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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.

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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.

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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

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Dr. Olivia Gruber Florek
 

Assistant Professor of Art History
PhD, Art History, Rutgers University
MA, Art History, Rutgers University
BA, Art History, Swarthmore College
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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 Robert (Bob) Jones
Professor of Art, Coordinator of Graphic Design Program
PhD, Temple University
MFA, Syracuse University
BFA, Kutztown University
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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

 


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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
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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
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Matthew Higgins MFA, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art
BFA, West Chester University
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Zach Hill MFA, Interdisciplinary Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania
BFA, Integrated Studio Arts, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
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Jeremy Jirsa MFA, University of Pennsylvania
MAT, Maryland Institute College of Art
BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art
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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
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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
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Robert Szatmari MFA, Photography, Rochester Institute of Technology
BFA, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
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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
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