Art and Design Faculty and Staff
The Department of Art and Design is committed to helping you succeed in the classroom as well as after graduation. Our faculty and staff work with you directly to build skills and refine talents. They are award-winning educators and experienced professionals that have been nationally recognized for their work and are committed to your success.
Rachael Barron-Duncan
Associate Professor, Art History
Wightman Hall 167 / 989-774-3235
barro1r@cmich.edu
Education:
Ph.D: Yale University
MPhil: 2001, Yale University
MA: 1999, Yale University
AB: 1998, Vassar College
Courses Taught:
Intro to Western Art II • American Art • Art After 1945 • Nineteenth Century Art • European Art from 1890-1940 • Gender & Art • Modern Architecture • Seminar in Modern & Contemporary Art • African Art
Larry Burditt
Professor, Graphic Design
Wightman Hall 168
burdi1lg@cmich.edu
Education:
BS Oklahoma State University
MS Oklahoma State University
BFA Oklahoma State University
MFA University of Oklahoma
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Graphic Design • Web Design I • Web Design II • Motion Graphics • Emerging Media • Capstone for Graphic Design
Jeremy Catarino
Lecturer 1, 3D Animation
Wightman Hall 166
catar1ja@cmich.edu
Education:
M.S. Technology Studies 3D Modeling/Animation
Eastern Michigan University
Courses Taught:
3D Animation
Israel Davis
Lecturer 1, Ceramics
Wightman Hall 163
Davis1i@cmich.edu
israeldavis.com
Education:
MFA: 2003, University of Iowa (Ceramics)
BFA: 1998, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Ceramics and Sculpture)
Courses Taught:
Design Foundations • Intro to Ceramics
Jeremy Davis
Assistant Professor, Sculpture
Wightman Hall 148b
davis7jc@cmich.edu
davis-sculpture.com
Education:
MFA: 2015, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA: 2005, Lyme Academy College of Fine Art
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Sculpture • Intro to Digital Fabrication • Sculpture Studio • Advanced Sculpture Studio • Moldmaking & Casting • Portrait & Figure Sculpture • Character Sculpture & Development • Introduction to Drawing
Scott de Brestian
Associate Professor, Art History
Wightman Hall 133 / 989-774-3551
debre1sc@cmich.edu
Education:
Ph.D: 2003, University of Missouri-Columbia
MA: 1997, University of Missouri-Columbia
BA: 1994, Boston University
Courses Taught:
Ancient & Medieval Art History • Intro to Western Art I • Art Critic Methodology/Art History • Islamic Art • Research Seminar in Art History
Brian Elder
Chairperson/Professor, Painting/Drawing
Wightman Hall 139 / 989-774-3551
elder1b@cmich.edu
brianelderartist.com
Education:
MFA: 1996, Indiana University
BFA: 1994, University of New Hampshire
Courses Taught:
Intro to Painting • Painting Studio • Advanced Painting Studio • Drawing in Florence • Intro to Drawing • Drawing Studio • Advanced Drawing Studio
Jessica Hoffman
Lecturer II, Art History
Wightman Hall 145
hoffm1j@cmich.edu
Steve Leeper
Associate Professor, Animation
Wightman Hall 222
leepe1js@cmich.edu
Education:
MFA: 2007, Art Institute of Boston (Visual Arts)
BFA: 1990, School of the Museum of Fine Arts (Animation, Drawing, & Painting)
Courses Taught:
Beginning Animation • Storyboarding for Digital Media • Animation Senior Project I & II • Animation Drawing
Clark Most
Professor, Graphic Design
Wightman Hall 138
most1cf@cmich.edu
designdirection.com
Education:
MFA: 1999, Central Michigan University
BFA: 1981, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Undergrad: Aegean School of Fine Arts, Greece
Associate: 1977, Delta College
Courses Taught:
Intro to Graphic Design • Logo & Identity Design • Typography • Design Bureau • Professional Design Practices • Graphic Design Capstone
Johanna Paas
Professor, Printmaking
Wightman Hall 169 / 989-774-4244
paas1jm@cmich.edu
Education:
MFA: 2001, Louisiana State University
Teaching Certificate: 1997, Eastern Michigan University
BFA: 1995, University of Michigan
Courses Taught:
Intro to Printmaking • Printmaking Studio • Advanced Printmaking Studio
Kris Sanford
Professor, Photography
Wightman Hall 169
sanfo1k@cmich.edu
krissanford.com
Education:
MFA: 2005, Arizona State University
BFA: 2000, College for Creative Studies
AA: 1996, Washtenaw Community College
Courses Taught:
Intro to Photography • Experimental Photography Studio • Photography Studio
David Stairs
Professor, Graphic Design
Wightman Hall 147 / 989-774-3064
stair1dc@cmich.edu
designerswithoutborders.org
design-altruism-project.org
Education:
MFA: 1993, University of Oregon
Certificate: 1976, Croydon College of Art, London
BFA: 1975, Rhode Island School of Design
Courses Taught:
Foundational Visual Thinking • Intro to Graphic Design • Design Bureau • Typography • Design History • Contemporary Issues in Design • Professional Practice • Advanced Typography • Graphic Design Capstone
Michael Volker
Lecturer III, Painting and Drawing
Wightman Hall 163
volke1md@cmich.edu
MichaelVolker.com
Education:
MFA: 2001, Central Michigan University
BFA: 1996, Central Michigan University
Courses Taught:
Intro to Drawing • Drawing Studio • Advanced Drawing Studio
Ryan Flesher
Coordinator/Technician
Wightman Hall 156
flesh1rc@cmich.edu
Education:
MFA: 2003, Western Michigan University
BFA: 1999, Alma College
Service Responsibilities:
CMU Laboratory Safety Committee representative
Anne Gochenour
University Art Gallery Director
University Art Gallery / 989-774-7457
goche1as@cmich.edu
Courses Taught:
BFA Exhibition • BA/BS Capstone • BAA Senior Seminar
Cindy Verwey
Executive Secretary
Wightman Hall 132 / 989-774-3025
verwe1c@cmich.edu