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faculty
Spencer Ladd
Professor
Art & Design
Contact
508-999-8048
508-910-6977
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College of Visual & Performing Arts 251
Education
| 1994 | Rhode Island School of Design | MFA Graphic Design |
| 1988 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | MFA Photography |
| 1982 | Georgia Southern College | BA Studio Art |
Teaching
- Graduate Seminar I
- Advanced Typography
- Typography
- Graphic Design Capstone
- Photography Capstone
Teaching
Programs
Programs
Teaching
Courses
The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student's area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student's area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.
Typography basics. An introduction to the history and creation of letterforms and the relationship between content, typefaces, and the page. Assignments focus on the beauty and structure of text, use of basic letterforms, expressive typography, typographic grids, contrast and legibility.
Typography basics. An introduction to the history and creation of letterforms and the relationship between content, typefaces, and the page. Assignments focus on the beauty and structure of text, use of basic letterforms, expressive typography, typographic grids, contrast and legibility.
Advanced Typography. Students explore the communicative and structural aspects of typography, experimenting with these aspects to enhance meaning. Building on previously covered typographic skills, students work on practical applications of advanced typographic systems. Projects focus on narrative and story-telling, and may result in print and/or screen-based solutions.
Advanced Typography. Students explore the communicative and structural aspects of typography, experimenting with these aspects to enhance meaning. Building on previously covered typographic skills, students work on practical applications of advanced typographic systems. Projects focus on narrative and story-telling, and may result in print and/or screen-based solutions.
Advanced Typography. Students explore the communicative and structural aspects of typography, experimenting with these aspects to enhance meaning. Building on previously covered typographic skills, students work on practical applications of advanced typographic systems. Projects focus on narrative and story-telling, and may result in print and/or screen-based solutions.
Advanced Typography. Students explore the communicative and structural aspects of typography, experimenting with these aspects to enhance meaning. Building on previously covered typographic skills, students work on practical applications of advanced typographic systems. Projects focus on narrative and story-telling, and may result in print and/or screen-based solutions.
Advanced Typography. Students explore the communicative and structural aspects of typography, experimenting with these aspects to enhance meaning. Building on previously covered typographic skills, students work on practical applications of advanced typographic systems. Projects focus on narrative and story-telling, and may result in print and/or screen-based solutions.
Capstone course. Students focus on their self-directed, multi-dimensional degree project. Students are encouraged to develop a personal approach to design, exploring their individual strengths and interests in the field. Guest critics and lecturers are in integral part of the course, which culminates in the Senior Exhibition.
Research
Research interests
- Photographic Documentary, Shade Tobacco
- Photographic Documentary, Red Spruce
- Photographic Documentary, Ecuadorian Páramo
- Photographic Documentary, Plant Identification Archives
- Graphic Design, Book Design, Poster Design