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Alison Poor-Donahue
Director, Graphic Design Program; Assistant Professor, Graphic Design (Faculty)
Phone: 978-407-3121; CH#125
E-mail: apoordonahue@mountida.edu
Primary Department: School of Design
Education
Regis College, B.F.A,
Marywood University, M.F.A,
Alison Poor-Donahue received her B.F.A. from Regis College in 1992 and her M.F.A. from Marywood University in 2007. A former adjunct faculty for graphic design at Northern Essex Community College, North Shore Community College, Montgomery Community College and the University of Massachusetts specializing in advanced courses for graphic design, typography, production techniques, computer illustration, digital imaging, and web site development. As an educator with many years of successful teaching experience, and a reputation for creative lesson plans, passionate instruction, and excellent classroom management skills, she was the recipient of the “Exceeding Expectations Teacher Award” from the University of Massachusetts.
As the principal of Alison Poor-Donahue, Inc., she’s an art director creating projects for clients in education, exhibits, branding, industry, publication design and web site development. She is an in-demand Designer/Web Developer with a proven ability to transform concepts into reality, combining creative, artistic talent to deliver revenue-enhancing market-oriented campaigns that exceed sales projections.
She has been fortunate to have always worked with colleagues who share the same creative aspirations, sharing ideas and practical knowledge with other artists is invaluable. She believes that in art, education never stops, there is always more to learn.
Departments
- School of Design
- Graphic Design