The PLNU Department of Art & Design challenges students to create original works of art, engage deeply with art history and research, and develop the critical thinking and aesthetic skills needed to become courageous visual communicators. In an inclusive and supportive environment, build close relationships with peers and faculty as you collaborate to create art and design that inspire positive social impact.

PLNU engages its faculty, staff, and students in an annual assessment cycle, where student learning is evaluated through appropriate courses, assessment results are analyzed, and necessary adjustments are made to improve the curriculum.

This complete process—encompassing planning, assessment, and improvement—is commonly referred to as “Closing the Loop.” It is illustrated in the Annual Assessment Cycle for each curricular program and culminates in a comprehensive six-year Program Review. This review includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Action Plan, through which assessment findings directly inform financial and strategic planning.