I have decided to move everything that is here, over to maxduggan.com. So yep, ill leave it up untill the move is done, then pull the plug.

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So yeah, I used to suck at editing. Here is the proof.

Should Visual Communications be part of the School of Art and Art History as part of the College of Fine Arts?

And my simple answer, after much thought is yes. I came to this answer by analyzing the motives and skills required to succeed in both media and studio arts and design field.

Skills – It seems obvious overlap is that all these fields of study generally require the same skills, such as creativity, understanding of Art Theory and Visual Concepts, plus the ability to technically execute concepts.

Motives – The differences arise from the motives of studio and media arts verses the design field. To make my argument, I will compare the  motives of the Visual Communications and Ceramics fields. When a ceramicist is making a vessel, their motive is to create a beautiful emotion evoking object, that in many situation is also meant to be functional. When a graphic designer designs, their motive is to create a beautiful emotion evoking piece, that informs and serves a function to the viewer. As a designer, I seek to create something functional, an advertisement, logo, etc… but at the same time want to experiment, question and provoke emotion with the style and visual language in which I present my work.

In conclusion, I believe that good graphic design is more than just displaying and organizing information, but also requires the motives behind it that make good art. I can not envision a good Visual Communications department that did not have a relationship with fine arts or good designer that does not have a passion for art.

Here is an old simple sketch. I dont know why, but I like it.

This was a project were I made to game covers in the style of EA Sports covers. I use the televangelist Tammy Taye and Jim Bakker for one, and media whores ex presidential candidates, Reverend Jesse Jackson and Reverend Al Sharpton. This is an image I would suggest clicking on so you can see it larger and see the details of my work.

Here is yo photos

This Summer, OU Sculpure offered its first casting class via Mike Hill and Alex Knox, two of the contemporary sculpture grad students. Mike and Alex Knox worked their buts off all summer building the furnace and getting the class off the ground. My roommate Brandon Johnson was in the class, and  so I went out to take pictures. And I am not 100% sure, but I heard that there will be a casting show in the Lightwell Gallery this fall. Anyway, I hope they keep it up, as I look forward to take a casting class in the future.

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