Art + Design at Delaware County Community College
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Delaware County Community College is a NASAD accredited institution
Online Exhibitions
2021 Foundations Exhibition
2022 Foundations Exhibition - Fall
2020 Graduation Exhibition
2021 Graduation Exhibition
Mission Statement
The Associate in Fine Arts degree programs at Delaware County Community College in Graphic Design, Photography and Studio Art, strive to educate, motivate and inspire our students to succeed creatively and personally as artists, designers and photographers. Our programs correspond to the first two years of study at four-year institutions enabling our students to attain the necessary tools, knowledge and critical thinking skills to transfer successfully to the institution of their choice or to seek employment opportunities. Upon completion of the A.F.A. Degree Programs, the student will have produced a strong visual arts portfolio and also achieve a general education core that will prepare them to become an educated member of the greater society.
Programs
Foundation Year
The purpose of the foundation year is to prepare visual art students for a seamless transition into higher-level course work. Art students interested in pursuing an associate degree in Studio Art, Graphic Design, or Photography are required to complete a common core of foundation art courses designed to provide art students with studio-based experience in the fundamental issues of art and design.
Foundation Student Work >> | Course Sequence (Foundation Year) >>
Why choose Delaware County Community College?
Financial savings
Community colleges offer a financial head start. Students save a considerable amount of money compared to public and private schools. Students may also be eligible to save additional money if they live in a sponsoring school district. View tuition and fees.
In 2010‑11, about 57 percent of public four‑year college students graduated with debt. They had borrowed an average of $23,800 (in 2011 dollars). About two‑thirds of those earning bachelor’s degrees from private nonprofit institutions had debt averaging $29,900 (Source: College Board).
Develop a portfolio for transfer in Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Photography
Every art student takes core foundation courses comparable to four-year art programs including drawing, painting, two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, and color design. Once students complete the foundation courses they can move onto their concentration and add to their portfolio. Students are expected to digitally document work from each course for their transfer portfolio.
Cultivate skills necessary for success at a four-year school
Whether you are college ready or not, Delaware County Community College is an option to prepare and excel at higher learning. Studies show students who earn a two-year associate degree and transfer onto a four-year program have a higher chance of graduating than students starting out at a four-year school. Delaware County Community College is an excellent place to develop your skills and evolve as an art student in preparation for transferring onto a four year program. Many students find the College a comforting place to learn.
My experience at Delaware County Community College changed my life. An extremely community oriented college with an ideal support system has helped me find my passion and has revealed unlimited opportunities. The faculty is very encouraging on an individual level. At times I doubted myself and thought I would fail, the faculty went above and beyond with words of wisdom; if it were not for the college I would not have had the confidence to move forward”
-Jermaine Ollivierre, 2013 graduate
Full-Time Faculty
Dr. Olivia Gruber Florek
Assistant Professor of Art History
PhD, Art History, Rutgers University
MA, Art History, Rutgers University
BA, Art History, Swarthmore College
Professor David Yox
Professor of Art, Photography and Graphic Design,
Coordinator of Photography
MFA, The School of the Art institute of Chicago
BFA, University of Arizona
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Professor of Art, Coordinator of Graphic Design Program
PhD, Temple University
MFA, Syracuse University
BFA, Kutztown University
www.rjonesstudio.com
Matthew Sepielli
Assistant Professor of Art
MFA, Bard College
BFA, Tyler School of Art, Temple University
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Professor Jaime Treadwell
Associate Professor of Art + Design
Coordinator of Foundations & Studio Art
MFA, University of Pennsylvania
BA, SUNY at Cortland
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www.jaimetreadwell.com
Part-Time Faculty
| Foundations, Studio Art Program and Design Coursework | |
| Barbara Augusta | MFA, Painting, University of Michigan BFA, Painting and Drawing, Rhode Island School of Design |
| Chenlin Cai | MFA, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts MFA, Academy of Art and Design, Tsinghua University BFA, Academy of Art and Design, Tsinghua University www.caichenlin.com |
| Rebekah Callaghan | MFA, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University; New Brunswick, NJ BFA,Tyler School of Art, Temple University; Philadelphia, PA Temple University Rome; Rome, Italy |
| Nathan Durnin | MFA, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Certificate, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts www.durninstudio.com |
| Matthew Higgins | MFA, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art BFA, West Chester University www.matthigginsart.com |
| Zach Hill | MFA, Interdisciplinary Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania BFA, Integrated Studio Arts, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design www.zach-hill.com |
| Jeremy Jirsa | MFA, University of Pennsylvania MAT, Maryland Institute College of Art BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art www.jeremyjirsa.com |
| Lisa Learner | MFA, Painting, The University of Pennsylvania BFA, Painting, Tyler School of Art, Temple University |
| Jeremy S. McGirl | MFA, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts BFA, Drawing, Metropolitan State University of Denver |
| Heidi Nam | MFA, Interdisciplinary Studio Art, University of Pennsylvania BFA, Drawing, California College of the Arts |
| James Smull | MFA Cornell University BFA, Tyler School of Art, Temple University Rome Program, Temple University |
| Thomas Wilson | MFA, University of Pennsylvania PDG, Goldsmiths College, University of London BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art www.nathanthomaswilson.com |
| Photography Program, Dark Room and Digital Coursework | |
| Patricia Swanson | MFA, Photography, Tyler school of Art, Temple University BA, Studio Arts and English Literature, Western Washington University www.patriciaswanson.com |
| Robert Szatmari | MFA, Photography, Rochester Institute of Technology BFA, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA www.robert-szatmari-photo.com |
| Art History | |
| Rachel McCay | BA, Art History, La Salle University MA, Art History, Tyler School of Art, Temple University Woodmere Art Museum, Assistant Curator |
| Alysha Meloche | MA Art History, Tyler School of Art, Temple University |
| Chryssa Moyer | MA, George Washington University Museum Studies, American University BA, Art History and Pre-Museum Studies, Religious Studies, Western Maryland College |
| James Smull | MFA Cornell University BFA, Tyler School of Art, Temple University Rome Program, Temple University |
| Graphic Design Program, Digital Coursework | |
| Sandra Buytn-Todd | BFA, Graphic Design, Tyler School of Art, Temple University |
| Janice Cave | BFA, Communication Design, Kutztown University |
| Jeff Cohen | MS, Digital Media, Westphal School of Digital Media and Design, Drexel University BS, Occupational Therapy, Temple University |
| Mike Wroblewski | BS, Graphic Design, Westphal School of Digital Media and Design, Drexel University |
| Brian Yetzer | M.Ed. Career and Technology Education, Bowling Green State University BFA, Computer Art, Graphic Design, Bowling Green State University Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum, The Ohio State University www.yetzerstudio.com |
| Art & Childhood Development | |
| Megan Elliott | BS, University of Delaware M.Ed, Arcadia University |