In our own fields, each of us has made an impact. Our goal is to bring all of this work together in one exhibition to showcase the long-running scope and strength of our program.
In 1947 Yucca, the university yearbook, mentions Advertising Art for the first time as a new focus in the Art Department, and only one student—Frances Jenkins—is listed in the major. In the subsequent 64 years, the program name changed from Commercial Arts to Commercial Design, Advertising Art, and finally Communication Design. But one thing has not changed: the excellence of our students and alumni. We think it’s about time to broadcast that news and tell the world.
You have produced smart, creative, and cutting-edge work in your professional careers. You have won awards, accolades, and well-deserved reputations as great designers, art directors, illustrators, copywriters, and photographers through the years. And you have continued during that time to make us proud. Let us showcase your work.