PROGRAM TYPE
On Campus

DEGREES
BA

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Darrell Matsumoto, MFA

Associate Professor of Photography, Director of Art Programs & Art Gallery

Department of Art & Design

(508) 849-3464

dmatsumoto@annamaria.edu

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Web Design | BA

Program Overview

Web Design is essential to the world of visual communications. Students are expected to learn the foundations of formal, aesthetic, and analytical skills while exploring the ever-changing, ever-evolving, and context-shifting world of visual communications. The program encourages the investigation of contemporary directions in design, art, imaging and visual communication in interactive, web-based and motion graphics. Through the combined experience of professional practice, internships and capstone experience, the students develop a portfolio for admission to a graduate program or the pursuit of a career as a design professional.

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New England Secondary School Art/Design Competition

Self-Designed Major

Art & Design Minors

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About the Department

About The Department of Art and Design

The Department of Art and Design provides students with a broad-based liberal arts education infused with the principles of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Inclusive within the vibrant liberal arts education the department offers modern programs focused on specific professional skills in graphic design, media arts, photography, videography studio arts, self-designed program in the arts, and the therapeutic dimensions of art therapy.

There is an emphasis upon an interdisciplinary approach toward the visual arts and design, psychology and the creative arts therapies. In the classroom professors emphasize a broad understanding of the dignity of humankind, the importance of developing compassion, and the need to cultivate the awareness of just and ethical practice.

Essential to all programs is The Studio Model. In a studio course, students work in a specifically designed space which creates an open collaborative environment. This Studio Model provides an expansive and expressive atmosphere for learning. The studio environment allows open communication and constructive criticism to enrich and forward art practice. Imperative to the model is the required work outside of designated meeting times. The studio demands the constant process of production-critique-production, seeking feedback from all participants. The faculty teaches, guides, and nurtures the group or cohort. 

In the junior and senior years, advanced course work is designed to run concurrently with community field placements to afford students the opportunity to observe and work alongside professionals. Each student’s placement in the community is chosen to directly reflect her/his interest and to provide a comprehensive and hands-on, team approach to learning. Students are placed by the College in appropriate settings and supervised by College personnel. The internships/practica are credit-bearing and are available to students in all of the above disciplines. Art Therapy placements range from public and private hospitals, community treatment centers providing therapeutic services to a wide range of clientele. Graphic Design Media Art, and Art internships provide students with real world experiences.

Additionally, students are encouraged to experience study abroad through programs ranging from summer study in the creative arts, to a spring break in Berlin, Paris or Vienna with our Urban Seminar program. It is important to note that Anna Maria College is a member of The American Art Therapy Association.

A bachelor’s degree from the Department of Art and Design prepares students for a wide range of graduate study and career options in art therapy, marketing/advertising/social media, creative industries, graphic design, media production, studio artist, or museum/gallery study.

Course Of Study

Curriculum Map

Click here to download the Web Design Curriculum Map.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of a BA in Web Design, students will:

Functional competence with principles of visual organization, including the ability to work with visual elements and its application in drawing, two-dimensions and three-dimensions, color theory, digital arts, and time-based arts.
Working knowledge of technologies and equipment applicable to their area(s) of specialization.
Perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and the technical facility at a professional entry level in their chosen field(s).
The ability to perceptively analyze works of art and design and to critically evaluate its quality.
The ability to understand the historical and cultural context of art and design.
The ability to work independently on a variety of art and design projects.
The ability to conceptualize, research, and produce an independent project.
The ability to understand and create awareness – articulate, promote, and impart knowledge and information.

Art Portfolio Guidelines

We encourage the submission of an Art/Design Portfolio, as a valuable part of the admissions process. This allows the College and the Department of Art & Design to gain insight on your application.

Click here to submit your portfolio.

Portfolios are now reviewed via SlideRoom. Please visit SlideRoom to upload your images now!

Digital media portfolios and portfolios submitted using the form must adhere to the following guidelines:

Images: individual .jpg files titled with your name and image number, 2MB maximum size
Include: size, media, and date of completion
Video or Time Based Performances: Quick Time or .mpg

Physical portfolios and digital media are accepted as well. If you wish to present a physical portfolio or schedule an appointment to meet with Darrell Matsumoto, Director of Art & Design please email dmatsumoto@annamaria.edu. If you wish to send us your portfolio on a flash drive, please include a Word document listing the title, size, media, and date of your work. Please direct questions to David Wackell at dwackell@annamaria.edu.

Please address physical portfolio submissions to:

c/o David Wackell
Box E
Department of Art and Design
Anna Maria College
50 Sunset Lane
Paxton, MA 01612

Scholarships are also awarded every January to select students participating in the Secondary School Art Scholarship Competition. Please see accordion menu below for a complete prospectus and submission form.

New England Secondary School Art/Design Competition

Deadline for Entries: December 6, 2024
Virtual Exhibition Dates: December 18, 2024 – March 5, 2025
ZOOM Awards Presentation: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

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Art Center Gallery

Director: Darrell Matsumoto, MFA

Art Center Gallery in Miriam Hall at Anna Maria College serves as the venue for numerous art and design exhibitions throughout the year, to support the intellectual and cultural life of the College and surrounding community. Of special note, the gallery presents special exhibitions, which showcase the contemporary work of practicing artists and designers, which also includes a published catalogue.

View our exhibitions below.

2024 Fall - 2025 Spring

2024 Fall – 2025 Spring

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2023 Fall - 2024 Spring

2023 Fall – 2024 Spring

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2022 Fall - 2023 Spring

2022 Fall – 2023 Spring

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2021 Fall - 2022 Spring

2021 Fall – 2022 Spring

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2020 Fall - 2021 Spring

2020 Fall – 2021 Spring

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2019 Fall - 2020 Spring

2019 Fall – 2020 Spring

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2018 Fall - 2019 Spring

2018 Fall – 2019 Spring

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2017 Fall - 2018 Spring

2017 Fall – 2018 Spring

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2016 Fall - 2017 Spring

2016 Fall – 2017 Spring

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Self-Designed Major

The approval of an advisor is required for the student to undertake a self-designed program of study in the Department of Art & Design. Students are required to work closely with their advisor in designing the curriculum.

Suggestions for Self-Design Majors

Photography/Video
Painting/Mixed Media
Sculpture/Installation Art
Digital Arts
Performance Art
Art and Business

Self-Design Program Outcomes

Identify and describe the historical and cultural context of art and design
Demonstrate working knowledge of technologies and equipment applicable to their area(s) of specialization
Demonstrate perceptual acuity, conceptual understanding, and the technical facility at a professional entry level in their chosen field(s). The ability to perceptively analyze works of art and design and to critically evaluate its quality
Demonstrate functional competence with principles of visual organization, including the ability to work with visual elements and its application in drawing, two-dimensions and three-dimensions, color theory, and digital arts
Work independently on a variety of art and design projects. The ability to conceptualize, research, and produce an independent project. Produce a capstone exhibition and portfolio

Art and Design Minors

Students interested in Art and Design who major in another field may minor in art. An Art/Design minor may be of particular interest to all majors who wish to engage in a creative endeavor, or the major who may find art and design skills an asset for a career in marketing, advertising, or public relations. A portfolio presentation of basic artistic skills is required to declare a minor in art.

Students interested in art who major in another field may minor in art. An art minor may be of particular interest to all majors who wishes to engage in a creative endeavor. The Art Minor is perfect complement to any major.

ART 101 Drawing I
ART 103 Fundamentals of Design and Color
DES 103 Introduction to Digital Design
ART 204 Introduction to Sculpture and Clay
ART Elective
Art History Elective

The art history minor is designed to offer students a broad study of forms of visual expression, including painting, sculpture, photography, videography, graphics, architecture, and contemporary media. The minor is an excellent complement all majors, offering expansive cultural knowledge.

ART 251 Art History I
ART 252 Art History II
ART 355 Asian Art History
ART 354 Modern/Contemporary Art History
ART 353 American Art History
Art History Elective (DES251 History of Graphic Design or other)

This minor and the course selection is designed to provide the Visual Art major with the necessary foundation in psychology, forming an excellent introduction to the field of Art Therapy. Note: Students must have completed PSY101, PSY207 or PSY215 prior to ATH courses.

ATH 150 Methods, Material, and Techniques for Art Therapists
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 207 Child Development or PSY215 Psychology of Adolescence
PSY 306 Abnormal Psychology
ATH 201 Art Therapy I
ATH 202 Art Therapy II

A minor in Graphic Design may be of particular interest to students in the art or business programs, providing them with knowledge of technology coupled with design relevant to both the creative and professional worlds.

Requirements for Art majors:

DES 140 Introduction to Graphic Design
DES 251 History of Graphic Design
DES 210 Typography II
ART 248 Introduction to Digital Photography
DES ___ Upper-level Graphic Design course
Business or Marketing elective

Requirements for non-Art majors:

ART 101 Fundamentals of Design and Color
DES 103 Introduction to Digital Design
ART 248 Introduction to Digital Photography
DES 140 Introduction to Graphic Design
DES ___ Upper-level Graphic Design course
Business or Marketing elective

This minor is designed for any student interested in the study of Photography and Videography. The minor will provide a solid foundation in the lens and light arts, which has a myriad of applications in our media driven society.

DES 103 Introduction to Digital Design
ART 248 Digital Photography I
ART 239 Videography I
ART 249 Digital Photography II or ART 240 Videography II
ART/DES Elective
ART 354 Modern and Contemporary Art History

This minor is designed for any student interested in the study of Web Design. The minor will provide a solid foundation in web design basics, which has a myriad of applications in our media driven society.