The Department of Art: The University of Maryland

Jim Thorpe

jthorpe@umd.edu


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Faculty member since 1985. Joined Department of Art in 1992. Associate Professor. MFA University of Maryland, College Park, 1975. Primary areas of creative work: Posters, graphic design. Selected professional: Graphics have been published in 9 books; 28 journals, many international; 15 professional presentation/lectures; 4 films/videos; worked as graphic designer for 30 corporations or institutions; 1 one person exhibition; 45 group exhibitions, 28 international; 12 grants or awards; co-edited an issue of the Art Journal; 19 public or corporate collections; juried 8 exhibitions or competitions. Teaching: All levels of graphic design, illustration, drawing; MFA Thesis Committee member for 3 students. Selected service: Undergraduate Advisor, Supervisor; Internship Coordinator; Chair, Art Report Committee; Design Area Coordinator; Recruitment Committee; West Gallery Faculty Advisor; Advisory Committee; Campus Steering Committee on AIDS Awareness; Collegiate Council; Department of Art Study Abroad Coordinator.

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The Department of Art : University of Maryland
1211-E Art/Sociology Building
College Park, MD 20742

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