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faculty
Jess Worby
Assistant Teaching Professor
Media Arts
Contact
508-999-9290
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College of Visual & Performing Arts 302A
Education
| 2011 | School of Visual Arts | MFA |
| 2007 | Colgate University | BA |
| 2017 | Studio in a School Artist Teacher Training |
Teaching
- Illustration
Courses
Offered as needed to present material in the Graduate MFA program. The specific topic is stated when the course is scheduled. May be repeated with change of content.
The preparation of a body of conceptually focused, original, and innovative visual work for exhibition or presentation. Graded A-F.
The preparation of a body of conceptually focused, original, and innovative visual work for exhibition or presentation. Graded A-F.
The preparation of a body of conceptually focused, original, and innovative visual work for exhibition or presentation. Graded A-F.
The preparation of a body of conceptually focused, original, and innovative visual work for exhibition or presentation. Graded A-F.
The preparation of a body of conceptually focused, original, and innovative visual work for exhibition or presentation. Graded A-F.
The completion of the written thesis, a verbal explanation of the visual thesis which includes research of sources and a discussion of pertinent aesthetic issues, materials, and processes. Graded A-F.
The completion of the written thesis, a verbal explanation of the visual thesis which includes research of sources and a discussion of pertinent aesthetic issues, materials, and processes. Graded A-F.
The completion of the written thesis, a verbal explanation of the visual thesis which includes research of sources and a discussion of pertinent aesthetic issues, materials, and processes. Graded A-F.
The completion of the written thesis, a verbal explanation of the visual thesis which includes research of sources and a discussion of pertinent aesthetic issues, materials, and processes. Graded A-F.
Jess Worby is a cartoonist, illustrator, and art director. His artwork often holds elements of absurdity and humor, with a visual emphasis on expressive, textural drawing. He is the founder of the Brooklyn Draw Jam, a collaborative community drawing exchange, organizer of various comic art festivals, and curator of several exhibitions. Clients include The New York Times, McSweeney's, and the NYC Department of Education. Notable projects include a large window display for Taittinger champagne. Honors include Best American Comics "Honorable Mention", American Illustration, and Society of Illustrators. His work has been featured by Buzzfeed, Kotaku, and The Huffington Post. Exhibitions include zine pop-ups in the Brooklyn Museum, Pace Birnbaum Library, and Sculpture Center, as well as larger works at 92Y and the Brooklyn Historical Society.