Art & Design - McPherson College
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Art & Design - McPherson College
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Art & Design
Graphic Design, Marketing, Photography, Studio Art, Pre-Art Therapy, Digital Media, Art Education,
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Emphases (5)
Express your creativity.
Overview
Our major in art & design offers emphases in graphic design, graphic design marketing, graphic design photography, pre-art therapy and studio art, as well as an art teaching licensure and minors in studio arts or graphic design to fit your specialized interests.
Whether you want to make art with a computer, a camera or your own hands, McPherson’s art & design program will allow you to hone your skills and find a career that takes those passions to the next level.
Program Emphases
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Marketing
Graphic Design Photography
Studio Art
Pre-Art Therapy
Featured Art & Design Student Story
“The availability of resources that we have is great.”
Abigail Briscoe '22,
Studio Art/Politics & History
It’s easy for Abigail to find ways to express her creativity and improve her artistic skills especially with all the resources available to her in the art department. From studio space to computers everything she needs is at her disposal whenever she needs it.
Additional Programs
Digital Media Major
With an emphasis in Communication or Visual Design this major will be prepare you for a career in the growing digital media industry.
Teaching Licensure
Teaching Art in the Public Schools (PK-12)
Minors
Minors are available in Graphic Design, Photography, and Studio Art.
Explore Art & Design
Explore the space.
Hess Fine Arts Center,
Virtual Tour
Take a 360° virtual tour of the studios and labs in Hess - home to the Art & Design program at McPherson College.
Virtual Tour
Experiences
AIGA Competition
Every year AIGA provides an opportunity for students to enter in a portfolio competition where both local and national professionals in art and design come to give advice, guide workshops, and network with students. McPherson College has built a legacy of winning in the local Wichita chapter, winning awards the last 5 years and best overall portfolio in 2016, 2017, and 2018 .
Faculty & Staff
Dee Erway-Sherwood M.F.A.
Professor of Graphic Design
Department Chair & Executive Director of Art & Design
“In my teaching, it is my goal to develop students’ interest in design and broaden their artistic skills. I am preparing them for the workforce – therefore, every project and skill that we focus on is centered around preparing them for what they will need to acquire industry-leading careers."
Phone
Email
Kelsy Gossett Dennis M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Photography, Art, and Design
"The study of art can connect us in ways other mediums cannot. You don’t need to have the same background, or even speak the same language, to communicate through art."
Phone
Email
Michaela Groeblacher M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Art
“Born and raised in Austria/Europe, my teaching philosophy is grounded in my classical training in art, art history, and in the theory that all living creatures are interconnected.”
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Email
Killian Alvin Millner B.A.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital Media
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Are you ready to see what your future in art & design will look like? We’ll guide you through the admissions process and connect you with financial aid and scholarship opportunities to make it happen.
Admissions
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During your visit, you’ll meet faculty and students in your major and explore all that McPherson College and the community have to offer.
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Art & Design
Graphic Design, Marketing, Photography, Studio Art, Pre-Art Therapy, Digital Media, Art Education,
Major
Minor
Emphases (5)
Express your creativity.
Overview
Our major in art & design offers emphases in graphic design, graphic design marketing, graphic design photography, pre-art therapy and studio art, as well as an art teaching licensure and minors in studio arts or graphic design to fit your specialized interests.
Whether you want to make art with a computer, a camera or your own hands, McPherson’s art & design program will allow you to hone your skills and find a career that takes those passions to the next level.
Program Emphases
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Marketing
Graphic Design Photography
Studio Art
Pre-Art Therapy
Featured Art & Design Student Story
“The availability of resources that we have is great.”
Abigail Briscoe '22,
Studio Art/Politics & History
It’s easy for Abigail to find ways to express her creativity and improve her artistic skills especially with all the resources available to her in the art department. From studio space to computers everything she needs is at her disposal whenever she needs it.
Additional Programs
Digital Media Major
With an emphasis in Communication or Visual Design this major will be prepare you for a career in the growing digital media industry.
Teaching Licensure
Teaching Art in the Public Schools (PK-12)
Minors
Minors are available in Graphic Design, Photography, and Studio Art.
Explore Art & Design
Explore the space.
Hess Fine Arts Center,
Virtual Tour
Take a 360° virtual tour of the studios and labs in Hess - home to the Art & Design program at McPherson College.
Virtual Tour
Experiences
AIGA Competition
Every year AIGA provides an opportunity for students to enter in a portfolio competition where both local and national professionals in art and design come to give advice, guide workshops, and network with students. McPherson College has built a legacy of winning in the local Wichita chapter, winning awards the last 5 years and best overall portfolio in 2016, 2017, and 2018 .
Faculty & Staff
Dee Erway-Sherwood M.F.A.
Professor of Graphic Design
Department Chair & Executive Director of Art & Design
“In my teaching, it is my goal to develop students’ interest in design and broaden their artistic skills. I am preparing them for the workforce – therefore, every project and skill that we focus on is centered around preparing them for what they will need to acquire industry-leading careers."
Phone
Kelsy Gossett Dennis M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Photography, Art, and Design
"The study of art can connect us in ways other mediums cannot. You don’t need to have the same background, or even speak the same language, to communicate through art."
Phone
Michaela Groeblacher M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Art
“Born and raised in Austria/Europe, my teaching philosophy is grounded in my classical training in art, art history, and in the theory that all living creatures are interconnected.”
Phone
Killian Alvin Millner B.A.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital Media
Phone
1 / 4
Get started.
Are you ready to see what your future in art & design will look like? We’ll guide you through the admissions process and connect you with financial aid and scholarship opportunities to make it happen.
Admissions
See for yourself.
During your visit, you’ll meet faculty and students in your major and explore all that McPherson College and the community have to offer.
Visit McPherson