T E A C H I N G
In addition to his design and fine art, Larry Clarkson is a Assistant Professor of Graphic Design in the Department of Visual Arts at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, where he teaches art and design and co-directs the Visual Communications Program. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2005 - 2008 Weber State University, Ogden, Utah ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Co-director of the Visual Communications Program Courses - Typography, Design History, Design Seminar, Visual Communications, AIGA Student Faculty Advisor 1991 - 1993 Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah ADJUNCT DESIGN FACULTY Courses - Desktop Publishing & QuarkXpress, Newsletter Editing & Design, Marketing Communications 1986 - 1990 Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah ADJUNCT DESIGN FACULTY Courses - Junior and Senior Design, Identity Design, Packaging, Annual Reports 1982 - 1983, 1985 -1986, 1988 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah ADJUNCT DESIGN FACULTY Courses - Art Production, Design History, Junior and Senior Design, Graduate Thesis Advisor 1976 - 1978 University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, Ill TEACHING ASSISTANT Art Department Courses - Basic Drawing & Design, Figure Drawing, Watercolor, Outstanding Teaching Award, 1978 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2D Design Introduction to visual language using two-dimensional media. This course examines the structure of images and helps the student develop strategies for interpreting and constructing art which communicates effectively. Visual Communications Studies in perception, visual organization, media, design process, and integrated message formulation with word and image. Emphasis is placed on the application of visual language skills to communication problems. Typography Orientation to typographic communications including methods and processes, aesthetics, readability, typographic systems, grids, layout, and digital page composition. Experimental Typography Investigation into experimental and expressive aspects of typographic communication. Emphasis is placed upon the historical development of letter design, letter and text as visual form, and typographical illustration. Illustration Introduction to theory, methods, tools and materials, and the professional practice of illustration. Emphasis is placed on concept development, media exploration and technique as applied to a variety of problems in pictorial communication. Advanced Illustration Development of individual approaches to advanced problems in illustration. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of visual metaphor, articulation of form, and on professional practices. Studio projects vary each term and will generally involve editorial, reportorial, scientific, advertising, and instructional problems in pictorial communication. Graphic Design History & Theory Historical and theoretical perspectives for the visual communication majors including a survey of critical historical movements and figures, practical studies in semiotics and rhetoric, and contemporary theory and media. Course contents are explored through reading, writing, lecture, discussion, and studio projects. Advanced Design Application of design theory and process to complex problems in visual communication. Emphasis is placed on research, analysis, problem definition, and the development of individual design solutions. Studio projects vary each term and will generally involve visual identity, indormation design, environmental graphics, publication design, and design for interactive media. The Business of Graphic Design Introduction to business principles and practices needed to function as an effective and productive design professional, with special emphasis on creating, marketing and managing a small and/or free-lance graphic design or illustration business. Design Seminar Orientation to professional practice in visual communication including art direction and work situations, client relations, portfolio and resume preparation, self promotion, and career advancement. Course contents will be explored through reading, writing, lecture, discussion, critique, simulation, guest presentations, studio visits, and project work tailored to individual portfolio development. Click here to go to WSU DOVA Programs, http://departments.weber.edu/dova/ PRESENTATIONS 1983 to Present Presentations Various Professional Conferences, Universities, Colleges, and Art Directors Clubs 2007 Guest Lecturer, "Protest Posters" Hiroshima Appeals Exhibition, DOVA, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah 2001 Guest Speaker, "Letter from Canyon De Chelly" Maynard Dixon Day, Utah State Governor’s Declaration, Williams Gallery, Salt Lake City, Utah 1994 Curator, Presenter, "Mormonism and Environmentalism" Sunstone Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah HONORS 1978 Outstanding Teaching Award Department of Art, University of Illinois 1976-1978 Fellowship Graduate Department of Art & Design, University of Illinois, 1975, 1976 Outstanding Student Award Graphic Design, University of Utah 1968 Outstanding High School Art Achievement Adjutant Generals Award, Utah National Guard