interdisciplinary programs in a digital arts and technology alliance
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Interdisciplinary Programs in a Digital Arts and Technology Alliance
Yvonne Johnson, Dean of Humanities and ArtsGeorge Wasson, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Digital Arts Technology Alliance• Interior Design - AAS• Architectural Technology – AAS• Graphic Communications - AAS• Digital Media Certificates• Digital Media Workshops
What Makes DATA UniquePrograms• Architectural Technology, Interior Design, Landscape Design & Animation
offered only at Meramec
Interdisciplinary Structure• Required entry-level computer-aided design class• Electronic portfolio courses• Shared elective courses
Center for Visual Technology• State of the art equipment is not duplicated on other campuses
Governance Structure• Overview Task Force• Subcommittees
An Interdisciplinary Alliance:Digital Arts and Technology Alliance
Architectural TechnologyCurriculum• Range of courses offered: hand drafting, computer software
drafting, 3-D modeling programs• Solid base in the profession: art history, mechanical, and
electrical
Facilities• Traditional drafting studios• State-of-the-art computer-aided drafting and imaging labs• Latest industry software and hardware• All drafting tables include computer workstations with internet
access
Building Information Modeling creates a 3-D building and the program interprets plans, elevations, etc. The 3-D students get a much better and more thorough understanding of how a project comes together.
Architectural TechnologyFaculty• Working professionals who bring the most current industry
practices into the classroom• Advisory committee of local architects identifies relevant,
marketable skills in architecture and architecture-related businesses
Students• Eligible to join the Meramec Architectural Society (MAS)• Student Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIAS).• Attend regularly scheduled networking events and building
demonstrations
Charlene Meehl, Architectural Technology Student
Killian Smith Architect + Associates, P.C.“Over the years, I have hired approximately 4 interns from STLCC-Meramec. The interns from STLCC-M have consistently been more motivated and better trained than the other schools.
I was so impressed with the level of training, I became part of the advisory committee of the architectural technology and have taught several courses as well.”
Architectural TechnologyTransfer Opportunities• Graduates transfer to four and five-year
professional programs
Employment Opportunities• Qualified for entry-level employment• Drafting technicians and assistants to
architects, interior designers, landscape designers
• Professional rendering and computer imaging companies
• Architectural product sales and support
Interior DesignCurriculum• Emphasizes a strong foundation in visual art skills,
architecture and space-planning • Students develop creative projects using a systemic
approach to the design process• Coursework includes:
– solving interior design related problems– issues in sustainable design
Facilities• State-of-the-art technology• Latest industry software programs:
– AutoCAD 2009– REVIT (building information modeling)– 20/20 (Kitchen and Bath 3-D software)
Interior DesignFaculty• Instructors are professional interior designers
Students• Students are directly involved with professional organizations
– ASID, American Society of Interior Designers– IIDA, International Interior Design Association– NKBA, National Kitchen and Bath Association
• Participate in community service projects– Habitat for Humanity– Haven of Grace– Women’s Safe House
Barbara Slavkin, President June Roesslein Interiors
Interior DesignTransfer Opportunities• Accredited by NASAD, the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
• Transfer agreementwith Maryville University
Employment• Workplace learning courses• The program boasts many
successful graduates
Graphic CommunicationsCurriculum• Accredited by NASAD, National Association of Schools of Art and
Design• Prepares student for various levels of creative and technical skills• Areas include: graphic design, animation, web design,
presentation graphics, illustration, photography, publication design and various areas of production
Facilities• Dovetails with the Center for Visual Technology facilities• Students learn advanced design principles• State-of-the-art, industry-standard computer hardware and
software
Demonstration of student computer animation work
Demonstration of student computer animation work
Demonstration of student computer animation work
Graphic CommunicationsFaculty• Incorporate industry-standard software into their classes
including: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Quark Xpress
• Active professionals in the graphic arts field
Students• Real-world projects prepare students to enter the workforce as
designers or for transfer to 4-year institutions for higher degrees• Students are encouraged to become affiliated with the American
Institute of Graphic Arts – St. Louis chapter• Meramec works with AIGA to conduct the Student Design
conference
Graphic CommunicationsEmployment Opportunities• Workplace Learning courses• Art studios, advertising agencies, package design, printing and
publishing firms, television stations, retail stores, corporations, and non-for-profit organizations
• U.S. Department of Labor: employment of graphic designers is expected to grow
Digital Media - Certificates of Proficiency
• Interactive Design(currently World Wide Web)
• Photography• Digital Illustration
(formerly Fine Arts)
• Graphic Design• 3 D Design &Animation• Stage Set & Lighting Design
(in process)
Emily Hatcher, Theatre Student
Meramec has consistent high quality productions that give students an outstanding opportunity to learn about theatre. The overall excellence is something of which the institution should be proud.
Peter E. Sargent, Dean Webster UniversityCollege of Fine Arts
St. Louis Community College at Meramec regularly proves itself as one of the outstanding two-year college theatre programs in the nation.
With a top-notch faculty of teaching artists and a passionate commitment to challenging and enriching both the students and the community with a great range of plays and musicals, it comes as no surprise that their work has been showcased here at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Gregg Henry, Artistic DirectorKennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Machinal
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
My early college training was in technical theatre at Meramec; lighting, sound, stagecraft. Today my theatre training is still the core foundation for everything I do as a lighting cameraman.
Dave Rutherford, Director of PhotographyFilm and Television
Stage and Lighting Design – The Tempest
Landscape Design CertificateCurriculum• The Landscape Design Certificate offers a strong emphasis in
the application of design to the landscape while emphasizing the basics in Horticulture creating a sustainable landscape.
• Students take classes ranging from Soils to Ornamental Plants
Landscape Design CertificateStudents• Students learn Landscape design using a functional approach • Students explore form composition and design within
geometric space definitions• Application of design and art principles allow the student to
incorporate hardscape and plant materials in a master plan
Landscape Design Certificate Facilities• Drafix PRO Landscape design software is used by students in a
state of the art smart classroom• Laptop computers are assigned to students during their
enrollment in the program
JR Schnarr, Landscape Design Student
DATA Accomplishments Curriculum Development (2009)• Workplace Learning Courses in Architectural
Technology and Graphic Communications• Introduction to Interactive Design (ART 607)• Introduction to Adobe Flash (ART 606)• LEED Certification and Green Technology course• Intro to Building Information Modeling (ARC
124)• Architectural Portfolio Production Course
DATA AccomplishmentsNew technology classroom at South County Extension Center (2009)• First Career and Technical Education offerings at SCEUC• Offered 4 courses in Fall 2009• Classroom versatility allows use of room by other
disciplines
DATA Accomplishments
Advertisements• Featuring graduates in St. Louis
Homes and Lifestyles Magazines• Ads in local high school
newspapers• Email campaign to promote
professional workshops• Ads in local newspapers to
promote new classes
Activities & Events• Reception and critique expo• Mobile Tech Center visits to 13
local high schools• Transfer discussions with local
universities• Tours of the facilities for
prospective students, high school faculty and administrators
New Marketing for the Alliance
Mobile TechCenter
DATA WorkshopsAimed at professional workforce development• Beginner to advanced skills enhancement• All hands on experience• Growth: from 8 to 26 per semester• One-and-two day workshops that cover topics such as the
following:- Adobe Acrobat - Copyright
- Final Cut Pro - Flash- Illustrator - iMovie and iWorks- Photoshop
Program Awareness for Businesses
• Lunch meetings for the Chambers of Commerce• Participated in Chamber Business Expo 2008 & 2009• Tours to area Chambers following breakfast meetings• Customized training workshops for businesses• Meetings with businesses discuss internships• Hosted the Benjamin Moore 2011 “Color Preview” with the
International Interior Design Association, September 2009 (90-100 students and professionals in attendance)
Professional Training for Employees
• Bond Wolfe• Cowell Engineers • Saur & Associate • Kuhlmann Design Group
• Abdelmalek & Associates• Laura Neri Babler Architect • Gray Design Group• Fox Architects
Employers who recently sent employees for training in REVIT (Architectural Technology – ARC 124):
DATA InternshipsInterior Design Program• KDR Designer Showroom, St. Louis, MO• June Roesslein Interior, Chesterfield, MO• Edwin Pepper, St. Louis, MO• Bozoian Group Architects, St. Louis, MO• Modern Kitches & Baths, St. Louis, MO• RSI Kitchen & Bath, St. Louis, MO• Affordable Kitchens and Baths, St. Louis, MO• Callier and Thompson, St. Louis, MO• Design Expressions
DATA InternshipsGraphic Communications• Creatives on Call• Ligouri Publications• St. Louis Jewish Light
Magazine• Momentum Worldwide• St. Louis Magazine• The Creative Group• CBS Outdoor• Coolfire Media• Willoughby and Associates
• Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.• Elan Polo Inc.• Grubb & Ellis/Gundaker
Commercial• Laura Booth-Vandover• Furminator, Inc.• Full Throttle Midwest Magazine• ProWolfe• St. Louis Agency on Training
and Employment (SLATE)
Robert Jones, Interactive Design StudentInternship with Coolfire Media
Employers of DATA Students
Interior Design• CLB Interiors• Bassett Furniture• Arch Images• The Lawrence Group
• The Design Source Limited• Spellman Brady• Niche• HOK, Lighting Design• RSI Kitchen and Bath• Modern Kitchens and Baths
Employers of DATA Students
St. Louis Metro Area–Embroider Me–Flashlight Photography–BEST Logos–Coolfire Media
Digital Media–Dreamworks Inc.
Glendale, CA–CCP Games
Stone Mountain, GA–Sucker Punch Productions
Bellevue, WA–Naughty Dog Inc.
Santa Monica, CA
Patrick Murphy, Television Producer
Total Declared MajorsSpring 2009: Enrollment - 282 Fall 2009: Enrollment - 296
Declared Majors in DATA ProgramsArchitectural TechnologySpring 2009: Enrollment - 79Fall 2008: Enrollment - 77
Interior DesignSpring 2009: Enrollment - 143Fall 2008: Enrollment - 161
Kitchen & Bath DesignSpring 2009: Enrollment - 14Fall 2008: Enrollment - 14
Graphic Communications /Digital MediaSpring 2009: Enrollment - 46Fall 2008: Enrollment - 44
Enrollment TrendsComparing Seats Taken at
Enrollment and Withdrawal Date2006 - 2009
Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Summer 20070
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Architectural Technology
Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Summer 20070
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Digital Media
Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Summer 20070
50
100
150
200
250
Interior Design
Fall 2006 Spring 20070
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Landscape Design
2006 - 2007
Architectural Technology Digital Media
Interior Design Landscape Design
Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Summer 20080
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Summer20080
50
100
150
200
250
300
Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Summer 20080
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Fall 2007 Spring 2008 Summer 2008 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
(No Classes Offered Spring or Summer)
2007 - 2008
Architectural Technology Digital Media
Interior Design
Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Summer 20090
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Summer 20090
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Spring 2009 Fall 2008 Summer 20090
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2008 - 2009
Stage and Lighting & Media Design
Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Summer 20090
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Landscape Design
Fall 2008 Spring 20090
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2008 - 2009
2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-20090
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
EnrolledAfter Withdrawal
Enrollment Trend Totals 2006 - 2009Retention Rate Approximately 90%
Future Plans and Goals• Continue New Course Development• Interactive Design Specialty• Convergence Media– Including Certificates in Digital Music, Digital
Journalism, and Digital Marketing
Student Learning OutcomesDigital Arts and Technology Alliance
