Scott Thorp
Department Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of Art and Design
Other Duties
Associate Vice President, Research
Bio
Scott Thorp is an artist, writer and educator specializing in creativity. Currently, he is Chair of the Department of Art and contributing writer and consulting editor for ArtPulse Magazine.
Education
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MFA, Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Maryland Institute College ofA, 1997
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BFA, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Georgia State University, 1993
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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ART 4960
Undergraduate Internship
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ART 3221
Painting I for Art Majors
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ART 4950
Selected Topics: Selected Topics-Digital Media
Teaching Interests
Drawing, Painting, Design and Creativity
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The Weirdness We’ve Come to Accept, 2018
Magazine/Trade Publication
- Art in Odd Places: An Interview with Ed Woodham, 2017
Magazine/Trade Publication
- The Psychogeography of Val Britton, 2016
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Nothing Meets the Eye: An Interview with Matt Sussman , 2016
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Ryaji Ikeda: Visualizing Data at the Edge of Perception, 2016
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Creativity, Art and Design
Department Service
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Augusta Teen Arts
2019 - 2019
Role: Mentor
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Inquiry 1000: presentation
2019 - 2019
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Peach Belt Art Competition
2018 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
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Burke County High School Tour
2018 - 2018
Role: Committee Chair
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Presentation to Grovetown High School
2018 - 2018
Role: Other
College Service
University Service
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IGP Funding Council
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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RSCA Grant Opportunity Review Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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IPPH Advisory Group
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Affiliate Partnership Council’s Committee on Research
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit
2019 - 2019
Role: Conference-Related
Professional Service
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GACE Art Education Advisory Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Mid America College Art Association
2015 - Present
Role: Officer, Vice President
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City of Augusta Public Art Advisory Panel
2017 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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Westobou
2016 - 2020
Role: Board of Directors of a Company
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Richmond County Trustees luncheon
2019 - 2019
Role: Other
Public Service
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Community Foundation - Grant Review Committee
2018 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
2016 - 2017
Role: Reviewer
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Greater Augusta Arts Council
2016 - 2016
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Greater Augusta Arts Council
2016 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
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Lakeside High School Art Department
2016 - 2016
Role: Other
