Department Archives: School of Visual Arts and Design

Obsessions, Curiosities, and Fancies, a solo exhibition by M. Laine Wyatt, opens at the Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach with a reception on June 11. The exhibition, which runs until September 21, features photographic works drawn from five different series traversing expansive topics: the nature of women’s relationship to clothing, the physiological landscape […]

A recent print Flying Horse Editions published with Carmon Colangelo is currently featured at the International Print Center New York. New Prints 2014/Summer features 49 projects by 49 artists, culled from more than 3,000 prints. The collaborative image from Colangelo and Flying Horse Editions appears on the cover of the exhibition promotional materials. New Prints […]

The photography of the late Jack Mitchell, who chronicled the arts scene in New York for 35 years, will be on display at the University of Central Florida Art Gallery from June 12 to July 11. Black-and-white photos depicting memorable personalities of American culture from 1960 to 1995 will be featured in the free Icons […]

Delegates gathered in Orlando to honor colleagues during the Association of College Unions International annual conference and the celebration of ACUI’s 100th anniversary. The event gala included nearly 40 awards. Many of the awards were part of Steal this Idea, “an association-wide contest seeking the best marketing and promotion ideas.” More than 300 submissions designed […]

On May 7, the Bachelor of Design in Architecture junior class hosted an Open House for parents, friends, local architecture professionals, faculty and administrators. Student work and projects from the fall and spring semesters were on display in the Design 6 Studio at Valencia’s West campus. In collaboration with Valencia Community College and the University […]

Art is more than something you view — it is a process the artists go through. In the creative expression, it empowers individuals whether that person is a professional artist or not. Counseling and Psychological Services held its second annual Healing Art Exhibition opening reception on February 27 which consisted of 39 students and staff […]

The East Orlando Post recently featured guest columns by two UCF film students. Zachary Beckler, a 2014 M.F.A. graduate, and Jessica Keller, current B.F.A. student, were invited to review the new Jonathan Glazer film Under The Skin. Beckler is a writer, producer, editor, and director based in Orlando. He earned both a B.F.A. and M.F.A. […]

UCF is banking that technology in the hands of water enthusiasts will help protect the Mosquito Lagoon’s fragile ecosystem in Brevard and Volusia counties. REEL Florida, a free app available for the iPhone, debuts this month thanks to the dedication and ingenuity of biologists, communication experts, and techies at the University of Central Florida. The […]

The University of Central Florida is one of the nation’s top destinations for aspiring animators according to Animation Career Review. UCF’s School of Visual Arts and Design is ranked #10 nationally and #3 in the southern region. UCF offers an impressive 13 bachelor’s degree programs, 3 master’s degree programs, and 5 minors for artists of […]

The photography of Christopher Boyer is featured in a national juried show as well as an online showcase. Boyer is a senior in UCF’s Photography B.S. program. Boyer’s work appears in Memory, Bone and Myth, an exhibition at the University of North Dakota. His piece was selected for a Purchase Award by juror Maggie Taylor […]