Fine Arts Program

Graphic Design at IU Southeast features both digital and traditional print media coursework. Because of our state-of-the-art computer facility, Graphic Design students have the option of learning a wide variety of design skills, including print and layout design, web design and digital media. Although Graphic Design at IU Southeast embraces the latest technology available, we are also committed to the fundamentals of good design that include compositional, color, and drawing skills. We believe that teaching the latest digital technology in concert with the fundamental principles of basic design makes us one of the strongest Graphic Design programs in the area.

• Graphic Design Faculty
• Graphic Design Facilities
• Graphic Design Courses
• Graphic Design Degree Checksheet
• Graphic Design Student Work

• Marilyn Whitesell
• M.F.A., Indiana University-Bloomington
• Teaching Graphic Design
• mwhitese@ius.edu
• Marilyn Whitesell's Personal Homepage

Marilyn Whitesell is an Associate Professor in Fine Arts teaching Graphic Design. This program has had success in attracting students from both Kentucky and Indiana. Graphic Design has also been successful in placing its talented students in internships where they have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field before graduation. Professor Whitesell's background is in print and multimedia design and she is able to share her knowledge of the field and personal expertise with her students. She is also involved in digital printmaking and exhibits regionally, nationally, and internationally.  Marilyn was the recipient of the Indiana University Southeast’s Distinguished Research and Creativity Award for junior faculty and the Indiana University Bloomington’s New Frontiers Grant for research in digital media.

• Marilyn Whitesell's Faculty Work

• Michael Koerner
• M.F.A., Edinburgh College of Art
• Teaching Graphic Design
• makoerne@ius.edu

Michael Koerner is currently a Lecturer in Fine Arts & Graphic Design at Indiana University Southeast. He holds an M.F.A. in Painting, a B.F.A. in Printmaking and S.V.Q Level III in Health & Social Care.

Michael has exhibited in a vast number of solo and group shows that span the Atlantic, including the US, Scotland, London and Munich. His work has been internationally recognized by Sothebys, Bonhams and Phillips Auctioneers and currently resides in permanent corporate collections located in US, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

While satire is the thread that runs through the majority of his work, Michael is also known for setting up scenes of questionable narrative, creating word play, introducing a visual form of onomatopoeia to develop his ideas and visually engaging the public on a micro & macro level.

Additional information about Michael’s art practice can be found at his website, www.brokenchameleon.com.

24 state-of-the-art high-powered Macintosh computer stations fully loaded with all current graphic and web design programs. Facilities also include slide and flat bed scanning, and large and small format printing.

Degree Checksheets and Advising information may be obtained from the Academic Success Center.*

*For B.F.A. Checksheet please see a Fine Arts faculty member.