Visual Arts

Chair: Lanny F. DeVuono
Office: CU-Denver Building, 815D
Telephone: 303-556-2781

Faculty

Associate Professors:

Joann Brennan, MFA, Massachusetts College of Art

Mary Connelly, MFA, Indiana University

Brian DeLevie, MFA, University of Houston

Lanny F. DeVuono, MFA, Mills College

Carol Golemboski, MFA, Virginia Commonwealth University

Quintin Gonzalez, MFA, Yale University

Rian Kerrane, MFA, University of New Orleans

Assistant Professors:

Melissa Furness, MFA, University of Iowa

Bryan Leister, MFA, George Mason University

Jeffrey Schrader, PhD, New York University, MA, Oberlin College

Senior Instructors:

Michael Brohman, MA, UC Denver

Vivian George, MFA, Yale University

Department Overview

The Department of Visual Arts offers professional instruction in eight interrelated areas of study: art history, digital design, drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, transmedia and 3D graphics and animation. The Department of Visual Arts provides a vital educational environment where future artists and art historians explore the horizons of their own talent in the midst of critical dialogue, rigorous artmaking and multiple media. Art, art history, design and animation majors will take programs focused on the acquisition of skills specific to their chosen profession within the context of the rich academic offerings of the entire university. Each student’s scholarly and creative work will be infused with innovative technology, contemporary theory and professionalism. Education in the visual arts encompasses a comprehensive knowledge of and direct experience with the various media of digital design, drawing, painting, photography and sculpture. Supporting this enterprise is the development of an understanding of art and media theory, knowledge of methods and materials used in making art and design, and an appreciation for diverse approaches to visual culture, both contemporary and historical. Central to the practice of art history are critical writing and analysis. Graduating seniors receiving the BFA degree are required to participate in the BFA thesis exhibition during their last semester of study. These exhibitions are scheduled in the fall and spring terms only.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Emphases

3D Graphics and Animation

Digital Design

Drawing

Painting

Photography

Sculpture

Transmedia

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fine Arts Emphases

Drawing

Painting

Photography