Steve
Bliss
Dean, School of Fine Arts
- B.A., studio art, University of New Hampshire, 1977
- M.F.A., photography, Ohio University, 1982
First year at SCAD:
1992
Credentials/past experience:
Dean, School of Fine Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia; dean, School of Communication Arts, SCAD; chair, photography department, SCAD; National Advisory Council member, Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, Maine; national board member, Society for Photographic Education; co-chair, SPE National Conference, Savannah, Georgia; professor of art, Savannah College of Art and Design; assistant professor of art, Western Connecticut State University; resident faculty, Maine Photographic Workshops, Rockport
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Exhibitions
- "Nothing Gold Can Stay," Galerie Pfriem, SCAD Lacoste, Lacoste, France, 2009
- "Boys: Captured and Directed," Pinnacle Gallery, Savannah, Georgia, 2006
- "East," Gallery Espresso, Savannah, 1999
- "Steven J. Bliss," Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, Michigan, 1999
- "Steven J. Bliss," Galerie Ruth Sachse, Hamburg, Germany (in conjunction with the Hamburg Triennale), 1999
Awards, recognition, honors:
Georgia Council for the Arts Artist's Support Grant; Southern Arts Federation/National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship; Polaroid Artists Support Grant
Organizations:
Society for Photographic Education, College Art Association, International Council of Fine Arts Deans, National Council of Arts Administrators
Publications and/or presentations:
- Introduction to Digital Photography, Joseph Ciaglia, color reproduction, 2002
- The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes, C. James, color reproduction, 2002 digital photo art, United Kingdom, color portfolio of seven prints, 1999
- Graphis, Digital Photo 1, New York, New York, color reproduction, 1998
- Digi , Hong Kong, color portfolio of five digital prints, 1995
- Maine Photographic Workshops catalogs, 1983-95
Inspiration for teaching:
"Students and family."
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Brett
Osborn
Associate dean, School of Fine Arts and School of Foundation Studies
- B.A., University of Wisconsin
- M.F.A., California State University, Long Beach
First year at SCAD:
2003
Credentials/past experience:
Six years as a professional studio artist, Hollywood special effects miniature model maker, art materials company owner, professional theater lighting designer
Most significant accomplishment(s):
"My painting ability, being a dean, working with Keith Richards, starting a company that is still flourishing."
Awards, recognition, honors:
Television and radio interviews, Marilyn Werby Scholarship, representation by six galleries
Organizations:
Flux Projects
Publications and/or presentations:
- "About Face," The Atlantan, February 2008
- Hun Kyung, Art in Culture, review and reproduction, August 2003
- La Tempa, Susan, "Brett Eric Osborn," Art & Antiques, November 2002
- Los Angeles Times, Calendar section reproduction of "Bearing Thoughts of Fields" at Ruth Bachofner Gallery, Dec. 13, 2001
Inspiration for teaching:
"I feel obligated to pass on the knowledge of painting."
Courses:
SFIN 716 Theories and Processes I
Artist statement:
"I am a polycontemporary artist and make work using different media depending upon the content of the work, such as video installation, sculptural installation, painting or performance. As a visual artist I began to question the efficacy of using only painting as a medium for addressing concepts that are in direct response to a post-modern era."
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Susan
Krause
Chair, sculpture
- A.O.C.A., Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, Canada
- B.A., fine art, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- M.F.A., sculpture, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
First year at SCAD:
2000
Credentials/past experience:
More than 20 years of teaching and six years of department leadership
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Lives and works on sustainable projects part-time in Alamos, Sonora, Mexico, with Board of Rancho San Sylvestre Ecological Community and Alamos Wildlands Project, Najapatia, Sonora, Mexico
Awards, recognition, honors:
International visiting artist, TCE Foundation, Cordoba, Argentina; SCAD Presidential Fellowship; Tucson artist in Residence Installation Grant; Yale University, Blair Dickinson Award; Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, tuition scholarship; Emanuel Hahn Sculpture Award
In the news:
SCAD press release (March 20, 2012): "SCAD chair Susan Krause named 2012 Georgia Higher Education Art Educator of the Year"
Organizations:
Foundations in Art: Theory and Education, SECAC, College Art Association, ISC, Board Member of Rancho San Sylvestre Ecological Community, Alamos, Sonora, Mexico, member Alamos Wildlands Project, Najapatia, Sonora, Mexico
Publications and/or presentations:
- Presenter: Think Tank 5, Integrative teaching and learning
- Panelist/presenter: SECAC panel discussion on 21st century curriculum
- Presenter: Foundations in Art: Theory and Education (FATE)
- Presenter: Instituto Sonorense de Cultura, Alamos, Mexico
- Presenter: El Museo Costumbrista de Sonora
- Visiting Artist: University of Tucamon, School of Art, Tucamon, Argentina
- Visiting Artist: University of Salta, Salta, Argentina
Inspiration for teaching:
"To prepare talented young artists to be the next generation of leaders who define sculptural practice."
Courses:
- SCPT 205 Figure Modeling Clay/Plaster
- SCPT 305 Portrait Sculpture
- SCPT 779F Graduate Field Internship
- SCPT 785 Graduate Independent Study
- SFIN 431 Critique As Process
- SFIN 731 Critique As Proccess Grad Studies
Artist statement:
"To explore cultural issues, experiences and events that bring together an awareness of what is common in all of us."
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