University of Arkansas Art Department Latest

• News Flash: The Art of Interactive Journalism
• Brand Identity
• Publication Design

The first is team-taught between Tom Hapgood (Art) and Bret Schulte (Journalism), called ARTS 4623 Web Design 2, or News Flash: The Art of Interactive Journalism. A student can sign up as either that number or the Journalism course number (coming soon). This class uses Flash animation and video editing and writing. Details on News Flash: The Art of Interactive Journalism here. Monday/Wednesday 9:30 – 11:20a.m.

Tim Walker of DOXA design firm here in Fayetteville is teaching Brand Identity, which will be ARTS 439V Special Problems in Graphic Design section 002, on Tuesday/Thursday 2:00 – 3:50p.m. More Details below.

The third is Publication Design, by Ryan Slone, also from DOXA, which will be ARTS 439V Special Problems in Graphic Design section 001, on Monday/Wednesday 1:30 – 3:20p.m. More Details below.

Brand Identity Course Description:
This course will explore the intersection of design and strategy, and the application of design thinking to the development of brand identities for organizations, businesses, social causes, and more. Students in this course will learn theories and practical methods for building and applying comprehensive brand visual language systems across a variety of types and sizes of organizations.

During this course, students will receive an overview of the history of corporate identity and brand identity and will engage in review and discussion of the work of contemporaries in the field.

Course assignments will include exercises in logo design and other brand visual language elements such as color palettes, typography, grid strategies, branded imagery treatments, shape, texture, etc. Students should develop portfolio pieces by course completion that will demonstrate a fundamental grasp of these concepts and an ability to execute them.

Publication Design:
This course will explore the various roles of publication design and its impact on our culture through a number of methodologies. Students will explore how the fundamental principles of design apply to the specialized field of editorial design.

Course assignments will include exercises in editorial design with focus on grid implementation, typographic strategies, conceptual experimentation and visual storytelling among others. A blend of both practical and experimental project objectives will offer a diverse range of design solutions.

Students will develop portfolio pieces by course completion that will demonstrate a fundamental grasp on these concepts and an ability to execute them.

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Student-Run Art Exhibition Space Opening in Bentonville

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas has established an interdepartmental exhibition space in downtown Bentonville, named the University of Arkansas Student Gallery (sUgAr). The gallery will be open to the public Wednesday, Sept. 16, and the first reception will be held 5- 8 p.m. Oct. 2 during downtown Bentonville’s First Friday of Oktoberfest.

The gallery is a student-run exhibition space located at 114 Central Ave. in Bentonville. The space will feature the visual research of students, faculty and visiting lecturers from the department of art, the Fay Jones School of Architecture and the School of Human Environmental Science’s interior design program. This progressive gallery will facilitate a new opportunity for the University of Arkansas’ visual art, architecture and design community to connect directly with northwest Arkansas’ creative industry.

“The University of Arkansas has always been committed to the arts,” said Chancellor G. David Gearhart, “and collaborating with the northwest Arkansas community in this way brings our commitment to life. We are excited to share the work of our students, faculty and visiting lecturers with others who value and love art.”

The first exhibition will highlight faculty work from collaborating departments and will set the stage for the visual dynamism to come.

“This is an exciting time to become part of the downtown Bentonville community,” said Daniel Hintz, executive director of Downtown Bentonville Inc. “and this gallery offers a glimpse of downtown’s transformation into a significant destination for arts and culture in the region.”

Hintz added that with the future opening of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the expanding Bentonville Art Walk and the infusion of the performing, culinary and visual arts into events throughout the year, Downtown Bentonville is poised to offer unprecedented amenities to the northwest Arkansas community.

sUgAr is made possible by the office of the provost, the Graduate School, the Honors College, the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the department of art, the Fay Jones School of Architecture and the School of Human Environmental Science’s interior design program in collaboration with Downtown Bentonville Inc.

CONTACTS:

Garry Holstein, Graduate Student Director:  gholste@uark.edu

Bethany Springer, Department of Art Faculty Liaison: (479) 575-7532   bspringe@uark.edu

FAYETTEVILLE, AR, August 11, 2009 – The Fayetteville Underground will host Supremacy and Myth from September 2 through September 27, 2009.

Supremacy and Myth is an exhibition of photographs by Thomas Krapausky. The works on display explore the strains of human activity on a constantly recovering natural world.

Krapausky’s photographs emphasize the “hidden worlds” that we pass by every day, but rarely notice. His unique and sometimes abstract work has received multiple awards, has been displayed in juried exhibitions, and has been published on an international level.

The Fayetteville Underground is located in One East Square Plaza on the Town Square in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Gallery hours are noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Opening receptions are the first Thursday of every month from 5 – 8 p.m. The public is welcome to meet the artists and view resident artist’s studios. For additional information call 479-387-1534 or visit http://www.fayettevilleunderground.com.

In our attempt to connect with our current and former students in the most successful ways, we’ve started a new Facebook Group called “University of Arkansas Visual Design.” All former and present UA Visual Design students are encouraged to join the group and discuss projects, show work for feedback, provide intuitive design process or software tips, post competition ‘Calls for Entry’ and connect on employment opportunities. And that’s just the beginning! Go to Facebook and look for the “University of Arkanas Visual Design” group, then request to join!