Rae Ann Rockwell standing next to one of her prints from the ‘Dandy’ series which won an Honorable Mention Award at a local exhibition. Some know her as the friendly face you see when you first enter Brick City, some know her as a helpful academic advisor, and some know her as the ‘Master of Disaster’ (a name given to her by faculty). Rae Ann … [Read more...] about Staff Spotlight: Rae Ann Rockwell
Through impressive schooling, many awards, prestigious positions, extensive research, and notable exhibits, Dr. Fatih Benzer, Assistant Professor of Art Education, has been involved in nearly every aspect of the arts. Though, he has found that his highest passion lies in the classroom. “Teaching has been the most rewarding job for me,” Fatih shares. Faith Benzer, Color Blind. … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Dr. Fatih Benzer
Professors of Graphic Narrative: Jen Murvin and Cole Closser. Everyone has a story to tell. Cole Closser and Jen Murvin, professors of Graphic Narrative, are enhancing and expanding the ways students are able to understand and share their stories—with comics. Team-teaching a groundbreaking class together, their success has resulted in a new degree option: BFA in Design, … [Read more...] about Graphic Narrative classes develop into a new degree option: BFA Design in Sequential Arts
Art + Design Faculty Joshua Albers puts innovation to use. Assistant professor, Joshua Albers. At the beginning of the move to flatten the curve for COVID-19, Joshua Albers, assistant professor in the Art + Design Department, reached out to the Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) in their collaboration with CoxHealth to see if there was a way he, his students, and the … [Read more...] about MSU Art + Design’s Fab Lab Aids in Face Shield Production
Open Studios, Est-Nord-Est artist residency. Photo credit: ENE, photograph Jean-Sebastien Veilleux Amanda Smith, new assistant professor in the Art + Design Department, is expanding the relationship between painting, quilting, and other mediums; plus, allowing students to see the breadth of creative possibilities within and beyond her work. Through her redefinition of … [Read more...] about Art + Design New Faculty Feature: Amanda Smith