Teaching
Teaching
For several years now I have been teaching post-secondary courses in degree and continuing studies programs at universities and colleges. I primarily teach studio art courses, many of which incorporate a variety of media. All of my courses acknowledge a concept-based approach to making visual art. Since 2005 I have developed and taught studio art courses online. In addition to teaching at universities and colleges, I have also taught high school students in a summer program held at Emily Carr University.
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In addition to studio art, I have taught academic courses in the areas of art history, visual culture,
and education.
I have presented research related to art and education at national and international conferences, including the College Art Association, the International Conference of the Arts in Society, the National Art Education Association, Foundations in Art: Theory and Education conference, and the Canadian Society for Education through Art. To learn more about these presentations, and to access related writings, visit my Research page.
2015-2016
Columbus State University:
ARTS 1010 Drawing 1, Foundation studio course, Art Department [ x2 ]
ARTS 1011 Drawing 2, Foundation studio course, Art Department
ARTS 2020 Digital Concepts, Undergraduate studio course, Art Department [ x2 ]
ARTS 3020 Video &Time-Based Media, Undergraduate studio course, Art Department
2014-2015
Columbus State University:
ARTS 5288 Advanced Sculpture (Video, Installation & Performance), senior studio course
ARTS 1010 Drawing 1, Foundation studio course, Art Department
ARTS 2020 Foundations in Digital Concepts, Undergraduate studio course, Art Department
ARTS 3020 Video &Time-Based Media, Undergraduate studio course, Art Department
ARTS 4020 Digital Arts & Design: Advanced Studio, Undergraduate studio course, Art Department
2013-2014
Columbus State University:
ARTS 1010 Drawing 1, Foundation studio course, Art Department [ x2 ]
ARTS 1011 Drawing 2, Foundation studio course, Art Department
ARTS 2020 Foundations in Digital Concepts, Undergraduate studio course, Art Department [ x2 ]
2012-2013
Columbus State University:
ARTS 1010 Drawing 1, Foundation studio course, Art Department [ x2 ]
ARTS 1011 Drawing 2, Foundation studio course, Art Department [ x2 ]
ARTS 3555 Digital Foundations, Undergraduate studio course, Art Department
2011-2012
Emily Carr University: ISMA-207 Video for Social Spaces, Undergraduate studio course (offered but low enrolment)
Graduate Course:
UBC: (TA) ETEC-541: Arts-Based Educational Research: A/r/tography, Dept. of Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education
2010-2011
Emily Carr University: FNDT-109 Visual Arts 2D, Foundation Studio [ x2 ]
UBC: EDUC-316 Communication Skills in Teaching (Secondary Art cohort), Teacher Education
Langara College: (co-instructor) Colour Theory + Applications, Communication + Ideation Design
2009-2010
Emily Carr University: AHIS-103: Introduction to Visual Culture II (ONLINE), Critical Studies
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP-170: Visual Culture, Summer Teens program
Graduate Course:
UBC: (TA) ETEC-530: Constructivist Strategies for E-Learning (ONLINE), Master of Educational Technology graduate program
2008-2009
Emily Carr University: FNDT-109: Visual Communication (ONLINE), Foundation Studio [ x2 ]
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP-170: Visual Communication, Summer Teens
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP-170: Visual Culture, Summer Teens
Langara College: Colour Theory + Applications, Communication + Ideation Design
Langara College: (co-instructor) Human Factors, Communication + Ideation Design
Langara College: Colour + Concept, Electronic Media Design program [ x2 ]
Langara College: Colour Theory, Graphic Design program
2007-2008
Emily Carr University: FNDT-109: Visual Communication (ONLINE), Foundation Studio [ x2 ]
Emily Carr University: FNDT-108: Creative Processes (ONLINE), Foundation Studio
Emily Carr University: PNTG-102: Painting - Colour
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CEFA-160: Basics of Composition + Form [ x3 ]
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CEFA-160: Basics of Composition + Design (ONLINE)
Langara College: Colour Theory, Electronic Media Design, program [ x2 ]
Langara College: Colour + Concept, Electronic Media Design program [ x2 ]
Langara College: Colour Theory, Graphic Design program [ x3 ]
2006-2007
Emily Carr University: FNDT-109: Visual Communication, Foundation Studio [ x3 ]
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP-130: From Drawing to Digital
Langara College: Colour Theory, Electronic Media Design program [ x2 ]
Langara College: Colour + Concept, Electronic Media Design program [ x2 ]
Langara College: Colour Theory, Graphic Design program [ x3 ]
2005-2006
Emily Carr University: FNDT-109: Visual Communication (ONLINE), Foundation Studio [ x2 ]
Emily Carr University: FNDT-109: Visual Communication, Foundation Studio [ x2 ]
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP-170: Visual Communication, Summer Teens program [ x2 ]
Langara College: Colour Theory, Electronic Media Design program [ x3 ]
Langara College: Colour + Concept, Electronic Media Design program [ x3 ]
Langara College: Colour Theory, Graphic Design program [ x3 ]
2004-2005
Emily Carr University: FNDT-109: Visual Communication, Foundation Studio [ x4 ]
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP-140: From Still to Moving Image
Langara College: Colour Theory, Electronic Media Design program [ x3 ]
Langara College: Colour + Concept, Electronic Media Design [ x3 ]
Langara College: Colour Theory, Graphic Design [ x3 ]
2003-2004
Emily Carr University: FNDT-109: Visual Communication, Foundation Studio [ x3 ]
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP-160: Visual Art and Design Access - Colour
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP 140: Media Arts Access - Video
Langara College: Colour Theory, Electronic Media Design [ x3 ]
Langara College: Colour + Concept, Electronic Media Design [ x3 ]
Langara College: Colour Theory, Graphic Design program [ x3 ]
2002-2003
Emily Carr University: FNDT-109: Colour, Foundation Studio [ x2 ]
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP-140: Media Arts Access - Video
Langara College: Colour Theory, Electronic Media Design program [ x3 ]
Langara College: Colour + Concept, Electronic Media Design program) [ x2 ]
Langara College: Colour Theory, Graphic Design [ x3 ]
2001-2002
Simon Fraser University: FPA-363: Painting II
Emily Carr University (Cont. Studies): CETP-140: Media Arts Access - Video
Langara College: Colour Theory, Graphic Design program [ x2 ]
1999-2000
UBC: FINA 181: Basic Studio Practice, Fine Art Studio
Teaching History:
•Sessional Instructor (2002 - 2011)
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, Canada
•Teaching Assistant/Instructor (2010 - 2011; 1999-2000)
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
•Online curriculum development (2005 - 2007)
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, Canada
•Continuing Studies Instructor (2001-2008)
Langara College
Vancouver, Canada
•Sessional Instructor (2001)
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, Canada
Academic Appointments:
•since August 2012
Assistant Professor of Art, Drawing and Digital Media
Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia, United States