CONTACT | KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS Kendall College of Art and Design. 17 Fountain Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002 Toll-free: 800.676.2787 Phone: 616.451.2787 Fax: 616

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EVENTS FOR APRIL 2021 @ Virtual- use Zoom link in Canvas course "KCAD Student Success" 11:30 am Apr 19: Free Snacks! @ Atrium, 17 Fountain St NW

FASHION STUDIES

Andrew Taylor - Fashion Studies . Eva Chen - Fashion Studies . Lauren Talsma - Fashion Studies

B&W DARKROOM

17 Fountain Street Room 306. Darkroom exclusively for black and white

photography.

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (FAQ) Why has KCAD created a Master of Architecture program? Because now is the right time and KCAD is the right place. Creating West Michigan’s first professional architecture program allows us to build on the foundation of human-centered design laid by our collaborative, industrial, and interior design programs. KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN 17 FOUNTAIN STREET NW OF INTERNSHIP PROCESS Step 1. Secure a JOB DESCRIPTION from your employer. Step 2. Complete INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION FORM: a. Please bring your internship job description and internship registration form with you when you meet SUMMER 2021 FINANCIAL AID REFUND DATES SUMMER 2021 FINANCIAL AID REFUND DATES Contact: Financial Aid: 616.259.1210 Email: kcadfinaid@ferris.edu . The Business Office at Ferris State University sets up a GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Interior Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Grand Rapids Community College Residential Construction Program Articulation Agreement Interior Design brings together form, function, productivity and psychology to change the way we experience our space. NEWS BITES: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ALUM HIRED BY HP Alum Mark A. Peterson (’00, Industrial Design) was recently hired by HP as a senior product designer in the company’s Retail Solutions Mobility group.. Mark A Peterson. Peterson will be part of the conceptual design team for mobile POP (Point of Purchase) products and will support efforts throughout the design, development, and manufacturing phases at HP’s facility in Houston, TX. NEWS BITES: ART HISTORY SENIORS PRESENT PAPERS AT LOCAL Art History seniors Erin Fisher, Tierney Mittelstadt, Ryann Rase, and Nichole Dziadosz, recently presented scholarly papers at the Fourth Annual Grand Rapids Undergraduate Art History Symposium. CONTACT | KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS Kendall College of Art and Design. 17 Fountain Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002 Toll-free: 800.676.2787 Phone: 616.451.2787 Fax: 616

831.9689

EVENTS FOR APRIL 2021 @ Virtual- use Zoom link in Canvas course "KCAD Student Success" 11:30 am Apr 19: Free Snacks! @ Atrium, 17 Fountain St NW

FASHION STUDIES

Andrew Taylor - Fashion Studies . Eva Chen - Fashion Studies . Lauren Talsma - Fashion Studies

B&W DARKROOM

17 Fountain Street Room 306. Darkroom exclusively for black and white

photography.

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (FAQ) Why has KCAD created a Master of Architecture program? Because now is the right time and KCAD is the right place. Creating West Michigan’s first professional architecture program allows us to build on the foundation of human-centered design laid by our collaborative, industrial, and interior design programs. KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN 17 FOUNTAIN STREET NW OF INTERNSHIP PROCESS Step 1. Secure a JOB DESCRIPTION from your employer. Step 2. Complete INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION FORM: a. Please bring your internship job description and internship registration form with you when you meet SUMMER 2021 FINANCIAL AID REFUND DATES SUMMER 2021 FINANCIAL AID REFUND DATES Contact: Financial Aid: 616.259.1210 Email: kcadfinaid@ferris.edu . The Business Office at Ferris State University sets up a GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Interior Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Grand Rapids Community College Residential Construction Program Articulation Agreement Interior Design brings together form, function, productivity and psychology to change the way we experience our space. NEWS BITES: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ALUM HIRED BY HP Alum Mark A. Peterson (’00, Industrial Design) was recently hired by HP as a senior product designer in the company’s Retail Solutions Mobility group.. Mark A Peterson. Peterson will be part of the conceptual design team for mobile POP (Point of Purchase) products and will support efforts throughout the design, development, and manufacturing phases at HP’s facility in Houston, TX. NEWS BITES: ART HISTORY SENIORS PRESENT PAPERS AT LOCAL Art History seniors Erin Fisher, Tierney Mittelstadt, Ryann Rase, and Nichole Dziadosz, recently presented scholarly papers at the Fourth Annual Grand Rapids Undergraduate Art History Symposium. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: FALL 2021 KCHU 227: World Religions. Focuses on the world’s major religious traditions through a critical examination of their origins, spiritual teachers, religious beliefs, rituals, and practices.

COMPUTER LAB WNF

Woodbridge N. Ferris Building Room 412. A comfortable and well-equipped space for working, printing, scanning and collaboration. EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2021 17 Fountain St. NW and Woodbridge N. Ferris buildings: Please check the building hours calendar for details.. Galleries: Gallery hours may

vary.

EVENTS FOR MARCH 2021 @ Virtual- use Zoom link in Canvas course "KCAD Student Success" 11:30 am–12:20 pm : Mar 10: Master’s Student Collective Presents Dr. Morgan Meis – Funny Surfaces: Some Problems in Painting

FASHION STUDIES

Andrew Taylor - Fashion Studies . Eva Chen - Fashion Studies . Lauren Talsma - Fashion Studies MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (FAQ) Why has KCAD created a Master of Architecture program? Because now is the right time and KCAD is the right place. Creating West Michigan’s first professional architecture program allows us to build on the foundation of human-centered design laid by our collaborative, industrial, and interior design programs.

THE MED MILE MINI

Last March, I blogged about Digital Imaging II students participating in a contest to make-over a MINI Cooper into an art car for ArtPrize. It was a class assignment, and the winner, would have his/her design produced for ArtPrize. The winner? Then sophomore, now GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Interior Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Grand Rapids Community College Residential Construction Program Articulation Agreement Interior Design brings together form, function, productivity and psychology to change the way we experience our space.

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2019-2020 COLLEGE CATALOG 2KENDALL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OF FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY KCAD.EDU WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to NEWS BITES: ART HISTORY SENIORS PRESENT PAPERS AT LOCAL Art History seniors Erin Fisher, Tierney Mittelstadt, Ryann Rase, and Nichole Dziadosz, recently presented scholarly papers at the Fourth Annual Grand Rapids Undergraduate Art History Symposium.

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Develop a deep understanding of creativity as a cultural and social force and place art and design in a cross-cultural, global framework. COLLABORATIVE DESIGN Become an invaluable change agent who can leverage the power of design to meet the evolving needs of businesses and nonprofit

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DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN Create cutting-edge experiences with animation, video, 3D art, interaction design, visual development, and sound design delivered through web, VR, and AR as well as digital and physical games.

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Sharpen your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills and develop a heightened awareness of the union of technical, formal, and conceptual components

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Pursue a career in the fashion industry through immersive experiences that cultivate critical thinking and design skills while broadening your understanding of fashion retailing, sustainability,

and presentation.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Join an integrative learning environment where traditional design fundamentals evolve into powerful tools for communication, problem-solving, and creative strategizing.

ILLUSTRATION

Become an aesthetically grounded and professionally versatile illustrator who is proficient in both traditional and emerging media.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Be empowered to use design thinking and creative problem solving to explore the function, aesthetic appeal, sustainability, and user experience of interior environments. MEDICAL ILLUSTRATION Get started on a unique pathway toward a high-demand career with the potential to change lives, improve health, and enhance medical education and health care around the world.

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Immerse yourself in the medium’s rich history and vast expressive possibilities to move beyond mastery of basic techniques and traditional genres into a style and voice that is uniquely yours.

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Blend fine art and commerical approaches to pursue expressive possibilities through a thoughtful balance of concept and technique, and emerge positioned to succeed in a wide variety of photography

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Infuse traditional printmaking processes with contemporary studio practices in a fertile environment for exploration, experimentation, critical thinking, and conceptual development

PRODUCT DESIGN

Create objects that respond to human need, challenge convention, and elevate the lived experience. SCULPTURE AND FUNCTIONAL ART Work with metal, wood, clay, plastic, and mixed and multi-media forms to investigate and express original ideas, becoming a versatile maker who discovers new ways of shaping space and engaging senses. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Discover where your creativity can take you.

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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE Our unique curriculum blends studio and immersion, research, and praxis to engage you in a deep exploration of the discipline that considers innovation, sustainability, and context as equally as

aesthetics.

MASTER OF ARTS IN DESIGN Broaden your understanding of design's impact on culture and community through collaborative experiences and research-driven

coursework.

MASTER OF ARTS OR CERTIFICATE IN VISUAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES Deluged with imagery, a conscious awareness of how images shape our attitudes and actions allows us to more effectively navigate our

world.

MASTER OF FINE ARTS PAINTING The MFA Painting program fosters emergent research, innovation, civic awareness, and intellectual growth to encourage the pursuit of individual or collaborative creative goals and outcomes. ADVANCED STUDIES IN DESIGN AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE For business and creative professionals who want to get an edge in

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Design Alumni Make

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