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Yolanda Del Amo is an Associate Professor of Art specializing in Photography and Digital Media at the School of Contemporary Arts, Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she has taught since 2010. Her office (A-203) and contact details reflect her active engagement with students through structured office hours and course instruction.
Her academic foundation includes:
- 2004: Master of Fine Arts in Photography (Honors) from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI
- 1993: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Universität zu Köln, Cologne, Germany
Del Amo’s artistic research centers on documentary, portraiture, and experimental photographic techniques across analog and digital mediums. Her practice critically examines social narratives and human identity, demonstrated through international exhibitions spanning Havana, New York, Madrid, and Buenos Aires. She integrates technical mastery with conceptual depth in courses ranging from foundational black-and-white photography to advanced digital applications.
Her distinguished contributions to visual arts are recognized by:
- Travel and Study Grant, Jerome Foundation (2017)
- Faculty Development Fund Award, Ramapo College of New Jersey (2015)
- Faculty Development Fund Award, Ramapo College of New Jersey (2014)
- Nominated for the Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards (2013)
- Separately Budgeted Research Award, Ramapo College of New Jersey (2012)
- Resident Artist, Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris (2011)
- Resident Fellow, Spanish Academy in Rome (2010)
- Light Work Artist in Residence, Syracuse, NY (2009)
- Commendation, Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, National Portrait Gallery (2009)
- Spanish Ministry of Culture grants for emerging artists (2006-2010)
Her sustained creative output is supported by competitive grants from national institutions including the Jerome Foundation, National Portrait Gallery, and Spanish Ministry of Culture. Teaching responsibilities across eight specialized photography courses demonstrate her commitment to curriculum development and technical mentorship at undergraduate levels. International residencies in Paris, Rome, and Giverny directly inform her pedagogical approach and exhibition practice.
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