Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Department

Visual Arts

Student and Instructor at PCIn these classes, students may develop skills in traditional art forms such as painting, drawing, and ceramics. In our Visual Communication area, students also use new media art forms that incorporate the use of computer and digital technology. Art appreciation and art history courses enrich students' understanding of all the visual arts and the ways in which artists explore and communicate the depths of human experience within their chosen medium. The Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Building hosts numerous shows throughout the year and is an important part of our educational programming for our art students.

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NameArea of teachingEmail
Katherine Bergholz Visual Communications katherinebergholz@taogoods.net
Michele Carter Visual Communications michelecarter@taogoods.net
Jessica Demuro  Visual Communications jessicademuro@taogoods.net
Amanda Laskowski Visual Communications amandalaskowski@taogoods.net
Robert Lindsay Visual Communications robertlindsay@taogoods.net
Robert Michalowski Visual Communications robertmichalowski@taogoods.net
Michelle Mikka-Van Der Stuyf Visual Communications michellemikka-vander@taogoods.net
Eric Perez Visual Communications ericperez@taogoods.net
Michael Smith Visual Communications michaelsmith7@taogoods.net

Performing Arts

Areas include MusicTheater, and Dance.

MusicIn Music, applied lessons in a variety of instruments and in voice are taught by highly qualified musicians. In addition to private instruction, students may develop performance skills by participating in Concert BandChoir, and Jazz Ensembles. Foundation courses for musicians such as Music TheorySight-Singing and Ear-Training are offered as are courses in Music Technology. Many of theses classes are taught in our Music Laboratory, where student learning is enhanced through the use of computer technology. Every semester, several classes in music appreciation and music history are offered as well. These courses are available both on campus as well as online.

PlayThe Theater area offers a wide array of courses and programming. Classes that teach students to appreciate and understand theater as an art form are enjoyed by many students every semester. In addition, several classes in acting are offered in which students learn basic techniques of characterization, script analysis, auditioning and other skills crucial to the beginning actor. The Theater area also produces a four-production season each year. Classics, comedies, serious dramas as well as musicals are included in our programming. There is something for everyone to enjoy, and at affordable prices. Plays are presented in the intimate studio space in the Fine Arts building (Cox Auditorium) and musicals are produced in the larger Performing Arts Center in the Robert Collins Center building on the east side of campus.

The Performing Arts area also includes courses in Dance Appreciation.

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Music Program

Triton College's Music Program is designed to offer all freshman and sophomore-level coursework for the Bachelor of Music or Music Education degree for students planning to pursue this degree at a four-year institution.

Music study at Triton College prepares students for careers in education, performance, or music technology. The variety of courses offered, state-of-the art facilities, and renowned faculty offer a rewarding yet affordable music education.

Adjunct Faculty

NameArea of teachingEmail
Alex Beltran Applied Clarinet & Applied Saxophone alexanderbeltran@taogoods.net
Dr. Tim Burns Director of Jazz Band timothyburns@taogoods.net
Nathalie Colas Grant Applied Voice, Director of Choir nathaliecolasgrant@taogoods.net
James Davis Applied Trumpet, Director of Jazz Combo jamesdavis@taogoods.net
Kyle Flens Applied Drums and Percussion kyleflens@taogoods.net
David Flippo Applied Piano davidflippo@taogoods.net
Ray Koehler Applied Jazz/Rock Piano reimundkoehler@taogoods.net
Robert Sherman Applied Guitar robertsherman@taogoods.net
Jon Smith Audio Production jonathansmith@taogoods.net
Michael Staron Applied Bass michaelstaron@taogoods.net

 


Communication Arts

This area of the Fine Arts department includes Speech Communication and Mass Communication.

In Speech classes, students learn how to effectively communicate ideas and feelings through the spoken word. As a core component within our General Education curriculum, most students who pursue a degree at Triton College will enroll in one of our Principles of Effective Speaking classes. Some students may wish to take our Advanced Public Speaking class or Introduction to Performance Studies class as well. Additional course offerings include Interpersonal CommunicationIntercultural CommunicationSmall Group Communication and Gender and Communication.

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Mass Communication

Students explore human communication in its many mediated forms, including radio, television, film, print, the internet, and even hip-hop music! Our Film History and Appreciation courses are especially popular with students.

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Contact Information

Dennis Keith McNamara
Department Chair
Office: J-219
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3597
dennismcnamara@taogoods.net

Archawee Dhamavasi
Lead Instructor of Speech & Theatre
Office: J-223
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3431
archaweedhamavasi@taogoods.net

Michael Erzen
Art Gallery Director
Instructor of Art
Office: J-227
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3225
michaelerzen@taogoods.net

Jill LoBianco-Bartalis
Visual Communications Coordinator
Instructor of Visual Communications
Office: T-153
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3528
jilllobianco@taogoods.net

Seth McClellan
Instructor of Mass Communication
Office: A-113
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3482
sethmcclellan@taogoods.net

Kent Randall
Instructor of Speech
Office: J-220
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3463
kentrandall@taogoods.net

Lisa Samra
Instructor of Speech
Office: J-220
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3321
lisasamra@taogoods.net

Salvatore Siriano
Lead Instructor of Music
Director of Bands
Office: J-221
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3350
salvatoresiriano@taogoods.net

Dr. Renee Wright
Faculty Advisor, 5th Avenue Journal
Office: E-102D
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3237
reneewright@taogoods.net