Trio of Talented Artists Inspires Students
As part of its transformation process, three visiting artist-scholars, Nancy Rourke, Veru Rodríguez, and Mélanie Joseph, are teaching in the Art and Media Design program this fall.
Each lends their singular perspectives and expertise, teaching intensive eight-week courses.
Read ahead at your own risk: you’ll wish you could have taken the classes yourself!
Introduction to Deaf View/Image Art (De’VIA)
Internationally acclaimed artist, Nancy Rourke is wrapping up her course, DST 315 Introduction to Deaf View/Image Art (De’VIA).
The class covers Deaf Art History, focusing on De’VIA, an important movement grounded in affirmation and resistance founded by nine Deaf artists in the late 80s.
Rourke’s work is grounded in this tradition.
Author's summary: Visiting artists inspire students at Gallaudet University.