The Department of Art & Design teaches students the basic principles of art, instructs students in the use of materials, encourages the investigation of the creative processes, and provides a framework for understanding the field of art in the historic and contemporary context. This knowledge forms the basic visual and conceptual vocabulary that is used to explore one's personal expression.Faculty members have diverse educational and professional backgrounds with academic degrees from major universities in the United States, and abroad. Almost all full-time faculty members have a terminal degree in their area of expertise (MFA; PhD). The diverse backgrounds of the faculty members, and their diverse approaches to teaching and creative production, combined with high standards in professional practice, create an atmosphere of excitement and challenge in the department. The Roland Dille Center for the Arts provides a unique artistic forum –including a variety of studio spaces and an exhibition gallery – that encourages personal exploration, creative expression and a strong artistic community. Art majors are prepared to perform competently whether they go on to professional practice, teaching, or post-graduate study.
Ceramics - Drawing - Graphic Design - Painting - Art Education Photography - Illustration - Printmaking - Sculpture - Art History
Anna Arnar’s, art and design, book The Book As Instrument: Stéphane Mallarmé, The Artist’s Book and the Transformation of Print Culture (University of Chicago Press) has just been selected as a finalist for the Berkshire First Book prize. The winner of the award will be announced in June. Click here for more information.
MOORHEAD – Eighteen years ago this June, Jonathan Twingley made a big entrance into the local art world, one that would pave the way to a national stage. By: John Lamb, INFORUM MOORHEAD – Eighteen years ago this June, Jonathan Twingley made a big entrance into the local art world, one that would pave the [...]
Community members are invited to a public design workshop for the Fargo Project Sunday, April 29. Attendees may share ideas for a natural green space, which currently functions as a storm water collection site adjacent to the Schlossman YMCA in southwest Fargo. “WeDesign” begins at 12:30 p.m. near the site at Rabanus Park, 4415 18th [...]
Though there may be no flood this year, the Red River diversion plan continues to make headlines in and around the Fargo-Moorhead area. And now, a new art exhibit at the Plains Art Museum tries to make sense of it all. By: Sam Benshoof, INFORUM Though there may be no flood this year, the Red [...]
Catherine Wack, Drawing and Art History Emphasis
