MY TEACHING BACKGROUND
EDUCATION
1981
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design with Highest Honors
Minor in Industrial Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York
1978
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design with High Honors
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York
1973-1975
Concentration in Liberal Arts, Spanish and Studio Art / Alden Scholar
Allegheny College
Meadville, Pennsylvania
TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT RIT
1990-PRESENT
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences (CIAS), School of Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, New York
POSITIONS HELD
2000-Present
Lecturer, Calligraphy, Extended Studies/Interdisciplinary Studies
Fall 2011-Present
Associate Professor, Graphic Design
Fall 2005-Spring 2011
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
2004-2005
Visiting Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
1990-2004
Extended Part-time Instructor, Graphic Design
1995-1998
Associate Program Coordinator, Extended Studies
1994-1998
Lecturer, Advertising, Extended Studies
1991-2002. 2004,2005
Lecturer, Summer Transfer Program, Graphic Design
Spring 1990
Visiting Assistant Professor, Graphic Design
COURSES TAUGHT IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
1990-Present
BFA Graphic Design Curriculum, First Year through Fourth Year
Elements of Graphic Design, Publication Design, Imagery in Design,
Senior Projects, Environmental Design, Packaging Design, Branding,
Career Skills/Professional Practices, Editorial Design, Social Service,
Design, Design Systems and Methodology.
2010-Present
MFA Visual Communication Design Curriculum
Typography, Image Forms
COURSES TAUGHT IN OTHER PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE
OF IMAGING ARTS AND SCIENCES
2006-2013
Industrial Design, Graphic Tactics
1998-2000
School for American Crafts, Crafts Professional Practices Branding / Promotions Component
1994-2000
Extended Studies Department, Advertising
1992-1993
School of Art, Graphic Design for Illustrators
1991-1992
School of Photographic Arts and Sciences Design for Photographers
1990-1991
Foundations, Two Dimensional Design
PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1988-1990
Villa Maria College
Buffalo, New York
POSITION HELD
Adjunct, Graphic Design
COURSES TAUGHT
First Second Year Graphic Design and Typography Courses