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Add Comment Presently the Art and Design Consultant for the Department of Public Instruction is vacant. Please see contact information below if you have questions or concerns: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Art and Design Education Art and Design Education programs include - Fine art (traditional areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and so on), - Design arts (environment design like architecture, landscape, urban planning, interior design, etc.; object design like products, furniture, transportation, fashion, appliances, etc.; information design like publications, websites, video, film, photography, etc.; and experience design like interactive exhibits, toys, games, events, theme parks, etc.), - Vernacular art (crafts, festivals, costumes, mascots, lawn decorations, folk art, etc.), and - Visual communication (maps, charts, graphs, diagrams, etc.) The inclusion of design in visual art education developed naturally from a growing awareness of the importance of design in the daily life of the culture. The products we use daily, from packaging and clothing to pens, cars, websites, and media are products of the designer's art. Through the vision and leadership of Dr. Martin Rayala, DPI's former art consultant, Wisconsin became one of the early leaders in design education. Two other areas that further expand the world of visual art are visual communication and visual culture. Visual communication grew from recognition of the importance, efficiency, and clarity of communication with pictures in many knowledge domains. Visual culture reflects the methods of the culture, ranging from its politics, economics, and ethics to pop and folk culture. Art and Design Education concerns should be addressed to Rebecca Vail, Director, Content and Learning Team (608/266-2364) at the Department of Public Instruction. 
Melvin Pontious is honored for service to arts education in Wisconsin as he retires from the state Department of Public Instruction.Representatives from the arts community across Wisconsin came together Thursday evening, June 2, 2011, to honor Mel for his many years of tireless service advocating and guiding Arts Education in Wisconsin. The event was held at the Music Education Building in Waunakee. Mel has been an active member of the WAEA Board since the early 2000's. We will all miss his gentle, in depth counsel and dedication. We could always rely on a speedy reply to our questions and concerns. Enjoy your retirement Mel. But don't be surprised if we still call you for guidance and advice.  Jennifer Sweeney President Elect 11'-13' Our own President Elect, Jennifer Sweeney, who teaches art in the Black River Falls School District was named the Wisconsin Art Educator of the Year in 2009. Click here for a WEAC commercial featuring Sweeney.  Connie Greany, WAEA member, holiday studio show and sale. Click on the photo link above for more information.  | 
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