Upcoming Events
Apr 30 -
Studio Art SMP Exhibition 2
May 29 -
Painting Workship with Artist House Artists-in-Residence Lois Dodd and Elizabeth O'Reilly
Contact Us
Carrie Patterson, Chair
Associate Professor of Art
Phone: 240-895-4252
Email: ccpatterson@smcm.edu
Office Staff: 240-895-4225
Alumni Where are they now?
Hannah Piper Burns (studio art, 2006) achieved her MFA in 2009 from the San Francisco Art Institute. She currently lives and works in Portland, OR as a freelance art writer, communications director for the Museum of Pocket Art, and a social media and blog coordinator for artist and filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson. Her recent work can be found at www.hannahpiperburns.com.
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What is a VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST?
A Visual Information Specialist is responsible for developing material that communicates information through visual media.
Education and Skills Required
B.A. in art history or studio art
**writing proficiency
drawing/illustration, figure rendering, digital photography, graphic design
Typical Duties
Serves as a specialist in creating and producing presentation materials, of a conventional nature, for use by government officials at all levels
Exercise judgment in selecting visual materials to ensure presentations are prepared according to various audiences.
Plans projects and coordinates project resources, setting deadlines and work schedules, creating layout and design, and directly interfacing with other production personnel.
Analyzes and evaluation text to determine the best visual means to combine word and art.
Analyzes suitability of text and photographs submitted by reviewing them for clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
Advises customers in areas of desktop publishing and graphic art production.
