Posts Tagged ‘art studies’

Design degree at Fachhochschule Dusseldorf

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

D-Sign: State of the Art

With the increasing medialization of our reality, creative design as a discipline in importance. The Düsseldorf study follows the model of aesthetic, technological and societal trends to a contemporary and future-oriented training to ensure. Made possible by the relatively large number of full-and part-time teachers. With currently 24 professors of the Department of Design is one of the largest colleges in Europe. There are 3 main teachers and more than 40 lecturers. Here is the quantity of the guarantee of quality. Because the dispersion of powers creates a broad basis for a continuously updated state-of-the-art studies. Thus, at the FH D all design trends generally evenly weighted. On offer are the traditional artistic practices, as well as the repertoire of modern media. Equipped with workshops for typesetting, printing, screen printing, wood, plastic, metal, glass and enamel creates the conditions for the creation of traditional techniques. DTP, CAD, photography, film, audio-visual and web design studios to make familiar with the methods of digital technologies.

Painting at Winthrop University

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Painting continues to assert a strong presence within contemporary art. Studies in painting at Winthrop deal in depth with conceptual interests along with the development of technical skills to enable personal vision to be realized. Traditional still life and figurative painting are part of a structured program of study which examines all levels of 20th century trends and styles. Varied instruction and instructional procedures assures each student variety and diversity of faculty and student feedback.

Students enrolled in the painting program have earned many awards, some at national level. Recognition for several has come from National Liquitex Paint supplies grants and purchases. Others have been successful in regional competitions. After graduation many continue studies at the graduate level, preparing for careers in teaching or as full-time practicing artists. Painting graduates are currently teaching at colleges and universities within the region. Careers in galleries and museums are also an option for those with a background in painting.