Thursday, August 17, 2023
University Art Gallery, Ophelia Parrish (OP) 1114

9:30–9:50 a.m. – Refreshments & Welcome

Associate Professor Aaron Neeley, Chair, Department of Art + Design + Art History

9:50–10:20 a.m. – Introduction of Faculty & Word to the Wise

Assistant Professor, Dr. Heidi Cook – Art History
Professor Aaron Fine – Studio Art
Professor Rusty Nelson – Design

Some other names to know:

Associate Professor Laura Bigger – Printmaking
Professor Matt Derezinski – Design
Associate Professor Lindsey Dunnagan – Painting
Professor Priya Kambli – Studio Art (Photography)
Assistant Professor Amy Smith – Ceramics
Assistant Professor Danielle Yakle – Fibers/Sculpture

Art Department Overview

Careers in Art

3 Distinctive Features
Majors in Art, Design, and Art History – BA, BFA, and Minors
Clubs, Internships and Employment Opportunities

First-Year Foundations Courses

Self & Society (Think, Make, Art)

ART101 Observational Drawing, ART 201 Design Software Process, ART 211 3-D

Design, ART202 Figure Drawing

Transfer/AP Credit Students

Application for Substitution Forms Portfolio Review by faculty

10:20-10:40 a.m. – Meet with Program Heads

Studio and Art History: University Art Gallery. Design OP1224

10:40-11:20 a.m. – More Refreshments & Games – University Art Gallery