Anna Alcorn

Interior Design
Class of 2008
Hometown: Silt, CO

What is your favorite spot on campus?

As anyone can see, a special place on campus is the court yard. Manicured to perfection, every spring it blooms with tons of flowers in a landscape design unique to the school. On warn days, there is a good chance you will see students playing Frisbee or just laying out on their break in the grass.

Where do you like to work on your design?

Well, as any Interior Design student at RMCAD will tell you, our only spot on campus will probably be located in the Texas building. This is the place where all of our classes are held, where ASID meetings are usually located, sample libraries as well as the faculty office. It is nice to have a central hub where everything you need is in a short reach. Another great thing about this area is there are always things going on. If students aren't in class, they're working in one of the ID classrooms. It is always nice to have other people working on projects as you are or a faculty member nearby to answer any questions.

Which Liberal Studies or Foundation Studies classes did you find the most surprising or useful?

[Foundations classes in general] are the most important classes to take in that they will influence every decision-making design aspect from that point on, including composition, color theory, craftsmanship, and writing skills.

What did your favorite professor do to earn your respect or admiration?

The Interior Design faculty at RMCAD is truly special. Known on a first-name basis, there have been numerous times when I have seen them give up their weekends to help us with projects, personally recognize students for great work, or just be a friend when you need someone to talk to—and even host brunch for a meeting. The faculty at RMCAD really cares about their students and works extremely hard to better this school. It is hard to single out one teacher here, because they all have a special place here at RMCAD.

How would you describe the students who attend RMCAD?

All of the students at RMCAD act as a tight-knit community. After class, the studios are still busy with people working on projects, meeting with various clubs, or in the Underground Cafe getting a bite to eat. What I love about this school the most is how excited people get with their projects and the array of great work on display. The students here are different than those of the previous university I attended in that they are so personable. They are always willing to help out a friend, volunteer for this, help with that, or just go out as a group and have a good time. RMCAD has really given me the opportunity to meet lifelong friends I could never forget.

Was there a moment when RMCAD changed from "a school" to "my school" for you?

RMCAD became my school when I started getting involved. I transferred from a previous art school where it seemed really hard to get active with the campus and its happenings. RMCAD became my school when I became a board member of ASID, volunteered for Green Build, joined Prêt e Porte, and began helping with the Student Affairs Committee, among other things. These are things that are fun to me because it is what my friends and peers are also doing at RMCAD and so it makes these events like social events and helps me to gain knowledge and experience at the same time.