Robert Diercks

Professor of Graphic Communications

MFA, Pennsylvania State University; MA, University of New Mexico; BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art

Courses taught:
GC201 Graphic Design I; GC302 Graphic Design II; GC341 Illustration; GC227 Calligraphy; GC320/HR320 Book Design; IC101 Individual and Community; IC205 Experiencing the Arts; FA204 Watercolor Painting

Research interests:
Studio work; illustration, calligraphy, and book design. Pennsylvania Fraktur (birth, baptismal, and marriage certificates also referred to as “Scheine”).

Other:
Born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey. 21 years of full time teaching experience at the college level. He has worked in the Graphics field for many years, including as a free-lance illustrator, artist, calligrapher, and printer. Enjoy the arts, travel, swimming, painting, and being outdoors.

Office location: Crestview Hall – CR 121
Office phone: (603)-899-4202
E-mail: dierckre@franklinpierce.edu