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Graphic DesiGnThe Nicholls graphic design program provides students with the strategies and techniques to become successful professionals. Coursework covers commercial, cultural, social, historical and technological concepts within a graphic design context. Emphasis is placed on computer graphics. A campaign class also requires students to create a complete public identity for a local service or product.
As the largest area of concentration within the Division of Art, graphic design is a vital component to the program. With roots in both commercial and conceptual thinking, the graphic design faculty members have distinguished areas of expertise, which expand their students’ range of knowledge.
The graphic design program also workswith many of Louisiana’s outstanding design firms and area businesses to make internships available for undergraduate sThe graphic design program also works with many ofLouisiana’s outstanding design firms and area businesses to make internships available for undergraduate students.
LanGuaGe, type styLe, imaGery and symboLs are aLL vitaL inGredients to create works that convey criticaL thouGht.
FacilitiesThe Nicholls graphic design studio contains a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, filled with $100,000 of new technology. Each computer station is periodically updated with the latest version of Adobe and Macromedia software.
Additional facilities include a Mac G4 laboratory in Talbot 205, whichis open to all art students.
Graphic desiGn studio 208 taLbot haLL
Faculty
Kappa piKappa Pi is an honor society for students who are serious about art and want to contribute to the program and events organized by the Division of Art. Kappa Pi sponsors activities such as the annual art exhibitions, community service and scholarship contests.
Nicholls students have received scholarships from the national organization two years in a row. Membership requirements for art majors are as follows: completion of 12 hours of art coursework, overall 3.0 average in art classes, overall 2.0 cumulative GPA, good attendance and quality artwork. Students interested in Kappa Pi are encouraged to join the Art Club until they are eligible to apply for membership in Kappa Pi.
the equipment incLudes: 22 Mac Pro Quad processors
2 sound and video editing stations
2 video/digital cameras
Epson 1280 color printer for every station
Epson 9600 large format plotter printer
black and white laser printer
honor society for students who are serious about art
DAVID HORTONPROFESSOR
EDUCATION:B.F.A., M.F.A., Louisiana State UniversityCONTACT INFORMATION:225 Talbot HallPHONE: 985.449.4594E-MAIL: [email protected]
TRISHA ZERINGUE DUBINAASSISTANT PROFESSOR
EDUCATION:B.F.A., Nicholls State UniversityM.F.A., University of HoustonCONTACT INFORMATION:208 Talbot HallPHONE: 985.449.7141E-MAIL: [email protected]
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contact informationart OFFice
the art office is located in
room 221 in talbot hall
p.o. box 2025thibodaux, La 70310
phone: 985.448.4597 fax: 985.448.4596
please visit us on the web at:
http://www.nicholls.edu/art/
programs/graphic-design/
department of
art
We aim tO prOviDe: quality studies in all visual media(photograpy, graphic design, printmakng, painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and art history)
an environment in which students from the region can understand their personal place in the history of art
the skills needed for both employment or continued studies in their area
a degree in visual arts, with a concentration in studio art, applied arts or art education
the department of art supports the
nicholls state university mission
in offering individuals an
opportunity to study the
visual arts.
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The Nicholls Art Club is a student organization open to any student interested in the visual arts. Joining the Art Club is a great way to meet other students in the program and to participate in art activities outside of class. Signs are posted for the meetings, which are usually held in Talbot Hall. Events sponsored by the Art Club include the annual student show and reception, student art sales, trips to New Orleans Museum of Art and art galleries, face painting at Family Day and more.