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- Tomcik, Andrew Michael
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Andrew Tomcik is a professor, graphics designer and visual communications consultant. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and received a Diploma from the Cleveland Institute of Art (1960) and a B. F. A. and an M. F. A. from the Yale University School of Art and Architecture in New Haven, Connecticut (1964,1965). Prior to teaching at York University, Tomcik had a professional practice in corporate design and taught at Georgia State University (1967-74), directing its Division of Applied Design and Crafts (1973-1974). At York University, Tomcik served as a Professor of Fine Arts (1974-present) and was Chair of the Department of Visual Arts (1981-84, 1990-91). He has written numerous articles on design and has presented art and designs for publications such as Azure, Scan, Graphis Posters and Graphic Design Journal. His work has been exhibited and published in North America, Europe and China. As a consultant, Tomcik has created designs, artwork and posters for clients such as Companion magazine and I.B.M. and many departments at York University. Honours include the OCUFA Teaching Award in 1986 and four publication design awards from the Canadian Church Press (1988). He is a member of and has held prominent positions in the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada and the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Tomcik was Master of Winters College, York University. Tomcik was married to his wife Donna for 55 years and the couple raised two children. Tomcik passed away in 2023.
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2025/01/16 J. Grant. Edited dates of existence.
2025/01/27 A. St.Onge. Updated bio sketch based on obituary.