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faculty
Spencer Ladd
Professor
Art & Design
Contact
508-999-8048
508-910-6977
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College of Visual & Performing Arts 251
Education
| 1994 | Rhode Island School of Design | MFA Graphic Design |
| 1988 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | MFA Photography |
| 1982 | Georgia Southern College | BA Studio Art |
Teaching
- Graduate Seminar I
- Advanced Typography
- Typography
- Graphic Design Capstone
- Photography Capstone
Teaching
Programs
Programs
Teaching
Courses
The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student's area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student's area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
Graphic Design basics. Introduction to icon development, packaging design, information design. Students are introduced to communication concepts of audience, form and content, and semiotics. Handcraft is reinforced and vector-based design technology is introduced.
Capstone course. Students focus on their self-directed, multi-dimensional degree project. Students are encouraged to develop a personal approach to design, exploring their individual strengths and interests in the field. Guest critics and lecturers are in integral part of the course, which culminates in the Senior Exhibition.
Research
Research interests
- Photographic Documentary, Shade Tobacco
- Photographic Documentary, Red Spruce
- Photographic Documentary, Ecuadorian Páramo
- Photographic Documentary, Plant Identification Archives
- Graphic Design, Book Design, Poster Design