Jason Swift

Jason Swift is an Associate Professor of Art specializing in Art Education & Foundations at the University of West Georgia, within the School of Visual and Performing Arts under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. He coordinates undergraduate and initial certification programs in art education.

Educational Background:

• B.F.A., Sculpture and Art Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1994)
• M.F.A., Sculpture, Rinehart School of Sculpture at Maryland Institute, College of Art (1997)
• M.Ed., Art and Art Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (2003)
• Ed.D., Art and Art Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (2009)

Research & Interests: Investigates the influence of life experiences on artistic visual vocabulary, skateboarding culture, punk rock subcultures, transgressive teaching methods, and intergenerational artistic influence through familial connections. His practice bridges studio art, education, and cultural critique.

Teaching: Teaches courses ranging from foundational design and drawing to advanced methods in art education, including student teaching supervision. Recent courses include Art Education Foundations, Secondary Art Methods, and Internship in Art Education.

Presentations & Exhibitions: Active in academic conferences (e.g., College Art Association, SECAC), presenting on topics like punk rock pedagogy, skateboarding’s cultural impact, and curricular innovation. His artwork has been featured in juried exhibitions globally, including the SECAC Members Exhibition and the Korean DMZ Art Festival.