Arts Technology Alumni
Our students have found rewarding careers in Web design, in the development of instructional media, and in advertising. We hope to soon see other graduates working with digital audio and in technical theatre, as well as continuing to do innovative installation and performance work. In many ways, a degree in Arts Technology simply prepares you to learn more; in the fast-changing environment of digital media, perhaps the best thing we can teach is an ability to adapt to the tools at hand.
As a growing field, Arts Technology has seen many innovative students over the years. Prior to the Fall of 2000, many students pursued a degree with a concentration in Arts Technology, or earned an independent major with a course of study similar to what became the Program in Arts Technology in the Fall of 2000.These students found under the umbrella of the Office of Research in Arts Technology the challenging and integrated coursework that fit their visions of how they wanted to grow as artists.
Mark Nowakowski '03
His coursework was equally split between AT courses and Music courses. He continued studying sax and composition, as he also worked on developing his web design skills. Mark is now pursuing a graduate degree in composition with an assistantship in music technology. "I can honestly say the following about the Arts Tech program: It gave me a realistic multi-tiered education, as well as academic options which have opened a myriad of roads to me. It was a two way street - I felt that I was being given the option determining a good portion of what I would study, while returning for this freedom by doing work which could benefit the program. I can only hope that my future academic experiences will be so progressive and personally beneficial as what I experienced with Arts Technology at ISU..." Mark Nowakowski, 2003
Tim Imbordino '07
Concepts, Photography and Mixed Media galore ... At age 24, Tim Imbordino has the ability to not only see it all but to put his visions to the test as an Art Director for FETCO, a local Chicago company."So many people follow guidelines and rules, I want to bring back the beauty of art and creativity." Tim explains. As an Art Director, Tim has been given the creative freedom that he needs in order to keep him dreaming in color, designs and ideas. As I said once before, Creativity has no limits and Art has no boundaries ... Tim is living proof of that with his fascinating conceptual marketing abilities. As a visionary in art, Tim can envision in perfect form, As he gives light to one of his favorite quotes ..."We are artists, we view the world different, we make people see beauty in places where it doesn't exist. " Tim Imbordino, 2007
Now that you've graduated, what can Illinois State University do for you?
A wide variety of information and services of interest to all alumni is available at the Alumni Relations Web site, including:
- an online directory to search for friends and classmates
- links to services such as transcripts, career networking, insurance, and more
- information on geographic chapters and alumni clubs
- a calendar of alumni events around the country
Please keep your home and employment information current with us and Alumni Services! You can update your information online through the Alumni Association Web site.
If you are one of our alums, we would love to know how Arts Technology fits into your current vocations or avocations! Please drop a note to Jody DeCremer.
