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Kelly Leslie

  • Professor, Art
  • Member of the Graduate Faculty
Contact
  • (520) 621-1613
  • Art Building & Art Museum, Rm. 207A
  • Tucson, AZ 85721
  • kleslie@arizona.edu
  • Bio
  • Interests
  • Courses
  • Scholarly Contributions
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    • Creative Works

Biography

More:

  • http://web.cfa.arizona.edu/bio/?netid=kleslie

Degrees

  • M.F.A. Visual Communication
    • The University of Arizona
    • Still Voices
  • B.F.A. Graphic Design
    • Temple University, Tyler School of Art

Work Experience

  • The University of Arizona, School of Art (2002 - Ongoing)
  • Texas Tech University, School of Art (2000 - 2001)
  • University of Hartford, Hartford Art School (1998 - 2000)
  • Criterion Communications (1995)
  • Karp Graphic Design (1988 - 1994)

Awards

  • Graphis Silver Medal
    • Graphis Competition: Designers for Peace, Fall 2022
  • Undergraduate Mentoring Award
    • CFA, Fall 2021
  • Experiential Learning Design Accelerator Fellowship
    • UA Student Engagement and Career Development, Summer 2019
  • Graphis Silver Award 2018 Poster Annual
    • Graphis, Fall 2017
  • Gold Award for Book Design
    • UCDAThis was a collaborative project with Ellen McMahon and grad student Johnny Black. My contribution was primarily production., Summer 2013
  • Southwest Book of the Year List
    • Spring 2011
  • Qualifier Award
    • Spring 2007
  • Award of Excellence
    • Fall 2005
  • Faculty Interaction Grant
    • Fall 2005
  • Tucson Addy Award (1)
    • Fall 2005
  • Tucson Addy Award (2)
    • Fall 2005
  • Tucson Addy Award (3)
    • Fall 2005
  • Digital Arts Research Grant
    • Spring 2002
  • Connecticut Art Directors Club Award
    • Fall 2000
  • Vincent B. Coffin Grant
    • Fall 2000

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Courses

2025-26 Courses

  • Clients & the Community Design
    ART 465 (Fall 2025)
  • Clients & the Community Design
    ART 565 (Fall 2025)
  • Design Studio I
    ART 265 (Fall 2025)

2024-25 Courses

  • Clients & the Community Design
    ART 465 (Fall 2024)
  • Clients & the Community Design
    ART 565 (Fall 2024)
  • Illustration Studio I
    ART 266 (Fall 2024)
  • Independent Study
    ART 599 (Fall 2024)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Fall 2024)
  • Thesis
    ART 910 (Fall 2024)

2023-24 Courses

  • Internship
    ART 393 (Summer I 2024)
  • Design for Web and Devices
    ART 361 (Spring 2024)
  • Independent Study
    ART 399 (Spring 2024)
  • Independent Study
    ART 599 (Spring 2024)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Spring 2024)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Spring 2024)
  • Publication Design
    ART 363B (Spring 2024)
  • Thesis
    ART 910 (Spring 2024)
  • Clients & the Community Design
    ART 465 (Fall 2023)
  • Independent Study
    ART 499 (Fall 2023)
  • Independent Study
    ART 599 (Fall 2023)
  • Independent Study
    ART 699 (Fall 2023)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Fall 2023)

2022-23 Courses

  • Internship
    ART 493 (Summer I 2023)
  • Grad Interdiscipl Critiq
    ART 642 (Spring 2023)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Spring 2023)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Spring 2023)
  • Publication Design
    ART 363B (Spring 2023)
  • Clients & the Community Design
    ART 465 (Fall 2022)
  • Graduate Thesis Studio
    ART 698 (Fall 2022)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Fall 2022)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Fall 2022)
  • Topics In Studio Art
    ART 404 (Fall 2022)

2021-22 Courses

  • Independent Study
    ART 399 (Summer I 2022)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Summer I 2022)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Summer I 2022)
  • Independent Study
    ART 399 (Spring 2022)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Spring 2022)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Spring 2022)
  • Publication Design
    ART 363B (Spring 2022)
  • Visualizing Justice
    ART 360 (Spring 2022)
  • Visualizing Justice
    LAW 360 (Spring 2022)
  • Clients & the Community Design
    ART 465 (Fall 2021)
  • Digital Illust+Painting
    ART 496B (Fall 2021)
  • Digital Illust+Painting
    ART 596B (Fall 2021)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Fall 2021)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Fall 2021)

2020-21 Courses

  • Internship
    ART 393 (Summer I 2021)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Summer I 2021)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Spring 2021)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Spring 2021)
  • Publication Design
    ART 363B (Spring 2021)
  • Clients & the Community Design
    ART 465 (Fall 2020)
  • Design for Web and Devices
    ART 361 (Fall 2020)
  • Honors Thesis
    ART 498H (Fall 2020)
  • Independent Study
    ART 499 (Fall 2020)
  • Independent Study
    ART 699 (Fall 2020)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Fall 2020)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Fall 2020)

2019-20 Courses

  • Honors Thesis
    ART 498H (Summer I 2020)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Summer I 2020)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Summer I 2020)
  • Graduate Studio
    ART 680 (Spring 2020)
  • Independent Study
    ART 399 (Spring 2020)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Spring 2020)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Spring 2020)
  • Publication Design
    ART 363B (Spring 2020)
  • Visualizing Justice
    ART 360 (Spring 2020)
  • Visualizing Justice
    LAW 360 (Spring 2020)
  • Design Studio I
    ART 265 (Fall 2019)
  • Design for Web and Devices
    ART 361 (Fall 2019)
  • Independent Study
    ART 599 (Fall 2019)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Fall 2019)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Fall 2019)
  • Practicum
    ART 694 (Fall 2019)

2018-19 Courses

  • Independent Study
    ART 399 (Spring 2019)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Spring 2019)
  • Internship
    ART 493 (Spring 2019)
  • Publication Design
    ART 363B (Spring 2019)
  • Visualizing Justice
    LAW 360 (Spring 2019)
  • Design Studio I
    ART 265 (Fall 2018)
  • Independent Study
    ART 499 (Fall 2018)
  • Practicum
    ART 694 (Fall 2018)
  • Typography I
    ART 363A (Fall 2018)

2017-18 Courses

  • Grad Interdiscipl Critiq
    ART 642 (Spring 2018)
  • Graduate Studio
    ART 680 (Spring 2018)
  • Honors Thesis
    ART 498H (Spring 2018)
  • Independent Study
    ART 599 (Spring 2018)
  • Publication Design
    ART 363B (Spring 2018)
  • Design Studio I
    ART 265 (Fall 2017)
  • Design for Web and Devices
    ART 361 (Fall 2017)
  • Graduate Studio
    ART 680 (Fall 2017)
  • Honors Thesis
    ART 498H (Fall 2017)
  • Independent Study
    ART 399 (Fall 2017)
  • Independent Study
    ART 499 (Fall 2017)
  • Independent Study
    ART 699 (Fall 2017)

2016-17 Courses

  • Design for Web and Devices
    ART 361 (Summer I 2017)
  • Graduate Studio
    ART 680 (Spring 2017)
  • Independent Study
    ART 499 (Spring 2017)
  • Independent Study
    ART 599 (Spring 2017)
  • Independent Study
    ART 699 (Spring 2017)
  • Publication Design
    ART 363B (Spring 2017)
  • Senior Capstone
    ART 498 (Spring 2017)
  • Design Studio I
    ART 265 (Fall 2016)
  • Design for Web and Devices
    ART 361 (Fall 2016)
  • Graduate Studio
    ART 680 (Fall 2016)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Fall 2016)
  • Practicum
    ART 694 (Fall 2016)

2015-16 Courses

  • Internship
    ART 393 (Summer I 2016)
  • Design Studio I
    ART 265 (Spring 2016)
  • Independent Study
    ART 699 (Spring 2016)
  • Internship
    ART 393 (Spring 2016)
  • Publication Design
    ART 363B (Spring 2016)

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Scholarly Contributions

Presentations

  • Leslie, K. (2014, March). Artist Talk. Appalachian State Department of Art. Boone NC: Appalachian State University.
  • Leslie, K. (2012, Spring). Art Insights. Southern Utah University Department of Art + Design. Cedar City Utah.
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    Individual Presenter
  • Leslie, K. (2012, Spring). Artist Talk. Appalachian State University. Boone, NC.
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    Individual Presenter
  • Leslie, K. (2011, Summer). Smart Design/Smart Devices:The new delivery of established principles. UCDA Educator's Summit. New Jersey City University, Jersy City, NJ.
    More info
    Individual Presenter
  • Leslie, K. (2007, Spring). Cut and Post: Online Delivery of Non-distance Design Education. AIGA Schools of Thought III. Pasadena CA.
    More info
    Panel Speaker
  • Leslie, K. (2006, October 10). Visiting Artist Lecture Series. State University of New York. Purchase, NY.
  • Leslie, K. (2005, July 05). Process as Product. UCDA Design Educators Summit. Nashville TN.
  • Leslie, K. (2003, 9.24.03). The Computer in Art and Design. lecture. Cochise College, Sierra Vista.

Creative Works

  • Creative and Performing Arts Center Identity; Print Design; October
  • Digital Arts Identity and Brochure; October
  • Joseph Gross and Lionel Rombach gallery logos; digital; October
  • Leadership: Plain and Simple; Printed book cover; October
  • Medici Brochures; Print; October
  • Research Corporation Web Site; Interaction Design; October
  • Research Corporation; Design/Offset Lithography; October
  • School of Art Graduate Studies Poster; October
  • Momentum; print; October; College of Fine Arts Newsletter
  • Women in History; Digital Imaging; October; Design of Banner for opening ceremony of the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame "Women in History Conference"
  • John Hitchcock Artist Catalog; Print; October; Gallery catalog for Joseph Gross Gallery
  • Party for Art; print/digital; October; Party of Art materials included: Save the date postcard, Invitation, Program, Faculty/auction catalog, Signage, Bid cards, Book marks etc.
  • Health Benefits CheckUp; Design/Offset Lithography; October; Redesign of bi-lingual posters for Governor’s Office.
  • MFA announcement/postcard; Print; March
  • Momentum Winter issue of College of Fine Arts Newsletter; March
  • Research Corporation Annual Report; Print Design; March
  • Visiting Artsit Mailer/ Flyer 2004; Print; March
  • College of Fine Arts Logos; print/digital; June

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