successfully actualize a self-designed, thematic project.

Develop the skills to objectively recognize areas of success and those in need of improvement in both individual work and the work of peers. Utilize research strategies to understand the historical precedents and contemporary applications of the concepts and techniques being presented. Demonstrate the ability to discern meaning in the work and understand its position in the larger society.

Own and understand individual positionality and develop literacies regarding other practices and perspectives that may challenge existing views and modes of making. Actively develop a studio, shop and classroom culture of mutual respect, empathy, tolerance and constructive critique.

Build an applicable, relevant and diverse range of skill sets (oral, written, technical, collaborative, time and project management, networking, goal setting, self-direction) to support an active, engaged, responsible, flexible and innovative professional and creative practice.

Foundation Year

A time to explore

In your Foundation Year, you’ll be immersed from day one in media and making of all kinds from drawing, design, and sculpture, to digital tools, video, and performance. It’s a year of discovery, a time to explore new ways of thinking and making, meet new friends, and get to know your new community.

Thesis

Preparing for graduation

Your senior year is an exciting time of tranistion from student to working artist or designer. The focus of your senior year is conceiving a thesis project of your own design and producing it with the support of faculty, your peers, and a mentor who works with you one-on-one.

Areas of Study

Freedom to focus

PNCA offers ten undergraduate majors, all of which offer you choices in your electives and liberal arts courses. This means that whatever your major, you have the freedom to focus many of your course choices around your particular area of interest. We've outlined the following Areas of Study to give you a sense of the scope of courses available at PNCA.

Liberal Arts

Fortify your intellectual foundation

Liberal Arts courses round out your education, helping you become a more thoughtful, well-rounded artist or designer. Explore widely or select your courses to focus on one of what we call Areas of Study.