David Herman Jr.

David Herman Jr., PhD is an Associate Professor of Art Education at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University. His work bridges lens-based art, education, and scholarship, focusing on the interplay between perception, sociality, and politics in educational contexts.

• Education: PhD in Art Education (University of North Texas, 2018), MA in Visual Sociology (University of Texas at Dallas, 2008), BA in Media Communications (Florida A&M University, 1994)

Herman’s research interrogates the affective, political, and spatial dimensions of art education, particularly through his Perceptual Rite of Passage (PRoP) framework and explorations of Black visuality. His scholarship emphasizes critical visual literacy, racialized embodiment, and ethical engagement with urban environments. Key themes include:

• Phenomenological analysis of perception and time
• Decolonizing visual pedagogies
• Queering spatial and educational norms
• Racial politics in cinema and media
• Inclusive practices for neurodivergent learners

His publications highlight trends in critical race theory, embodied learning, and spatial justice. Herman’s professional contributions include co-founding Preservation LINK, Inc. (a visual literacy non-profit) and directing The Learning Line, a transdisciplinary research initiative. He holds leadership roles in the International Visual Sociology Association and NAEA Research Commission, advancing equity and inclusion in art education.