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April Issue 2009
University of
South Carolina Upstate Offers Student Exhibit in Downtown Spartanburg,
SC
Twenty college seniors from the University of South Carolina Upstate will show their works in an exhibit entitled, 20 in 09, on view from Apr. 7 to May 1, 2009, at 151 West Main Street in downtown Spartanburg, SC, next to the former Abby's Grill on Morgan Square.
Students participating in the exhibition include: Jason Koontz of Myrtle Beach, SC; Robin Whitaker of Taylors, SC; Megan Radich of Easley, SC; Keith Ball of Spartanburg, SC; Letizia Cammarota of Greenville, SC; Heather Hudson of Greer, SC; Whitney Williams of Greenville, SC; Ashton Nix of Boiling Springs, SC; Logan Jenkins of Honea Path, SC; Tou Lea of Spartanburg, SC; Lauren Brucke of Pickens, SC; Vanessa Marie Martinez of Spartanburg, SC; Paola Schemainda of Medellin, Colombia; Tyler Greenlee of Simpsonville, SC; James Risher of Gifford, SC; Laura Buchanan of Sylva, NC; Cliff Connor of Wareplace, SC; Scott Kittel of Simpsonville, SC; Josh Phillips of Woodruff, SC; and Kristen Shannon of Greenville, SC.
"We usually have these exhibits in the Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery on the USC Upstate campus but this satellite location will allow all 20 students to participate in the exhibition and will also give the USC Upstate visual arts program an opportunity to participate in the Art Walk Spartanburg, which is scheduled for Apr. 16, 2009, from 5-9pm," said Jane Nodine, professor of art and director of the Gallery at USC Upstate.
The 20 in 09
exhibition will showcase a variety of works including photography,
illustration, painting, Web design, graphic and package design,
and drawing. The students are responsible for designing and executing
the exhibit, exhibition announcements and an accompanying catalogue.
Press materials will be available at the exhibition and students
will have an opportunity to meet with potential clients and employers
during the show in an effort to promote their design skills and
acquire jobs in the field. All 20 students who are participating
in the exhibit are graduating from the bachelor of fine arts program
with an emphasis in graphic design, a program that prepares students
for careers or graduate work in the field of graphic design including
illustration, Web/electronic design and photography. Students
prepare skills for professional practice by integrating the content
areas of design theory, production, history, criticism and aesthetics.
Coursework provides a foundation in creativity, critical thinking
and problem analysis.
According to Nodine, the curriculum integrates traditional art
techniques with industry standards of digital technology and emphasizes
experiential learning through real-world internships. "Graduates
of the BFA program are employed in creative departments of corporations,
retail establishments, advertising/design firms, publishing and
public relations firms."
For more information
check our SC Institutional Gallery listings, contact Jane Nodine
at 864/503-5838 or e-mail to (jnodine@uscupstate.edu).
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