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Fall 2024 BFA in Design exhibition on view until Dec. 13

December 4, 2024 by Reynolds College

The Department of Art and Design’s Fall 2024 BFA in Design: Professional Design Practicum exhibition is on view until Dec. 13 at the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center and Dec. 6 during the First Friday Art Walk from 6-9 p.m.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Graphic design items on display — One of the student projects on display at the Fall 2024 BFA Design exhibition.

Exhibition highlights academic and creative journeys

The exhibit highlights the innovative work of Missouri State University’s design students as they present the culmination of their academic and creative journeys. Serving as the capstone experience of the design program, the exhibition reflects the professional skills, creative vision and dedication of the participating students.

Events like the BFA Design Exhibition and the First Friday Art Walk provide students with a platform to connect with the community and potential industry professionals, noted Jacek Fraczak, art and design faculty member and practicum supervisor. “At the exhibition their projects ‘go public’ along with their names, so there is always an opportunity to find an interest of a potential client,” Fraczak added.

Graphic design project on display — Design students work with clients on multiple types of branding.

Fall 2023 BFA in Design Exhibition on view Dec. 1-15

December 4, 2023 by Reynolds College

The Fall 2023 exhibition of work by graduating students in the BFA in Design program is now on view at the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center Dec. 1-15.

Showcasing real-world client projects

The exhibit gives students the opportunity to showcase their final design portfolios as well as their client-based projects, which are developed during their final semester. With these projects, students work with clients on issues related in some way to design to help them succeed professionally.

Professor Jacek Fraczak, who teaches the Professional Design Practicum class, described the typical client as a small business or non-profit who needs help with branding, logo design, re-design or visual promotion. During the process, students communicate with their clients, manage deadlines and report progress. [Read more…] about Fall 2023 BFA in Design Exhibition on view Dec. 1-15

Biennial Design and Image Exhibition Oct. 20-Nov. 11

November 9, 2023 by Reynolds College

Missouri State University’s Design and Illustration students showcased their work in the “Biennial Design + Image Exhibition,” at Brick City Gallery Oct. 20-Nov. 8.

The show has been extended to Nov. 11.

The next generation of designers and illustrators

The Design and Image Exhibition gives emerging artists and designers throughout the BFA in Design program an opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional venue.

“This exhibition is a long-standing tradition in the department,” said Vonda Yarberry, head of the Department of Art and Design. “It is curated as the ‘best works’ from all design and illustration classes from sophomore to senior level students.”

The event, curated by design faculty Maria Gerasimchuk-Djordjevic and Jacek Fraczak and artists-in-residence Balazs Faa and Ola Wiecierzewska, allows visitors to explore projects and topics of interest to current students and celebrate the next generation of designers and illustrators.

“It’s a great show, one of our biggest of the year,” Yarberry added.

Brick City Gallery is located at 215 W Mill St, Springfield, Missouri. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 417-836-6794 for more details.