Fitchburg State College Faculty

Randy Howe

Communications Media

Courses Taught:

• Message Design, Systems and Theories of Communication, and Interactive Media Project Design

Education:

• Ed.D. Educational Media and Technology, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Boston University School of Education, Boston, MA
• M.S. Communications Media Management, Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg MA
• B.S. Communications Media, Fitchburg State College Fitchburg MA

Research Interests:

Dr. Howe is an associate professor who has been with the college since 1998. A former graphic designer, researcher and management consultant for several firms, Dr. Howe's research interests include creativity and visual communication with a focus on print and interactive media. Professional interests include instructional design, media and technology, information design, semiotics, educational leadership and advertising.

Current Projects:

Dr. Howe most recently spoke at the Art in Society conference in Venice, Italy on a topic that sought to update Donis A. Dondis' fine and applied art continuum. In 2008, he spoke on a similar topic at the International Visual Literacy Conference in Blacksburg, VA. He is currently writing a book on visual literacy in the applied arts.

Representative Publications:

Howe, R. P. (2009). Revisiting Dondis’ false dichotomy of fine and applied art. In (Eds.), Engaging Creativity and Critical Thinking (pp.105-115). Loretto, PA: International Visual Literacy Association.

Howe, R. P. (in-press). Finding the appropriate mix of theory and practice in an undergraduate graphic design program. In Lockee, B. & M. J. Spector (Eds.), Instructional Design for Complex Learning. New York: Springer.

Howe, R. P. (2006). Ethical perspectives in digital image plagiarism. In Griffen, R. E., (Eds.), Imagery and Artistry: Animating the Mind’s Eye (pp. 105-114). Loretto, PA: International Visual Literacy Association.

Howe, R.P. (2004). Assessing creativity in the visual arts. In Griffin, R.E., J.Lee, & S. Chandler (eds.), Changing Tides (pp. 133-139). Loretto, PA: International Visual Literacy Association.

Professional Affiliations:

International Visual Literacy Association