Positive Space: Conversation in Art Foundations

Colby Jennings, Assistant Professor of Art at Missouri State University, discusses time based media, digital tools, the value of international/study abroad programs & practical strategies for encoura…

Exploring practical tips on how she uses humor as a tool for creative thinking in the classroom, Heather Szatmary, Professor of Foundation Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design, explains why …

Chung-Fan Chang, Assistant Professor of Art at Stockton University, reflects on her art education in Taiwan, the impact of verbal and non verbal communication in critiques with international students…

An honest conversation about staying curious with Thomas Albrecht, Assistant Dean in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, and Associate Professor in the Art Department, at the State University of …

A dynamic conversation about inclusion, diversity and otherness with Allison Yasukawa, faculty, School of Critical Studies, California Institute of the Arts. We discuss practical tips for approaching…

Victoria Hoyt, Instructor at Metropolitan Community College & FATE Shout Out Award Winner, discusses practical take aways from the FATE conference, strategies for encouraging the habit of observation…

FATE Leadership Award Winner, Scott Betz discusses mentorship, creativity and how teaching informs his ability to lead people both inside and outside of the classroom. Currently teaching at Winston S…

Episode 11: FATE Educator Award Winner, Rae Goodwin discusses "Failing Forward" in her own work and how that influences her teaching and interactions with students in the classroom. Rae Goodwin has …

FATE Educator Award Winner, M. Michelle Illuminato & FATE Shout Out Award Winner, Ralph Pugay discuss rebuilding foundations at Portland State University, community engagement, creating welcoming lea…

While in Kanas City for FATE’s 16th Biennial Conference, we had the chance to have a thoughtful discussion about the ongoing choice to live a creative life & the artistic process with Enrique Martine…

Get excited about the upcoming FATE Conference in Kansas City, as we discuss unique programming components, art venues, bars, bbq and all things KC culture with Caleb Taylor, Associate Chair of the F…

Episode 7: We discuss empowerment, mentorship, writing prompts & how to encourage people to play to their strengths, and all things foundations, with FATE President, Stacy Isenbarger, Assistant Profe…

Jessica Burke (JB) from Georgia Southern University and Emily Sullivan Smith from the University of Dayton thoughtfully discuss the role of a Foundations Coordinator. In this episode Jessica and Emil…

Thoughts on Positive Space. Last October, we had the opportunity to attend the SECAC conference in Virginia as well as the Mid-America College Art Association conference in Ohio and asked participant…

Carrie Fonder, University of West Florida and Jason Swift, Plymouth State University discuss a multi disciplinary approach to foundations including community engagement, assessing studio projects & a…

Art professors Chris Ireland and Peter Reichardt have a lively discussion about teaching studio courses online, assessment and the possibilities of utilizing Pokemon in foundations projects.