Visual Leaders

VISUAL LEADERS

“The program in Visual and Media Arts Practice at UR is a gold mine, and sadly, many people on campus don’t know about it,” said Jeremy Drummond, associate professor of art and VMAP coordinator (left).

Its 15 specialized studios and labs are dedicated to drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and time-based media (animation, film, sound, and video), making it one of the premier facilities of its kind for liberal arts colleges and universities. Couple that with internationally recognized faculty, and it’s a recipe for success. VMAP alumni include acclaimed artists, designers, media producers, architects, graphic novelists, and other arts professionals at leading institutions, such as the Museum of Modern Art.

“We live in a world that throughout human history has only become increasingly visual,” Drummond said. “We need better images, more ethical images — images that challenge us to ask questions, to consider nuances, to think critically, and to put humanity and the planet on a better trajectory for the future. The Visual and Media Arts Practice program prepares students to be ethical, creative, and innovative leaders who will determine the future of our visual and media culture.”