Bennington, Kevin
Title: Professor of Art / Dean, College of Professional and Liberal Studies
College: College of Professional and Liberal Studies
Department: Department of Fine Arts and Communication
Phone: 304-384-6285
Discipline: Art and Graphic Design
Room: Fine Arts Building A202B
Box: F50
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Bennington, Kevin
Biography
Hello, my name is Kevin Bennington, and I am a Professor of Art and Dean of the College of Professional and Liberal Studies (CPLS). I graduated with a B.A. in Graphic Design and Studio Art from Concord University in 2000. I received my terminal degree of an M.F.A. from Art Institute – Miami International University of Art & Design in 2009.
I worked as a Graphic Designer for the University in the PR/Marketing Office from 2000 to 2008. During that time, I taught graphic design courses as an Adjunct Instructor from 2005 to 2008. I began teaching full-time after receiving my terminal degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute in 2009. In the Summer of 2023, I took on the opportunity to be the Dean for CPLS, which includes the Business, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Humanities, and Social Work and Sociology Departments.
I am a native of West Virginia and have a strong connection to my environment, where I enjoy fishing, hiking, snowboarding and other outdoor activities. As a graphic designer, artist, and professor, I have a deep-seated responsibility to promote good morals and practices.
Education
- M.F.A. – Graphic Design, Art Institute – Miami International University of Art & Design, 2009
- B.A. – Advertising/Graphic Design from Concord College, 2000
- B.A. – Studio Art from Concord College, 2000
Research
My research focuses on how different communication methods affect viewers and consumers. I also am a supporter of promoting clean water practices and eliminating trash from our local streams and rivers.
Visual communication is an integral component of contemporary society. The ongoing advancements in technology present novel opportunities for the evolution of visual communication channels in the future.
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