Featured Supporter: Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation

October 26, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

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.

Graphic Design students win 6 gold and 33 silver regional ADDYs

April 29, 2022.Reading time 25 minutes.

Four cans of Clear Spirit designed by Grant Woods. The cans are black with grapefruit, blueberry, strawberry and lime backgrounds.

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.

Student of Distinction: Isabella Gonzalez

March 15, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

“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.

Graphic design exhibition and lecture series focuses on human rights

February 8, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Illustration of a Black girl in the piece "Women Are Perfect" by Jessica Sabogal

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.

New Faces: Virginia Patterson

November 22, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

We are excited to welcome Virginia Patterson as she joins the Department of Art and Design as the Assistant Professor in Graphic Design.

Six student designs win gold in regional ADDY Awards

May 7, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

Five Fresno State graphic design students have won six gold awards in the American Advertising Federation Regional ADDY Awards

#TBT College of Arts and Humanities Student Stories

July 2, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Kelsi Stieler, Kaylee Gutierrez, and Kristin Bonillas; Jen Rhodes; Kelvin Diaz

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!

Graphic Design exhibition to be presented in a virtual reality gallery

May 13, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

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.

Two graphic design students win silver in regional competition

May 12, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Christopher Slaughter - Sales & Marketing - Packaging - Vamp Footwear Shopping Bag and Michael Vang - Elements of Advertising - Illustration Campaign - Cheehoo! Polynesian Hot Sauce

“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.

Melissa Hernandez, Department of Art and Design Student of Distinction

March 27, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Melissa Hernandez, Department of Art and Design of Distinction

“I want to grow and learn to love myself as who I am and help others achieve the same thing.”