Lee Hackett

Lee Hackett serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Visual Communications at East Texas A&M University within the Department of Art, College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts. She teaches undergraduate electronic media, screen printing, and senior studio courses while directing the VisCom graduate program and leading bi-annual summer courses in London.

Her educational credentials include:

• MFA in Design Communication from Texas State University (2012)
• MS in Art-New Media from East Texas A&M University (2005)
• BFA in Commercial Art from Baylor University (1985)

Lee's research centers on screen printing as an artistic medium, utilizing a 96” by 60” vacuum table to create large-scale silkscreen prints inspired by global travel patterns. Her London-based summer courses explore wayfinding systems and poster art traditions, integrating cultural observations into design pedagogy. She emphasizes industry-aligned curriculum development with portfolio-focused training that prepares students for professional success.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Luminary Award by the American Advertising Federation of Dallas

As an educator, Lee champions small-class mentoring and industry-integrated learning, serving on thesis committees and supervising internships. She has transformed the VisCom program through portfolio development initiatives and industry-standard evaluation practices, resulting in consistent student honors at national and international juried exhibitions. Her leadership maintains the program's reputation as an award-winning academic unit.

Lee directs the Visual Communication program's operational framework, including curriculum rotations, industry partnerships, and the bi-annual London study abroad initiative that connects wayfinding theory with practical poster design applications.