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Charles Conover is an Associate Professor of Art and Director of the Digital Arts and Design Program at Long Island University, School of Visual Arts, Communications and Digital Technologies. He brings extensive professional experience in publication design and art direction, having worked for 12 years in the field, including a decade as Art Director for PC Magazine at Ziff-Davis Publishers.
Educational Background:
- B.F.A., New York Institute of Technology
- M.A., New York University
His research and creative work focus on editorial design, typography, and page layout, with a strong emphasis on print media and technical illustration. His graduate studies explored American history and silkscreening techniques, particularly the social effects of industrialization. He continues to create and exhibit prints and paintings, blending historical themes with visual design.
Conover is the author of Designing For Print, a textbook published by John Wiley & Sons, which serves as a comprehensive guide for young professionals and students in imaging techniques, technical illustration, and layout design.
Scientific and Professional Awards:
- AIGA Award for Technical Illustration and Layout Design
- Print Magazine Award for Technical Illustration and Layout Design
He has exhibited widely across the tri-state area, with solo and group exhibitions at institutions such as the Hutchins Gallery, Wisser Memorial Library, and Lincoln Center. As an active educator and program director, he mentors students in digital arts and design, integrating industry standards and historical perspectives into the curriculum. His work bridges academic instruction with professional practice.
Labs and Creative Spaces: While not explicitly named, his role as Director suggests leadership in studio and digital labs supporting print, painting, and digital design within the School of Visual Arts.
