Unexpected Innovation
The only thing predictable about this McMurry art professor’s graphic design course is that it’s unpredictable While it may be no surprise to hear that an art professor is considered a creative type, Tyson Terry’s innovative teaching methods take this moniker to a whole other level. His unconventional classes prepare students for life after graduation in prodigious ways. Tyson Terry, assistant professor of art teaching graphic design, multimedia, exploring the visual arts and art history, rarely lectures in his graphic design classes. Instead he challenges. Create a satirical brand identity for soap. Morph two disparate animals into a realistic-looking hybrid. Create sugar skulls for Dia de los Muertos. “My first impression of Tyson’s class was that it definitely was going to be challenging but fun. He always has the most interesting projects, such as a scary movie poster created off of nursery rhymes or writing and illustrating a children’s book,” said Jade Chabarria, a Fall 2021 graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and multimedia. “I’ve never been in a class where everyone could brainstorm, throw out ideas and end up with awesome pieces.” 6
THE MESSENGER FALL/WINTER 2021-2022
