UCM Gallery of Art and Design - Blog About It!: November 2015

Monday, November 30, 2015

Senior Exhibitions Fall 2015 in the UCM Gallery of Art & Design

By the end of the semester, students earning a BFA or BSE in Art are required by the Department of Art & Design at the University of Central Missouri to hold a senior exhibition and present their work to a working professional. The UCM Gallery of Art & Design is exhibiting from November 19 to December 5th the Senior Shows of Interior Design, Studio Art, Graphic Design and Illustration.

Show Exhibition Wall Photography by: Christian Cutler

The opening reception for Nina Gann & Zahra Jahanyfard was Saturday, November 21, 12 - 2 pm. Students enjoyed with their families and friends the opening reception and the work of their loved ones. These events allow the students to explain their work on display and answer questions about their art and work during the study of their major.

Nina Gann Exhibition Photography by: Christian Cutler

John Louder & Zarah Jahanyfard Photography by: Christian Cutler

Interior Design students presented their exhibition called ORIGIN on view in Gallery 115. In this exhibition, students presented the sketches and final visual work of different spaces including rooms, offices, exteriors, etc...

Opening Reception Photography: Christian Cutler

Graphic Design & Illustration students presented Etcetera. The work of the students includes a display of the graphic work, presentation cards, portfolios and colorful samples for the visitors.

Opening Reception Photography: Christian Cutler

The following photographs show examples of displays and work done by our students. Some of them allowed students to play with the display and explore their creativity.

Opening Reception Photography: Christian Cutler

This is the last exhibition of the Fall semester 2015. Upcoming exhibitions will be announced soon in out website and social media.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Upcoming Senior Exhibitions Fall 2015

By the end of the semester, students earning a BFA or BSE in Art are required by the Department of Art & Design at the University of Central Missouri to hold a senior exhibition and present their work to a working professional. The Gallery of Art & Design provides the opportunity for students to present a body of work in a formal public setting for professional review. These exhibitions are very fun and interesting because students have the opportunity to present their work to professionals, family and friends.The decoration of this space might line up with the artist style or theme.

Examples of Interior Design Exhibitions

Graphic Design, Illustration, and Interior Design students participate in an industry professional review day. Held during the senior exhibition, the Design Professional Day includes reviews from industry professionals. Prior to the event, the faculty advisor provides interview time and location. Students are required to dress professionally, prepare to discuss their work, future goals, and present themselves in a professional manner. This process of the exhibition is the most important part because many students have the opportunity to explain the design, intentions and other elements to the industry professionals in a proper space.

Examples of Graphic Design and Illustration Exhibitions

Studio Art and Art Education seniors participate in two reviews of their presented work. The first is an outside professional review and the other is a faculty review. The reviews take place during the senior exhibition held in the Gallery. The outside professional review date is announced prior to exhibition and is scheduled by faculty advisors. For the faculty review, it is the student's responsibility to discuss a review time with their faculty advisor and additional participants. A review team includes lead professors in the student's studio area and a second faculty member. Art Education majors should include a faculty member from their area of emphasis and their Art Education advisor. It is suggested to schedule faculty reviews prior to the opening of the exhibition to avoid faculty time constraints. On the day of the review, is suggested to the students to be prepared to discuss their art, progress, and future goals.

Examples of Studio Art Exhibits

This year, the UCM Gallery of Art & Design will exhibit the 2015 Interior Design Senior Exhibition on November 19 through December 5, 2015 in Gallery 115. The reception for the designers will be on November 21, from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. More information about the Graphic Design, Illustration and Studio Art Exhibitions soon.