Martin Valencia

Professor Martin Valencia serves in the Department of Art, Design, and Art History at California State University, Fresno. He holds formal academic credentials including a BFA in graphic design with dual major in illustration from Northern Arizona University, an MFA in graphics and illustration from University of Arizona, and a Post-BAC degree in Art Education. His teaching responsibilities include courses like GD 42 Graphic Design, GD 175 Graphic Concept Development, GD 178 Professional Advertising Design, and GD 180 Graphic Portfolio Development.

• Education: BFA (Graphic Design/Illustration), MFA (Graphics/Illustration), Post-BAC (Art Education)
• Certification: K-12 Art teaching certificate from State of Arizona

Research focuses on design's cultural context, synectics, semiotics, visual literacy, and children's book illustration. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education with emphasis on literacy and technology.