PASSWORDMANAGEMENT
Art, Media, and Design
The Art, Media, and Design Major offers an engaged, collaborative, experiential and
interdisciplinary learning environment where students acquire skills and develop their
personal drive toward reaching their creative potential. Through our rich array of
courses as well as through one-on-one advising, we strive to help students develop
their creative voice and explore career paths that best suit their vision.
2026 Festival of Art - Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Student Award Recipients
The Andrea Liss Award for Critical Artmaking - ANDREA BAKER
In recognition of outstanding achievement in critical thinking, experimentation, and
conceptual inquiry.
The Jonathan Berman Award for Film/Video - ARIEL HANANEL
In recognition of outstanding achievement and vision in the pursuit of film and video
as a powerful form of storytelling.
The David Avalos Award for Public Practice - RODAS ALONZO
In recognition of outstanding achievement and community engagement through art in
the public realm.
The Kristine Diekman Award for Sound/Video - AMARA ABAQUIN-BROWN
In recognition of outstanding achievement in video art, sound, and experimental practice
across technologies and disciplines.
The Deborah Small Award for Photography - AYLIN GRANADOS
In recognition of outstanding achievement in photographic vision, technique, and visual
storytelling.
