
The Nassau Community College Art Dept. is located in Building G on the south campus. Our state-of-the-art studios and labs offer all students the opportunity to explore the creative process through a wide range of courses in aesthetics and technique. The painting, drawing, ceramics and sculpture studios, as well as our modern photography and computer labs, are unrivaled in the Metropolitan area.
Telephone: (516) 572-7162 Email: artoff@ncc.edu
Drawing and Illustration, G-282. Bob has an M.F.A. from Pratt and a B.S. from the University of Louisville. He has also studied at Parsons and School of Visual Arts. His experience includes illustration, scenic art, set design and lighting, as well as fine art. Bob is co-founder of the National Drawing Association and is included in many public and private collections.
Chair, Photography, G-179. Sue has an M.F.A. from Long Island University C.W. Post and a B.S. from the University of Illinois. As a photojournalist and documentary photographer, her work has been widely exhibited and has appeared in many well known publications. | Email |
Painting, Drawing, and 2D-design. G-280. Cathy has an M.F.A. from The Maryland Institute of Art and a B.F.A. from The Cleveland Institute of Art. She has exhibited paintings and sculpture throughout the U.S. since 1972, including a recent solo exhibition in N.Y.C. She has received numerous awards including fellowships to notable art colonies. | Email |
Computer Graphics, G-380. Tom has his B.A. from the University of Akron and M.A. from SUNY Stony Brook. He has been working, training and consulting in the graphic design industry for over 20 years and has extensive experience with visual communications including print & web publishing, marketing, pre-press, printing and post-press environments. Tom has designed for local, national and worldwide companies. | Email |
Art History, G-306. Claudia has an M.A. in Art History from Hunter College, as well as an M.A. in Humanities from Hofstra University. Though her main interest is in mythological and funerary iconography, abstract expressionism is an additional topic of study. She is a contractual lecturer for The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and also also writes art criticism and fiction. | Email |
Digital Graphics and Multimedia, G-290. Izolda holds M.F.A. in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design and B.F.A. in Computer Graphics from New York Institute of Technology. She works for numerous web and software design companies in New York City where she designs award winning web-sites. | Email | Courses |
Computer Graphics, G-276. Cheryl has her B.A. from SUNY New Platz and M.A. with honors from New York Institute of Technology. She has been working in the graphic design industry for more than twenty years and has worked in advertising, publishing and in-house art departments as art director and production manager. She is currently working as a graphic designer on Long Island. | Email |
Photography, G-270. Carolyn received her B.A. in
English Literature from Fordham University and her M.F.A. in Photography
from Yale University's School of Art. Her large-scale color photographs
have been exhibited and collected in New York and other cities across
the United States. Among numerous awards she has received are fellowships
to several artist residency programs. Carolyn has been teaching photography
in the New York City region for the past ten years. |
Email |
Printmaking, Painting, 2D and 3D Design, G-272. Maureen received a B.A. from Queens College and an M.F.A. from SUNY Stonybrook. She has exhibited her site-specific installations in several group shows including the Carraige House Project Space, Project II, and the Whitney Art Works. She has been the recipient of SOS Grants through the New York Foundation for the Arts and has work in the permanent collections of SUNY Stonybrook and the Fine Arts Museum of Long Island. Reviews and articles on her work can be found in Newsday and in the New York Times. | Email |
Sculpture, Ceramics, 3D-design, Drawing, Painting and 2D-design, G-278. Mena holds a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. in sculpture and painting from Long Island University C.W. Post. Her work has been exhibited locally and nationally and is included in various public and private collections. Mena has served as president of the Long Island Craft Guild and served on the board of The National Drawing Association. | Email |
Ceramics, Sculpture. Bill received an M.A. from Adelphi and an M.F.A. from Hunter. He has shown in national and international shows. | Email |
Photography, G-276. Robert received his B.F.A from the Rhode Island School of Design and his M.F.A from Massachusetts College of Art. His photographs have been exhibited in galleries, museums and universities both nationally and internationally. He is currently involved in a long term project about the Long Island Expressway and its surroundings. | Email | Page |
Director of the Firehouse Gallery. Lynn received her M.F.A. from Long Island University. C.W. Post and her B.F.A. from Emerson College. In addition to teaching off campus workshops in non silver photography, Lynn exhibits her work and has been a member of the NCC Art Faculty since 1979. | Email |
Tech. Asst., Photography, G-C28 Lawrence has received his A.A.S. from Nassau Community College and is currently working on his B.F.A. In addition to working at NCC he also owns and operates a commercial photography studio and has been a member of the Art Faculty since 1984. | Email |
Tech. Asst., Ceramic/3D/Sculpture, G-179. Matt received his A.A. from Nassau Community College and is currently working on his B.A. He exhibits his pottery and sculpture in New York City and on Long Island. | Email |
Tech. Asst., General Art, G-288. Debra received her A.A. from Nassau Community College and B.A. in Fine Arts/Painting, with a minor in Art History, from Adelphi University. Many of her exhibited works, along with commissioned pieces, have become part of private collections. | Email |
Technologist, Computer Graphics, G-C60. Michael received his B.A. in Computer Science from Iona College. He is experienced in network design, server administration, and support. | Email |
Jeffrey Allen Price
Vickie Arndt
Robert Axel
Emily Barnett
Kenneth Bauer
Doug Blanchard
Stefany Blyn
Sandra Carrion
Linda Casbon
Laura Christian
John Cino
Ken Collins
Paul Cozzolino
Joyce Culver
Bernice Cutler
Meredith Davenport
George DelGiorno
Rose DeSiano
Beth Drucker
Christopher Fedorczak
Robert Field
Jack Fink
Ed Fox
Donna Friedson
Tom Germano
Michael Giacalone
Joseph Goldberg
Christine Goncharuk
Max Gottfried
Paul Guadagnino
Jerelyn Hanrahan
John Herringer
Kristin Holcomb
Carrie Hornbeck
Elizabeth Karoly
Gene Lakin
Robert Lawn
Anti Liu
Kathleen Mahoney
Tim Murray
Jane Pawlowski
Mark Peltz
Joseph Pescatore
Judith Pestronk
Margie Pillar
Janice Prendergast
Michael Ritchie
Renee Ritter
Allison Rufrano
Stella Russell
Max Schrier
Jennifer Scott
Joanne Seador
Christie Shin
Pat Sowinski-Demarco
Bill Steedle
Kristin Theesfeld
Mary Ting
Charles VanHorn
Gina Vigliarolo
Jeff Webb
Choon Yi
A.A. Degree in Art Studies (66 credits)
A.S. Degree in Art (66 credits)
A.S. Degree in Photography (66 credits)
A.A.S. Degree in Commercial Art: Digital Technologies (66 credits)
Desktop Publishing and Design (36 credits)
Photography (36 credits)
Website Design (36-37 credits)
The A.A.S. Degree program prepares students for a career in computer graphics. It includes more advanced and specialized computer courses such as microcomputer graphics, computer illustration, electronic imaging, 2-D and 3-D animation and multimedia.
Our goal is to introduce the student to the discipline of art history. We offer classes that can serve as a basis for continuing study as art history majors. Students can also utilize these courses as introductions to the concept of the relationship of the creation of art to its historical and social context. Seven art history classes are offered: Art 201 and 202 (Survey of Art History I and II), Art 101,102,103 and 104 (more specific examinations of historical periods) and Art 124 (History of Photography).
In creating three dimensional works in clay, plaster, metal and paper, the following are some guiding principals. The artist's level of effectiveness in the communication of his "message" is expressed through the power of interrelationships in his or her design elements, the authority of the artist's skill and his or her control of the chosen medium. Art and the creative act involve the whole person through a delicate balance in the discipline of the mind, the discipline of the hand and a freedom of the spirit. In the teaching and the promotion of these creative activities, we know that art flourishes where there is a sense of purpose, adventure and a sense of pride in one's work.
Basic painting explores the following areas of concern: Technique - the mechanical or physical processes used for control and for specific effects. Design - visual organization. Creativity - personal expression. Basic drawing provides experiences in systems for projecting 3-D effects on flat paper. Rendering, shading, linear perspective, composition and creativity are included.
The Photography program at NCC provides a strong basic foundation for those students who are planning a career in the field of photography or for those choosing to pursue a four year degree on the university level. Our students also include those who simply wish to explore photography as a means of creative expression, as well as those who would like to update their current technical skills.
Ultimately, all of our students are encouraged to explore the art of seeing and to develop their personal vision as a source of aesthetic expression. During their studies, NCC photo students are exposed to a full range of photography courses, including basic and intermediate photography, the history of photography, color, experimental photography, photojournalism, studio, large format photography and digital photography.
For those students choosing a Photography Certificate, the Art Department offers a 36 credit program designed to provide students with the necessary background and specialized skills needed to compete in the areas of commercial and/or fine art photography. For those students who plan to continue their photography education at an art school or a four-year college or university we offer a two-year, 66 credit A.S. Degree in Photography.
Like painting, printmaking is a hands-on involvement with inks, paints, solvents and hand tools that is tactile and sensual with chemical and physical reactions. Prints are made on a matrix that enables an original image to be produced in multiples. There are four basic printmaking procedures: Relief - woodcut Intaglio - etching Planographic -lithography Stencil - silkscreen For the art student, the printmaking class is an important part of the total art education experience.
These college clubs meet on a regular basis each semester. Activities take advantage of the campus' close proximity to the New York City art scene. Field trips are taken to galleries and museums. Professional artists/photographers are invited to attend club meetings as guest speakers.
Located adjacent to the theater, the Firehouse Gallery exhibits work by prominent artists and craftspeople from Long Island, New York City and national areas as well. Each year, faculty and student shows are also held. Art Forum events in the form of demonstrations and lectures on art topics are held frequently. | Visit the Gallery Web Page |
The faculty in the Art Department are sensitive to the demands made by four year institutions and thus demand quality from every course in order to produce potential entries to the students' portfolios. The following is, in no particular order, a short list of categories that grow out of art training. Each practitioner shares a basic understanding of visual organization and design. Specific training beyond foundation skills obviously varies considerably in depth and range.
Architectural Illustration
Architecture
Art Direction
Art Historian
Art Teacher
Art Therapy
Book Design
Cartoonist
Ceramics
Computer Animation
Curator
Desktop Publishing
Display Artist
Fashion Design
Fashion Illustration
Gallery Director
Graphic/Web Designer
Industrial Design
Interior Decorating
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Medical Illustration
Museum Director
Package Design
Photo Technician
Photojournalism
Portrait Photography
Printmaking
Product Photography
Scenic Artist
Sculpture
Set Designer
Sign Painting
Technical Illustration
Type Design
Wedding Photography
Chairperson: Prof. Susan Dooley
Art Office: Building "G", Room 179
Telephone: (516) 572-7162
Email: artoff@ncc.edu