Villa Maria’s art and literary student publication
SKALD
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SKALD
SKALD, Villa Maria’s art and literary magazine, returned in 2023. Guided by faculty, the publication is designed by graphic design students and contains academic work of student photographers, writers, designers, artists and more.
SKALD 2024 won a gold award at AAF Buffalo’s 2025 American Advertising Awards! The publication was recognized in the professional category, beating out entries from the biggest advertising agencies in Western New York.
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association and AAF Buffalo have recognized past issues of SKALD with many accolades, including Silver and Gold Crown Awards and American Advertising Awards.
All work featured in SKALD is submitted by students voluntarily and juried by faculty.
For more information, contact Professor Julie Zack at [email protected].
Student Designer Tanner DeMarco, ’25
Our student designer, Tanner DeMarco started at Villa Maria College in 2015 as a Music Industry major and graduated with a strong academic foundation. He later returned to earn a second degree in Graphic Design as a 2025 graduate. The decade of transformation he has paralleled with that of the college is the theme for this edition of Skald.
Student Designer Tanner DeMarco, ’25
Programs Represented in SKALD 2025:
- Animation
- Business Administration
- Computer Software Development
- Criminal Justice
- Digital Filmmaking
- Digital Media and Communications
- Digital Media Design
- Fine Art
- Game Design
- Graphic Design
- Integrated Arts
Interior Design - Liberal Arts
- Motion Design
- Music Industry
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- PhotographyPhysical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology
- Sport Management
- UX/UI Design
- Certificate Programs
