Teaching + Academic Work
I have over two decades of experience with teaching at the college level, from 2 year community college programs offering Associate of Arts (AA) degrees to state and not-for-profit institutions with Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs. Serving at all levels, from part-time adjunct faculty to full-time assistant professor, associate professor, full professor, and assistant department chair. I have taught a wide range of studio art classes for graphic designers, fine artists, illustrators, and photographers. I also created a liberal arts science class related to vision and perception (The Science of Sight).
Some of the most rewarding aspects include helping people achieve higher levels of creative visual communication and increased technical ability. And seeing their progression from student to professional, and in some cases, to return to the classroom to instruct others. Participating in classroom discussions and critiques has been of benefit to me personally, and I have been inspired by both my fellow faculty and by students and alumni to continue with my own creative journey.
College Courses Taught + Created
LCAD, (Laguna College of Art + Design), Laguna Beach, CA
(2022–2024) Full Professor of Visual Communications, Assistant Chair of Graphic Design
(2014–2022) Associate Professor, Digital Foundations Coordinator
(2006–2014) Assistant Professor Professor of Visual Communications
(2004–2006) Adjunct Instructor
IVC (Irvine Valley College), Irvine, CA
2010 Part-time Instructor, (Illustration Fall 2010)
2008 Part-time Instructor, ATEP Campus (Advanced Technology & Education Park), Tustin, CA (Graphic Design Spring 2008, Graphic Design, Drawing Fundamentals Summer 2008)
2006 Part-time Instructor, Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA (Digital Photo Summer 2006)
2005 Part-time Instructor, Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA (Graphic Design Spring 2005, Graphic Design, Intermediate Digital Imaging Fall 2005)
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Orange County Campus, Irvine, CA
2008 Part-time Instructor, (Desktop Publishing, two sections, Fall Quarter 2008)
California State University, Fullerton, CA
2004–2005 Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record), (Digital Illustration Fall 2004, Spring 2005)
2002 Instructor for After School Arts program at Grand Central Art Center, Santa Ana, CA (Graphic Design)
Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA
2001–2002 Adjunct Instructor, (Digital Imagery, Graphic Design)
Mesa College, San Diego, CA
2001 Adjunct Instructor, (Multimedia Production)
ARTIST TALKS/DEMONSTRATIONS
2018 National Art Education Association Design Thinking Summer Institute, hosted at LCAD (Laguna Beach, CA)
2017 Seminar for Art and Design Educators, Creative Cut Paper Design, hosted at LCAD (Laguna Beach, CA)
2003 Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA (Demonstration and discussion of design process)
2003 California State University, Fullerton, CA (Demonstration of digital illustration method)
Administrative + Staff Duties
LCAD (Laguna College of Art + Design), Laguna Beach, CA
(2022–2024) Assistant Chair of Graphic Design + Digital Media
(2014–2022) Digital Foundations Coordinator
• Support for the GD+DM department chair
• Chair of Personnel Committee
• Served on Library Committee and Academic Standing Committee
• Oversight of digital media foundation courses for consistency and relevant preparation for upper level coursework
• Student academic advising and regsitration
• Transfer student portfolio reviews
• Incoming student skill diagnostics testing
• Faculty mentioring
• National Portfolio Day reviews and LCAD Open House portfolio reviews
CSUF (California State University, Fullerton), CA
2004 Graduate Assistant to Associate Dean of the College of the Arts
• Website and art department promotions
GCAC (Grand Central Art Center, satellite location for CSUF) Santa Ana, CA
2003–2004 Graduate Assistant Computer Lab Technician
• Macintosh computer lab software installation and configuration
• On-site technical help for guests and staff
SDCCD (San Diego Community College District), North City Center, San Diego, CA
2001–2002 Technology Coach/Media Coach
• Tutor for teachers with technology for the classroom
• WebCT online course assistance
• Media content development
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