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Fresno State students take home 9 golds, 8 silvers in regional ADDY Awards
Competing against other students from San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sacramento, Reno and the Fresno area, Fresno State graphic design students have won nine gold and eight silver awards in the American Advertising Federation Regional (District 14) ADDY Awards.
Read MoreDesign and wine combine to enrich students’ experience
“It was almost surreal seeing a product I made, even though all my time was spent doing that very thing. Having actually in my hands was something else entirely.” ~ Finch
Read MoreFeatured Supporter: Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation
The Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation (FAFF) announced the creation of two new scholarships to be awarded to graphic design students in the Department of Art, Design and Art History and students in the Media, Communications, and Journalism (MCJ) departments.
Read MoreGraphic Design students win 6 gold and 33 silver regional ADDYs
Many of these works will be on display at the “Revival BFA Portfolio Exhibition 2022” May 6-13 at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery. You can meet the graphic design students and discuss their work at the opening reception at 5 p.m. Friday, May 6.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Isabella Gonzalez
“Isabella is a remarkable person and creative designer whose qualifications are commendable. She excels in her coursework, specifically in the advanced graphic design courses where she has produced exceptional projects that exemplify outstanding design, research, creativity and craftsmanship,” said Martin R Valencia, Professor, Graphic Design/Illustration.
Read MoreGraphic design exhibition and lecture series focuses on human rights
Curated by Professor Emerita Elizabeth Resnick, Graphic Design with Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the “Women’s Rights Are Human Rights” exhibit runs through February 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays in Phebe Conley Gallery.
Read MoreNew Faces: Virginia Patterson
We are excited to welcome Virginia Patterson as she joins the Department of Art and Design as the Assistant Professor in Graphic Design.
Read MoreSix student designs win gold in regional ADDY Awards
Five Fresno State graphic design students have won six gold awards in the American Advertising Federation Regional ADDY Awards
Read More#TBT College of Arts and Humanities Student Stories
These extraordinary students in the College of Arts and Humanities have followed their passions to find the right mentor, overcome obstacles, and collaborate with each other to teach children how to make the world a better place. Here are three stories that will make you proud to be a Bulldog!
Read MoreGraphic Design exhibition to be presented in a virtual reality gallery
The Fresno State Departement of Art and Design will hold a reception for their “Visionary, BFA Virtual Portfolio Show 2020” at 5 p.m., Friday, May 15, in a three-dimensional virtual reality gallery accessible on a computer, tablet, phone or virtual reality headset.
Read MoreTwo graphic design students win silver in regional competition
“We are very proud of all of our Fresno State Graphic Design student winners. It is a testament of their hard work, talent and dedication by winning these very prestigious American Advertising Awards.” ~ Rebecca Barnes, graphic design lecturer.
Read MoreMelissa Hernandez, Department of Art and Design Student of Distinction
“I want to grow and learn to love myself as who I am and help others achieve the same thing.”
Read MoreFull circle: A conversation with alumna, creative director, graphic design lecturer Jessie Irwin
This fall semester, graphic design alumna Jessie Irwin returns to Fresno State as a lecturer to teach “History of Graphic Design” while also working as the Creative Director at Jeffrey Scott Agency (JSA) in downtown Fresno.
Read MoreGraphic design student advances to the final tier of the National ADDY Competition
After nearly sweeping the local American Advertising Awards (ADDY) awards, the top award winners moved on to the regional level where the accolades continued. Graphic Design student Belinda Houngsombath earned two gold medals in the regional ADDYs and will now move to compete at the national level.
Read More‘Parallels’ showcases the best of Graphic Design student’s work
You’re invited to the opening reception at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 29th to see the best work from the portfolios of Graphic Design BFA students will be on display in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery.
Read MoreGraphic Design students decorated in gold at the 2019 regional American Advertising Awards
Seven graphic design students received gold at the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) for 2019 in the First Level Tier District 13 which recognizes artists as the best of the best within their markets.
Read MoreStudents collaborate to publish a children’s book which teaches environmental responsibility
College of Arts and Humanities undergrads Kelsi Stieler, Kaylee Gutierrez, and Kristin Bonillas have utilized their talents and collaborated to write, illustrate and publish a children’s book. “The Tree Tales” book, which is available on Amazon, centers around the importance of environmental conservation and teaches kids what they can do to help. “A large part […]
Read MoreArt and Design alum Fidel Mendoza dazzles as Bronco Wine Co’s new Lead Graphic Designer
Department of Art and Design alum Fidel Mendoza’s success in the graphic design industry has culminated into a recent promotion to Lead Graphic Designer for Bronco Wine Co. which boasts a highly varied selection of wine that they produce from vineyard to table. Bronco Wine Co. is the largest vineyard owner in the U.S. and the […]
Read MoreDean’s Gallery art exhibition honors Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, the College of Arts & Humanities Dean’s Gallery is hosting an art exhibition called “The African American Experience,” which highlights the context of rich African American traditions, heritage and everyday life experiences.
Read MoreThis month in the Arts and Humanities
Even though it’s summer, we’re still celebrating huge stories of achievement and success this month in the College of Arts and Humanities. From our students to our faculty and alums, here are some top stories from the month of June. Fresno State alum wins on Jeopardy! Peter Guekguezian thrilled audiences of the popular trivia game […]
Read MoreGraphic design student brings home national ADDY award
Dominic Grijalva, a graphic design student who expects to graduate in December 2017, took home a prestigious national Student Gold ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation for his poster design for the Selma Arts Center‘s production of “Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play” last fall (pictured at right). National ADDY Award Winners were honored Saturday, […]
Read MoreDesign students’ concept for Hispanic Cultural Site earns them scholarships
Pictured above, from left: Luis Aguilar, Yessenia Perez, Professor Holly Sowles, Dean Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Olga Perez, Crystal Gonzalez and Dulce Rodriguez. (Not pictured: Marcos Contreras) Several months of hard work by six design students in the Department of Art and Design culminated with the students receiving scholarships for their work on a proposed design for a Hispanic […]
Read MoreArt and Design students bring home ADDY awards
~ Pictured in photo – Back row, from left: Miguel Avila, Nancy Mohamed, Marvin Romero and Tim McAtee; front row, from left: Jenna Milford, Katherine Nijmeddin and Kevin Dakin The American Advertising Awards recently announced the 2017 District 14 Award winners. Fresno State Graphic Design students were recognized for their outstanding creative work by receiving […]
Read MoreArt Notes: Remaining spring art exhibitions
The Department of Art and Design has three remaining exhibitions this semester at the Phebe Conley Gallery. Jamie Boley’s master of arts graduate exhibition, “Standing in the Gap of Here and In-Between,” large-scale oil-on-panels will be on display March 30 through April 7. A reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 30. Boley […]
Read MoreArticle chronicles how graphic design student scored a design commission from Lin-Manuel Miranda
Dominic Grijalva parlayed social media interactions with Lin-Manuel Miranda, an idol of his, into a job as a freelance designer for Tee-Rico, Miranda’s official artist merchandise site. An in-depth article in 99U details how this relationship developed over time between the Fresno State graphic design student Dominic Grijalva and the creator of “Hamilton.” 99U is a website that […]
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