Visual Arts Department Information
SECRETARY
Sharon Beam
sbeam@umflint.edu
(810) 766-6679
CHAIR
Darryl Baird, Associate Professor
dbaird@umflint.edu
B.A., Southern Methodist University, M.F.A., University of North Texas
Courses Taught: Introduction to Digital Design, Introduction to Black And White Photography, Photographic Survey, Introduction to Digital Imaging, Advanced Black and White Photography, Alternative Photo Process, Project Photography
FULL-TIME FACULTY
Janet Lorch, Lecturer
jlorch@umflint.edu
B.F.A., University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) M.F.A., Michigan State University
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Visual Communication Theory & Process, Introduction
to Digital Design, Typography, Computer Illustration, Senior Portfolio
Design, Editorial Design, Artist Bookmaking, Visual Communications
Internship Director
Michael Sevick, Associate Professor
satch@umflint.edu
B.F.A., M.F.A., University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
Courses Taught: Painting, Advanced Painting, Mural Painting, Watercolor Painting, Drawing and Painting from Life, Artist Bookmaking, Senior Seminar, Introduction to Visual Art, Introduction to Studio Art, Independent study, Topics in Art Studio - Mono printing
Fred Wagonlander, Lecturer
chuckw@umflint.edu
Ed.S., Oakland University; B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., University of Michigan
Courses Taught: Introduction to Studio Art, Introduction to the Visual Arts, Methods and Materials, Supervisor of Student Teachers in Art
Christine Waters, Interim Associate Provost
cwaters@umflint.edu
M.F.A. Painting, M.A. Painting, B.S. Studio Art, University of Wisconsin (Madison)
Courses Taught: Painting, Drawing, History of Women as Artists, Introduction to Studio Art, Drawing and Painting from Life, Women and Gender Studies and Master of Liberal Studies in American Culture program faculty member
ADJUNCT PROFESSORS
Jjenna Andrews
James Bakken
Steven Benson
James Gilbert
Kathy Lookingland
Marcia Polenberg
Holly Stevens
Chris Young
Rebecca Zeiss
Mission Statement
The Art Department offers a curriculum that emphasizes analytical processes and competency in art techniques. Students are trained as viewers, creators, communicators, theorists, and historians of art. In addition, the curriculum provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to serve as artists in related fields, such as art education, exhibition coordinating/curating and criticism. The Department participates in the University-wide effort to assess its academic programs. Information on assessment plans, including goals, methods and outcomes are available at http://assessment.umflint.edu.