Art and Design

RiverView or Cambridge Commons

Great Choice For You If:

• You’re considering a major in Art
• You couldn’t wait to get in the art room in high school

• You want to be surrounded by artists
• You want to immerse yourself in the art community of Milwaukee

Purpose:

Instruction is geared towards fostering a sense of community both within the group, and with respect to the surrounding RiverWest neighborhood, which is seen as a laboratory for exploring art and creativity in a community environment. Students take classes that are required for all first-year Art majors.

Picture yourself...

• Engaging in art-making and creative activities with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Enjoying special privileges, such as tours of Milwaukee galleries and occasional free admission to University events related to course materials.

Required Courses:

• Fall semester: Art 108: 2D Concepts (3 credits)
• Spring semester: Art 109: 3D Concepts
(3 credits)

In Their Own Words:

Raoul Deal, LLC Instructor:

“Teaching the Art and Design LLC is one of the most enjoyable things I do at UWM. Reduced class sizes make it possible for me to give more attention to each student. I have the same students for two courses, and that means I can really get to know them. I like the fact that a mentor and a Resident Assistant work together to make students feel welcome and supported in their lives as students at UWM. My LLC students are able to participate in community art projects and service learning both of which help them connect with the larger community. I love the Art and Design LLC!”

Zak Hanlon, LLC member:

“It’s really nice being in the LLC because you are both influenced by other people’s styles and knowledge, and you get to influence other people with yours. It’s nice to have people who are doing all the same stuff as you less than 30 feet away at all times!”

Download information here.

Course/Program Contact:

RiverView:
Raoul Deal
rgdeal@uwm.edu
(414) 229-1154

Cambridge Commons:
Leah Schreiber
schreib3@uwm.edu
(414) 573-9995

Last updated: 4/26/2012