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Jamie Gruzska currently teaches as a photography administrator in the college’s interdisciplinary photo program. With a background in painting and printmaking, Gruzska's work in photography is deeply influenced by a commitment to visual exploration. Engaging with various image genres such as portrait, landscape, and abstraction, Gruzska emphasizes the importance of personal invention and fluency in artistic practice. Having a fondness for traditional silver-based analog darkroom processes, Gruzska has cultivated a unique relationship with time through both work and teaching. This engagement with picture making leads to assisting students in discovering the tools they need to explore identity and motive in their investigations. Gruzska believes that art making—regardless of medium—is vital for students' development and encourages a diverse approach to creative exploration.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.