Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy revolves around five key concepts: 1) rigorous yet engaging instruction, 2) critical theory applied to design thinking, 3) unified outcomes to enable systematic area growth, 4) fostering community and, 5) professional engagement.

New Degrees/School Changes:
BFA in Design, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
BA in Graphic Design, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Change the name of the School to the School of Art, Art History & Design

Awards & Accolades:
2019 College Distinguished Teaching Award,
Hixon-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

 

COURSES TAUGHT:

University of Nebraska ~ Lincoln
Graphic Design 01 »
Graphic Design 02 »
Interaction Design 01: User-Centered Web Design »
Interaction Design 02: Interactive Storytelling »
Introduction to Branding »
Self-Branding for Artists & Designers »
Advertising Design & Integrated Brand Promotion »
__UNIT 2: Social Cause Advertising »
Art & Design in New York City »
Data Visualization »
Design Studio 1: Senior Thesis »
Design Studio 2: Capstone »

Parsons School of Design
2D Animation »
Animation for the Web »
Interactive Storytelling »
Interactive Portfolio »

School of Visual Arts
Introduction to Computer Design »

 

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