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Department of design
Mission statement and purposes
In accordance with the mission of Davis College, the Chairperson and faculty of the Design Department view our commitment as follows:
To prepare students for professional practice by integrating the content areas of design production, design history, design criticism, and design aesthetics. We believe that to teach students to become responsive and responsible designers in contemporary society design production alone is insufficient. Therefore, a discipline-based pedagogy is embraced by the Department.
To provide instruction that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving and analysis. Understanding the nature of any design problem and developing a creative and appropriate solution is prerequisite to implementing any technical application.
To provide instruction that meets the technical skill level required for positions in design. Technologies in design continue to change at a rapid pace. We are committed to providing the student with relevant training that utilizes appropriate technology and equipment.
To promote the students, programs, and curricula of the Design Department. The success of our programs lies in our ability to inform the public of the Design Department programs and the qualified students who are graduating each year. We are constantly searching for opportunities to promote the Design Department and Davis College.
The Department Chairperson and faculty are committed to the pursuit of professional development opportunities to become better informed and more competent professionals and instructors.
Mid-Program Assessment
A student enrolled in a Graphic Design or Interior Design program will participate in a portfolio review and interview upon completion of the foundation courses and upon completion of the advanced level (200) courses to satisfy program requirements for graduation.
The first Portfolio Review is intended to assess the student's conceptual and technical abilities from the foundation area. The purpose of the review and interview is to ensure that the student possesses the necessary conceptual and technical skills before taking the advanced level (200) courses.
A second Portfolio Review near the end of the program is intended to ensure that the student possesses the necessary skills for design positions and that the entire body of work is acceptable for job interviewing purposes.
A portfolio of 10-15 works should be submitted at each Portfolio Review. The work submitted at the second Portfolio Review should be representative of the student's career direction (i.e., graphic design or interior design.)
Academic programs
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Graphic Design [Diploma] pdf
Graphic Design [Associate Degree] pdf
Interior Design [Associate Degree] pdf
Graphic Design Flash Enhanced Website
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Graphic Design Student Group home page
Interior Design student work
Faculty contacts
Timothy Brunner
Department Chair
Graphic Design Program Coordinator
tbrunner@daviscollege.edu
Janet Weber
Interior Design Program Coordinator
jweber@daviscollege.edu
Holly Whitney
Graphic Design Master Instructor
hwhitney@daviscollege.edu
Sally Mielcarek
Master Instructor
smielcarek@daviscollege.edu
Rebecca Williamson
Master Instructor
rwilliamson@daviscollege.edu