McDowell Tech Arts Club

07/12/2021

Graphic Design is everywhere we look. It surrounds us on a daily basis. From t-shirts and coffee cups, to billboards and cereal packaging, design helps communicate a message!

Graphic design is about problem-solving. It uses visual designs to communicate those solutions. Our program trains students in the necessary theory, technology, and soft skills needed to be able to solve and visualize these communication problems!

To learn more about MTCC’s Advertising and Graphic Design program, click the link below or contact Jay Perry at...

📧: [email protected]
☎️: 828-652-0670

https://www.mcdowelltech.edu/apps/pages/graphics

05/26/2021

The Learn and Grow Scholarship Program, which begins immediately, will eliminate tuition and fees for the 2021-2022 academic year for all current, returning and new curriculum students. It applies to everyone who takes at least six credit hours of instruction and follows the necessary admission steps.

McDowell Technical Community College introduced a new program this week which effectively eliminates one of the most significant barriers to college attendance: cost.

04/27/2021

08/01/2018

Just a quick final reminder that Fall Registration is currently underway, August 1st – 14th, for our creative programs. Classes will begin August 15th.

Both the Photography and Graphics programs at McDowell Technical College offer Certificate (one year) and Associates (two-year) degrees, while some students simply sign up for individual classes that interest them.

Many of the classes are hybrids, which means that they are part face-to-face and part online. The two main introductory classes for photography, for example, Fundamentals and Intro to Digital Imaging, meet only once per week on Wednesdays. In addition to many hybrid classes, the graphics program offers all of its Certificate courses online.

We offer small hands-on classes, taught by working professionals. We are passionate about what we do and enjoy sharing our knowledge with students who are excited about learning either photography or graphic design.

If you or someone you know might be interested in learning more about our programs, please visit our individual websites and contact:

Blake Madden (Photography)
www.McDowellTechPhotography.net
[email protected]
828-419-0321

Jay Perry (Graphics)
www.McDowellTechGraphics.net
[email protected]
828-652-0670

We’d love to talk with you in-depth about our programs and answer any questions that you may have.

Many thanks- Blake Madden & Jay Perry

Photo © Julietta Goldenberg

11/04/2015

There is some really nice artwork in this show.

Art Show on Display Through November 13, 2015

McDowell Technical Community College is currently hosting the 39th Annual Inmate Art Show for the NC Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice/Prisons. Officials from the Department of Corrections hung the show on Tuesday, November 3rd, and works will be on display through approximately November 13th.

Most of the pieces in the show fall into three categories: painting, drawing and mixed media. MTCC Faculty who teach art, graphics and photography will be judging the displayed works during the next week, with awards for first through fifth place, as well as Best of Show and People's Choice. No monetary awards will be given, but certificates will be distributed to the winners.

The public is invited to view the show by visiting McDowell Technical Community College from 8 am to 8:30 pm Monday through Friday. The show is being housed in the Cedar Building, also known as the Administration Building, on the college's main campus at 54 College Drive in Marion, NC.

The attached picture, "10 Pounder?," is by James Johnson of Nash Correctional Institute.

03/18/2015

Six word memoirs from my students posted randomly around campus.

01/23/2014

03/20/2013

Sorry for getting this up late. I talked to a couple of students and we're going to do a NCAA Tournament bracket pick 'em this year. You have to have your picks locked in by NOON tomorrow, 3/21 (Thursday). Even if you're not a big sports or basketball fan, feel free to pick a bracket just for fun. You'll probably do better than us "experts." Invite anyone you want to join as well. Alumni, friends of the program, etc. are all welcome!

And just to tie it into graphics, the scoring system is the Fibonacci scale (2-3-5-8-13-21) for points per round of correct picks. Remember your grids and golden ratio?

Group Name: McDowell Tech Graphics Program
Password: mtcc

Click the link above to join my group. Be sure to make your picks by tip-off on Thursday, March 21. Good luck!

01/24/2013

Today's the day!l The Reception for the Advertising & Graphic Design program art show at MACA in downtown Marion is today from 4:00-6:00 pm if you would like to meet any of the artists.

This cropped image is a digital painting by Jeremy Daily Martino. Its one of our more controversial pieces. Come by and see the show to view the full image.

01/18/2013

The art show for the Advertising & Graphic Design program is now up at MACA in downtown Marion. The Reception will be next Thursday, January 24 from 4:00-6:00 pm if you would like to meet any of the artists.

The cropped image for today's tease is a digital painting of a griffin by Sarah Proffitt. Come by and see the show to experience the full image in its oversized glory.

01/17/2013

The art show is going to be hung in less than an hour at MACA in downtown Marion. We're very excited about this one. The Reception will be next Thursday, January 24 from 4:00-6:00 pm if you would like to meet any of the artists.

For today's tease, this one is for fans of Art Nouveau and/or The Game of Thrones. The artist is Andrea Brooks.

01/17/2013

The 2013 edition of the McDowell Tech Advertising and Graphic Design Art Show will be hung tomorrow at MACA in downtown Marion. The Reception will be next Thursday, January 24 from 4:00-6:00 pm. The show will be on display until the end of February. Please make plans to come see the artwork of our students.

The attached photo is a small tease of one of the pieces by Jeremy Martino. To see the full version, come see the show.