Kinetic And Sequential Graphics 1
(VCD 20006) Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 / Fall 2009 / Fall 2010 / Spring 2011
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Revised existing syllabus and course projects to simulate the design process through the development of a new interactive space. Planned new software demonstrations and tutorials to introduce students to Actionscript 3.0. Developed new lectures covering the following topics: user research, information mapping, information architecture, wire-framing, interface design, paper prototyping, and interactive prototyping.
Kinetic and Sequential Graphic Design Advanced
(VCD 43001) - Spring 2009 / Fall 2011
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Developed syllabus and course projects that act as a foundation for motion design. Projects are centered around motion design within a meaningful context. Students are asked to develop three projects that each fall within these areas: educate and inform, persuade and motivate, and to entertain. Planned new software demonstrations and tutorials to introduce students to AfterEffects. Developed new lectures covering the following topics: storyboarding, semiotics, stop motion, motion graphics history, and animation principles.
Graphic Design 2
(VCD 33001) - Spring 2011
Spring 2011 Working with Professor Jillian Coorey to revise the syllabus, create several new assignments, and develop new lectures.
Design Theory I: Culture, Communities & Context
Summer 2011 - curriculum development only
Created a syllabus, course assignments, and discussion points covering the following topics: visual culture, deconstructing advertising & design, participatory culture, online communities, social networking, blogging, gaming, new learning ecologies, and emerging literacies with design influence and impact.
Visual Design Literacy
Summer 2010 - curriculum development only
Created a syllabus, course assignments, and lectures covering the following topics: visual culture, visual language & grammar, composition, color, embedded meaning, the basics of typography, photography, motion, interaction, guerilla design and environmental design.
Intermediate Computer
(VCD 20003) - Fall 2008
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Revised and edited several existing lectures and technical demonstrations.
Created new quizzes, diagrams, and homework assignments. Evaluations of student work were based on participation, effort, skill, craftsmanship, and demonstration of software knowledge. Developed a proposal to revise the delivery of course content for Intermediate & Basic Computer. (with Professor Shawn Simmons)
Teaching Assistant - Design Fundamentals
GD 102, Spring 2008
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Course taught by Martha Scotford & Amber Howard
Assisted Instructor with project critiques, setting up classroom demonstrations, and worked with students to improve comprehension course material.
Graduate Research Assistant - Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
414 Clark Hall, NC State University, Fall 2007
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Completed research tasks for the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Collected and gathered material for an online database exhibiting the
teaching grants awarded by the Provost’s Office.
Teaching Assistant - Design History
GD 342, Spring 2007
Online Design History Course taught by Martha Scotford
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Assisted Instructor in grading, held review sessions, online discussions, updated
the online lecture material and conducted video presentation events throughout
the semester.