University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

Page 148 text:

P rofessor Tanner helps a student work on a sketch in his Graphic Design 4 class. Graphic Design students studied the visual portrayal of all messages, from compact disc covers to billboards and advertisements. photo by Mike Cutri Students of the School of Art Design put the finishing touches on their paintings. Classes required students to spend many hours each week outside of class brainstorming, design- ing, and revising their work. photo hy Mike Cutri

Page 147 text:

The School of Nursing is located on North Ingalls, inter- mingled with the medical campus. The education of nursing students often took place elsewhere, such as in an actual hospital setting where they performed clinicals. photo by Sharonda Ayers Students are trained in appropriate bedside manner with the use of a dummy and a fake hospital room. The students learned that the difference between doctors and nurses was the focus on caring as well as curing. photo by Sharonda Ayers th of NUKSIN6 Academics

Page 149 text:

to Ji Industrial Design student begins work on his project. :udents were required to take elements of design off the page id to work with the three-dimensional image in order to velop a better concept of the image. by Mike Cutri AKT L-aw n Mic-fcc-few KVhile the University was predominantly known for its exalted engineering and business programs, it was difficult to assure that the smaller, yet equally strong programs received the recognition they deserved. One such program was the University ' s School of Art Design. While this program was relatively small, it was known to challenge and develop its students by preparing them for their rigorous careers ahead. The school provided a vast array of majors to choose from, including industrial design, scientific illustration, jewelry design and metalwork, painting and drawing, sculpture, ceramics, fibers, and independent study. These choices, particularly the independent study option in which students created their own major, allowed the students to study a field centered around their individual needs and interests. Sophomore Joseph Calder explained, Right now I ' m in an indepen- dent study program, which is wonderful because I create my own projects and curriculum. These projects included exploring relationships through clay, stone, and wood sculpture, and studying the power of observation through painting. Sophomore Maya Schindler was a graphic design major who thought of ways to apply her interests beyond the University. I would enjoy being an editor of a magazine and doing layout, or working in advertising, or even designing CD covers for Sony. This is what I ' m exploring right now. Schindler added that anything visual has been designed by someone, and so she was not concerned about finding ways to apply her knowledge after college. In general there was a feeling of appreciation and respect for the school amongst the students, but not everything was perfect. Junior Dan Nieman, a double major in photography and graphic design, commented, The school has both its ups and downs. It is a fantastic school and I am learning a great deal, but at the same time, it would be great if we had more funding for some more computers and printers. Junior Molly Lewandowski added that her favorite aspect of the program is that nothing is handed to you, the professors guide you, yet force you to work hard and go after your goal. This was apparent as the instructors allowed the students to explore as individuals, yet were readily available when help was requested. As Calder eloquently put it, The School of Art Design planted the seed, it is then up to the student to grow. Academics 143