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Denton Crawford

Senior Lecturer

School of Art
College of Art and Design
First-Year Experience Coordinator
Interim Graduate Program Director, Fine Arts Studio

585-475-2649
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Denton Crawford

Senior Lecturer

School of Art
College of Art and Design
First-Year Experience Coordinator
Interim Graduate Program Director, Fine Arts Studio

Education

BFA, University of South Florida; MFA, University of Georgia

585-475-2649

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Shows/Exhibits/Installations
Crawford, Denton. Give Up the Ghost. 28 Jan. 2016. Dolce Valvo Art Center, NCCC, Sanborn, NY. Exhibit.
Crawford, Denton. You're Not Here. 5 Mar. 2015. Joy Gallery, Rochester, NY. Installation.
Crawford, Denton. Amid/In WNY, part 3. 15 May 2015. Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, Buffalo, NY. Installation.
Crawford, Denton. The Assembled Image. 14 Feb. 2015. Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY. Exhibit.
Crawford, Denton. Dashing and Crashing. 1 Mar. 2015. Hyperlink Gallery, Chicago, IL. Exhibit.
Crawford, Denton. Lose Thy Bearings, Denton Crawford's Savage Sanctuaries. 20 Mar. 2015. Joy Gallery, Rochester, NY. Exhibit.
Crawford, Denton. Ethereal / Material. 17 Jan. 2014. Carlos Gallery, University of the South, Suwannee, TN. Exhibit.
Crawford, Denton. Wizard Business. 1 Feb. 2014. SOIL Gallery, Seattle, WA. Exhibit.
Invited Article/Publication
Crawford, Denton. "Denton Crawford." Paint Pulse Magazine. (2016). Print.
Crawford, Denton. "Denton Crawford." International Painting Annual 5, Juried Exhibition in Print, Manifest Gallery. (2016). Print.
Crawford, Denton. "Denton Crawford." Fresh Paint Magazine. (2014). Print.
Crawford, Denton. "Our Church." Studio Visit Magazine. (2013). Print.

Currently Teaching

FDTN-111
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the visualization of form, thought, and expression through the drawing process and is the first of two sequential courses that are the foundation of the drawing curriculum in the College of Art and Design. Concepts are introduced by lectures, discussions, and demonstrations which are designed to provide a broad introductory experience. Students will experiment with a wide variety of media, tools, techniques and subjects to develop drawing and problem-solving skills related to form and composition. The focus of the course is to provide awareness of the full range of ways in which drawing is used as a tool for both self-expression and communication. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course, and an additional course fee applied via student account**
FDTN-112
3 Credits
From observation of still life, the figure, and interior/exterior spaces, Drawing II continues to build on the foundation of the College of Art and Design drawing curriculum. This course continues the study of traditional drawing mediums and techniques while introducing color and a selection of contemporary practices and tools through examining organic and geometric mark making, form, space and value. Core concepts are introduced by lectures, discussions, and demonstrations; the primary assessment method of course work will be through critiques which facilitate growth of both a visual and verbal vocabulary. The focus of the course is to provide awareness of the full range of ways in which drawing is used as a tool for self-expression, communication and continued development of creative practice and problem solving. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course, and an additional course fee applied via student account**
SCUL-511
3 Credits
The course will focus on the diverse new forms of expression that have emerged in contemporary fine art, including installation, performance, video, and digital art among the many other possibilities. Students will research some of these new forms and produce artwork in at least one of these forms. Course may be repeated for credit. **Fee: There is a lab fee required for this course**
SCUL-611
3 Credits
This course focuses on the diverse forms of expression that have emerged in contemporary fine art, including installation, performance art, video, and digital art among the many other possibilities. Students will research some of these expanded forms and produce artwork in at least one of these forms. Course may be retaken. *** Fee: A materials fee is required for this course**.
STAR-498
1 - 6 Credits
The Studio Arts Internship will provide students with the option to work with established artists or in fine art-related businesses. Students may apply for internships to businesses based on the availability of positions and business needs. Students must obtain permission of an Undergraduate Program Director and complete the Internship Permission Form to enroll.
STAR-599
1 - 6 Credits
Studio Arts Independent Study will provide STAR students the opportunity to develop a specialized study course with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, will propose a course of study, timeline and outcome for this course. Students must obtain permission of an instructor, be holding a 3.0 gpa and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll.
STAR-790
3 Credits
This is the first of two courses designed to advance a student towards completion of their thesis. Students will work independently on their approved proposal while meeting on a regular basis with their committee chair. Students are required to meet at least twice with their full committee during the semester.
STAR-799
1 - 6 Credits
Studio Arts Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, will propose and conduct a course of study. An approved Independent Study Permission Form must be submitted to Student Services to enroll.
STAR-890
6 Credits
For this final thesis course students continue working with their committee to evaluate work produced, and select the work to be exhibited. In addition, students will work with gallery coordinators and curators to install and exhibit their final body of work. Students are expected to defend their work to the committee through an oral defense and a written document.
STAR-892
0 Credits
The Studio Arts Continuation of Thesis course provides student additional semester(s) to complete their thesis research, project, and thesis document.

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