October 4, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-Site Advising

Have you been in to see the University Advisor yet this year?  If not and you have class in the Old Main Building try to take advantage of the On-Site Advising Days.  

These dates will be for October 8 and 9 from 1-4 pm  in the Art and Art History satellite office on the 3rd floor Room 3139 (outside the painting studios.)

A university advisor will be there to do general education audits and assist in the declaration of major process.

Students are asked to bring a copy of their transcripts.

Contact us at 313.577.2980 for an appointment.

 

 

Art in the Legislature
Arnold Martin and Sarah Zagacki represent Wayne State

For the last three years, Wayne State University has participated in Arts in the Legislature, a collaborative program with the President's Council, State Universities of Michigan , the Michigan State Senate and the Michigan State House of Representatives.  

This year the works of WSU metalsmithing/sculpture/photography student, Arnold Martin, and graphic design/drawing student, Sarah Zagacki, will represent the Department of Art and Art History in the halls of the Michigan State Government Buildings.   

Watch for more information about the reception at the capital.

 

 

Faculty Highlight

Alice Smith at the dedication of her sculpture, Iktomi (cast glass and welded stainless steel located between the University Towers and Ghafari Hall, 2006), collection of Wayne State 

 

Glass Breaks Ground in the Art Department
New course to expand sculpture offerings

Recent MFA graduate, Alice Smith will be bringing to Wayne a skill she learned years ago in her undergraduate days, working with glass.  After completing her undergraduate study at College for Creative Studies she came to Wayne as an MFA candidate where she studies sculpture.  

New Course Offering for Winter 2008
ASL 5810 Special Topics in Sculpture: Glass Casting

The course will cover basic, kiln-formed, glass casting. No previous experience with sculpture or glass is necessary.

To check out some of the most recent work from Alice Smith, a solo exhibit entitled "Transitions" will open Friday, October 5, 2007 at the j Rainey Gallery in the Historic Eastern Market District.  The show runs from Oct. 5 - Nov. 23 with artist reception on Oct. 5 from 6-9pm.

 

 

Winter 2008
Registration
will begin November 5 at 7:00 am.

The schedule of classes will be posted online for viewing October 8.

 

Art Department Undergraduate Orientation

Thank you to those who came to the event.  Many great questions, ideas and  information was shared.  Keep watching for a top ten list of questions most asked by students!!

 

 

 

 

KUDOS:  The Detroit People Mover 20th Anniversary committee selected a poster design created by graphic design student, Rene Maldonado with student Nathan Bortz placing third.   Additionally, graphic design students Kim Noble and David Parker also had excellent entries.

 

 

 

 

 

Department of Art and Art History, Wayne State University
150 Community Arts, Detroit MI 48195
313.577.2980

 

 

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