By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You can forget that old “starving artist” cliché. The stereotype that students pursuing a fine arts degree are destined for a life of poverty simply isn’t true in today’s work environment, according to Christy Kosmicki. “Right now, businesses are looking for creative people,” said Kosmicki, a lecturer in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Art and Design. “A lot of businesses see that necessity, and … [Read more...] about High schoolers explore art programs, career options during UNK’s Imagination Day
Imagination Day
PHOTO GALLERY: Area high schoolers learn about art careers, UNK programs at Imagination Day
Twelve area high schools and more than 125 students learned more about career choices in the arts field and postsecondary education at Wednesday’s Imagination Day at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A recruiting event for UNK’s Department of Art and Design, the day introduces high schoolers to courses offered at the university and exposes them to new techniques and equipment. The event has brought more than 600 high schoolers to campus over the past five … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Area high schoolers learn about art careers, UNK programs at Imagination Day
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day shows high schoolers art, design careers
More than 120 students from 17 area high schools attended Imagination Day on Thursday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. A recruiting event for UNK’s Department of Art and Design, the day introduces high schoolers to the courses offered at the university and exposes them to new techniques and equipment. Participants attended art demonstrations, presentations and workshops during the event including glass blowing, ceramics, print making, painting, photography and … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day shows high schoolers art, design careers
UNK’s Imagination Day gets students thinking about future
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The darkened room inside the Fine Arts Building at the University of Nebraska at Kearney allowed the camera to capture their motions. Using cellphone lights, the group of high school students was instructed to write their names in the air. It seemed silly to some, but the result was mesmerizing as they viewed the image on a computer screen. The long-exposure photo showed eight distinct signatures, with some penmanship … [Read more...] about UNK’s Imagination Day gets students thinking about future
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day: Reloaded!
Sixty students representing eight area high schools participated in Wednesday’s Imagination Day: Reloaded at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Participants attended art demonstrations, presentations and workshops during the event including glass blowing, ceramics, print making and computer 3D modeling. The event culminated with a question and answer session joining UNK art students and faculty with the high school students, fielding questions concerning career … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Imagination Day: Reloaded!
