The new courses include Journalism Ethics 300, Magazine, Book and Newsletter Publishing 305, Depth Reporting and Editorial Research 335, Opinion Journalism 380 and Creative Non-Fiction 390. The art department, under the direction of Professor Rudy Medlock, is currently working toward accreditation to the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. A consulting team has yet to be brought in to review the program, yet the department feels strongly that it will get the accredidation it wants. The company was looking for creativity and an eye for art. I felt that courses I had taken at Asbury gave me the opportunity to get the job before other applicants.
Directed studies are a way for art students to learn on their own, outside the classroom.
Objectives and goals are set early in the semester and mastered by the end. The graphic design courses have been made more extensive in the areas of digital design and animation. In addition, Digital Design II, involving computers, and an internship have broadened the art department's list of classes. The first day of my photography class, Barker was well prepared and his evident mastery of the subject matter was extensive. He showed much enthusiasm in his teaching and his approach to students is personal.