Department of Visual Arts

The Department of Visual Arts at Cal State Fullerton is a diverse and vibrant community of artists, designers, scholars and educators focused on achieving excellence. 
Our mission is to foster an inclusive and inspirational learning environment where every member of our community can realize their greatest creative vision. 
The undergraduate curriculum offers thirteen specialized areas of study that span studio and design practices, scholarly research and art education. Graduate studies 
in parallel areas are an integral part of the department and the curriculum is amplified by assistantships and teaching opportunities. 
 
Our Visual Arts complex – one of the largest and most cutting-edge visual arts departments in the Cal State University system – features light-filled galleries, high-tech classrooms, and singular resources for artistic discovery and meaningful engagement with the arts.
 
Students at Cal State Fullerton learn firsthand from dedicated and accomplished faculty who are all experts practicing in their fields. At the foundational level, students are introduced to historical and contemporary dialogues, and gain experience in professional practices outside of the classroom through exhibitions, visiting artists, scholars and professionals, internships and community engaged projects. With the guidance of faculty, students are empowered with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to launch their creative careers upon completion of their degrees, or to pursue graduate studies.
 
The department is recognized for its excellence and Cal State Fullerton is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Our location in Southern California also affords us unique partnerships with a wide range of world class art and design institutions. 
 
Michelle Murillo

Chair, Department of Art