faculty
Lara Henderson
Assistant Teaching Professor
Art & Design
Contact
508-999-8547
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College of Visual & Performing Arts 349
Teaching
Programs
Programs
Teaching
Courses
HTML and CSS, typography as information and expression. Students apply typographic principles to the web, while developing skills for self-directed learning. Exercises explore hierarchy, organization, type/image relationships, grids, page layout, and the role of user experience (UX) in web design.
HTML and CSS, typography as information and expression. Students apply typographic principles to the web, while developing skills for self-directed learning. Exercises explore hierarchy, organization, type/image relationships, grids, page layout, and the role of user experience (UX) in web design.
Introduction to Silk Screen. Introduction to a wide range of stencil techniques including paper stencil, crayon, drawing fluid, and photo emulsion. Students will experiment with these stenciling methods using water-based inks and develop a series of finished prints that demonstrate creativity, an understanding of composition and design, and competence in the application of the newly acquired techniques.
Special topics in Printmaking. Topics may include Advanced Etching, Lithography, Silkscreen, Monotype, Photo Processes, and Relief. Stand-alone topics may include Letterpress, Integrated Printmaking, and Print Processes for Designers, among others.
Research
Research interests
- Creative Coding
- Typography in Motion
- Digital Fabrication
Lara Henderson is a book artist, printmaker, and designer based in Providence, RI. She is member of the Art and Design faculty and concentration head for Integrated Studio Arts at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Henderson was also a Design faculty at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Henderson received a BFA in Graphic Design from UMass Dartmouth and an MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking from the University of the Arts.
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