Four alumni visit art students at UW-Stevens Point

Four graphic design alumni will return to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to share expertise with students as part of the Real World Design event on Dec. 2–3.

Hosted by members of the student chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) in UW-Stevens Point’s Department of Art & Design, the event will feature Jill Koskelin, a 2002 graduate and owner of Etikette Design in Madison; Josh Gille, a 2006 graduate, designer for Mojo Solo and freelance illustrator in Minneapolis, Minn.; Abbey Tosic, a 2006 graduate and design lead at 3M in Minneapolis, Minn.; and Corissa Beck, a 2010 graduate, designer for Spectrum Brands and freelance designer in Chicago, Ill.

On Friday, Dec. 2, the alumni are scheduled to give presentations and hold a question and answer panel discussion at 1 p.m. in Room 285 of the Noel Fine Arts Center (NFAC), 1800 Portage St. The event is free and open to the public.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the alumni will spend the morning with current students, conducting illustration and resume building workshops. From 12:45–3:15 p.m. in NFAC Room 182, the group will conduct portfolio reviews and give feedback to current students. The portfolio review is also free and open to the public.

For more information about the Real World Design event, contact Professor John Smith in the Department of Art & Design, 715-346-2811 or John.Smith@uwsp.edu.