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Brooks B. Oliver

Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Studio Art

College: College of Visual Arts and Design

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • MFA, Pennsylvania State University, 2014
    Major: Art
  • BFA, Southern Methodist University, 2010
    Major: Studio Art

Current Scheduled Teaching

ASTU 5001.501Graduate SeminarSpring 2025
ASTU 4100.501Senior Ceramics StudioSpring 2025
ASTU 2102.501Beginning Ceramics: ThrowingFall 2024 Syllabus
ASTU 3105.501Intermediate Ceramics: Material StudiesFall 2024 Syllabus
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsFall 2024 Syllabus
ASTU 5000.503Topics in Studio ArtFall 2024

Previous Scheduled Teaching

ART 4120.888Art on LocationSummer 5W1 2024 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5000.888Topics in Studio ArtSummer 5W1 2024 SPOT
ASTU 5001.501Graduate SeminarSpring 2024 SPOT
ASTU 3103.501Intermediate Ceramics: Form, Function and the BodySpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.701MFA ExhibitionSpring 2024
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2024
ASTU 5015.701Creative ProjectFall 2023
ASTU 3105.501Intermediate Ceramics: Material StudiesFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4100.501Senior Ceramics StudioFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsFall 2023 SPOT
ART 5900.701Special ProblemsFall 2023
ASTU 5000.503Topics in Studio ArtFall 2023 SPOT
ASTU 3101.502Intermediate Ceramics: Rotating TopicsSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.701MFA Project in Lieu of ThesisSpring 2023
ASTU 4100.501Senior Ceramics StudioSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3105.501Intermediate Ceramics: Material StudiesFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5015.701MFA Project In Lieu of Thesis ResearchFall 2022
ASTU 5001.501Praxis: Rotating TopicsFall 2022 SPOT
ART 5900.701Special ProblemsFall 2022
ASTU 5000.506Topics in Studio ArtFall 2022 SPOT
ASTU 3103.501Intermediate Ceramics: Form, Function and the BodySpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.701MFA Project in Lieu of ThesisSpring 2022
ASTU 4100.501Senior Ceramics StudioSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2022 Syllabus
ART 5900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2022
ASTU 3105.501Intermediate Ceramics: Material StudiesFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5015.701MFA Project In Lieu of Thesis ResearchFall 2021
ASTU 5001.501Praxis: Rotating TopicsFall 2021 SPOT
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsFall 2021 Syllabus
ART 5900.701Special ProblemsFall 2021
ASTU 5020.701MFA Project in Lieu of ThesisSpring 2021
ASTU 4100.501Senior Ceramics StudioSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2021
ART 5900.701Special ProblemsSpring 8W2 2021
ASTU 2102.501Beginning Ceramics: ThrowingFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 3105.501Intermediate Ceramics: Material StudiesFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5015.701MFA Project In Lieu of Thesis ResearchFall 2020
ASTU 5001.501Praxis: Rotating TopicsFall 2020 SPOT
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsFall 2020 Syllabus
ART 5900.701Special ProblemsFall 2020
ASTU 5020.701MFA Project ExhibitionSpring 2020
ASTU 4100.501Senior Ceramics StudioSpring 2020 Syllabus
ART 5900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2020
ASTU 3105.501Intermediate Ceramics: Material StudiesFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5015.701MFA Project ResearchFall 2019
ASTU 5001.501Praxis: Rotating TopicsFall 2019 SPOT
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsFall 2019 Syllabus
ART 5910.701Special ProblemsFall 2019
ASTU 4050.501Advanced Ceramics StudioSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4051.501Advanced Ceramics Studio ISpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4052.501Advanced Ceramics Studio IISpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4053.501Advanced Ceramics Studio IIISpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5050.501Ceramics StudioSpring 2019 SPOT
ASTU 3055.501Intermediate Ceramics : HandbuildingSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5020.701MFA ExhibitionSpring 2019 SPOT
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2019
ART 5900.701Special ProblemsSpring 8W2 2019
ART 5900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2019
ASTU 4050.501Advanced Ceramics StudioFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4051.501Advanced Ceramics Studio IFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4052.501Advanced Ceramics Studio IIFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 4053.501Advanced Ceramics Studio IIIFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5050.501Ceramics StudioFall 2018 SPOT
ASTU 5015.701Creative ProjectFall 2018 SPOT
ASTU 3055.501Intermediate Ceramics : HandbuildingFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsFall 2018
ART 5910.701Special ProblemsFall 2018
ASTU 4050.502Advanced Ceramics StudioSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 2050.503Beginning CeramicsSpring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5050.502Ceramics StudioSpring 2018 SPOT
ASTU 5015.701Creative ProjectSpring 2018
ASTU 5020.701MFA ExhibitionSpring 2018
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2018
ART 4910.701Special ProblemsSpring 2018
ASTU 2050.506Beginning CeramicsFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
ASTU 5050.501Ceramics StudioFall 2017
ASTU 3055.503Intermediate Ceramics : HandbuildingFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
ART 4900.701Special ProblemsFall 2017
ART 5910.701Special ProblemsFall 2017

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book

  • Oliver, B. (2021). 12th International Ceramics Competition MINO, Japan.. 140. Tajimi-City, Gifu pref, 507-0801, Executive Committee of International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan.
  • Oliver, B. (2021). Project Sands X: Beyond the Blue- An Exhibition of Ceramic Extraordinaire. 4, 26-31. Macao, Sands China Ltd..
  • Oliver, B.B. (2018). Anderson Ranch Arts Center - 38th Annual Art Auction and Community Picnic 2018. 27,33.
  • Oliver, B.B. (2018). Supermud / Futuremud - The Pennsylvania State University Alumni Ceramics Exhibition. 40. Penn State College of Arts and Architecture.
  • Book Chapter

  • Oliver, B., DeFord, N. (2021). Sleight of Hand: The Misdirection of Brooks Oliver's Vessels. 20–26. Syracuse, New York, Eastwood Litho.
  • Catalogue Essay

  • Oliver, B. (2019). Vessel Re-imagined. 1-24. Concord, MA, Lacoste/Keane Gallery. https://www.lacostekeane.com/exhibitions/vessel-re-imagined-group-show-curated-by-brooks-oliver
  • Conference Proceeding

  • Oliver, B. (2019). Ikebana International 18th North & Central American Regional Conference. 38. Dallas, Texas,
  • Exhibition Catalog

  • Oliver, B. The Eloquent Vessel. Norman, Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma, School of Visual Arts.
  • Journal Article

  • Oliver, B.B. (2018). 2017 Emerging Artist Brooks Oliver. blog.nceca.net/2017-emerging-artist-brooks-oliver
  • Oliver, B.B. (2018). Anderson Ranch Arts Center - Summer Workshops 2018. 32.
  • Oliver, B.B. (2018). Anderson Ranch Arts Center - Summer Workshops 2019. 5,6.
  • Oliver, B.B. (2018). Haystack Mountain School of Crafts - Open Studio Residency, Workshops, & Summer Conference. 26,27.
  • Oliver, B.B. (2017). "Why Clay? Why Now?". 12,48,49. Western Carolina University Print Shop.
  • Oliver, B.B. (2017). “2017 Emerging Artists.”. 30, 31. Western Carolina University Print Shop.
  • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Oliver, B.B. (2022). In Dallas, Cecily Waud and Lance Scott Celebrated the Launch of LC Studio With a Stylish Soirée. (October 2022) Vouge. https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/lc-studio-kips-bay-showhouse-2022
  • Oliver, B. (2021). Branching Out: Holiday floral doesn't have to be predictable. D Magazine. 22 (#6, November/December) #36. Dallas, Texas, D Magazine Partners, LP.
  • Oliver, B. (2021). Spotlight - Drawn to Ceramics. (October 2021) #96. Ceramics Monthly.
  • Oliver, B. (2019). Clay CurrentsClay Currents – The Wichita National Ceramics Invitational. Wichita, Cansas, Ulrich Museum of Art.
  • Oliver, B. (2019). Dallas Arts District - Official Visitor's Guide 2019/2020. (2019/2020) 40-41. Dallas, Texas, Dallas Arts District.
  • Oliver, B. (2019). 5 Ways to Not Hate Valentine's Day. D Magazine. 46 (#2 /February, 2019) 23. Dallas, Texas, D Magazine Partners, LP.
  • Oliver, B.B. (2018). Holiday Gift Guide: For the Trendsetters. Texas Monthly. www.texasmonthly.com/style/holiday-gift-guide-trendsetter/
  • Oliver, B. (2016). Ceramics Arts 2016 yearbook and annual buyers guide. 47.
  • Newsletter

  • Oliver, B. (2021). UNT Today. Denton, Texas, https://news.cvad.unt.edu/art-macao-features-brooks-oliver?unttoday=071421
  • Poster

  • Oliver, B. (2019). Clay CurrentsClay Currents – The Wichita National Ceramics Invitational. Wichita, Kansas,
  • Oliver, B.B. (2018). Anderson Ranch Arts Center - Create Change - Summer Faculty.
  • Press Release

  • Oliver, B. (2019). Lacoste/Keane Gallery - Press Release. https://www.lacostekeane.com/attachment/en/5b7c888b6aa72c622d8b4567/TextTwoColumnsWithFile/5d5d68098ddb50d32950a479
  • Recorded Artist Interview - Video

  • Oliver, B., , J.B., Eames, M. (2020). Carbondale Clay Center. https://vimeo.com/460795998
  • Video and Audiovisual Material

  • Oliver, B. (2021). Break Away Molds Process. Denton, Texas, Onstead Institute - College of Visual Arts and Design. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcMC57P55o8&t=2s
  • Oliver, B.B. (2018). Watch NCECA: Brooks Oliver, 2017 Emerging artist. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gST9PsMl0no&feature=youtu.be
  • Webpage

  • Oliver, B. (2020). Kent State University. Kent, Ohio, School of Art Collections and Galleries. https://www.kent.edu/galleries/event/kent-state-national-ceramics-invitational-2020
  • Oliver, B.B. (2017). “NCECA Emerging Artists 2017.”. blog.nceca.net/nceca-emerging-artists-2017.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Fellowship

  • Oliver, B. (Principal), "MJD Fellowship and residency," sponsored by Archie Bray Foundation, International, $40000 Funded. (2014 - 2016).
  • Oliver, B. (Principal), "MJD Fellowship and residency," sponsored by Archie Bray Foundation, International, Funded. (2014 - 2016).
  • Grant - Research

  • Oliver, B. (Principal), "Small Research Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $978 Funded. (2021).
  • Oliver, B.B., "Small Research Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. ( - 2023).
  • Oliver, B., "Small Research Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $863 Funded. ( - 2021).
  • Oliver, B., "Small Research Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $961.42 Funded. ( - 2021).
  • Oliver, B., "Small Research Grant," sponsored by College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas, $996.51 Funded. ( - 2021).
  • Oliver, B., "Faculty Summer Grant," sponsored by Vice Provost's Office, University of North Texas, $1400 Funded. ( - 2021).
  • Oliver, B.B., "RAFT," sponsored by Rosenfield Art Foundation of Texas, State, $6000 Funded. (2017 - 2017).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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