:: Education ::
The University of Illinois at Chicago | 2009-Present
Master of Fine Arts Candidate in the Electronic Visualization department
Anticipating Graduation May 2011
The Ohio State University | 2005-December 14, 2008
Received Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honors and Distinction in the field of Art and Technology
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
:: Professional Experience ::
Graduate Instructor | Upcoming Fall Semester 2010
Instructor for the Introduction to Responsive Arts course at The University of Illinois at Chicago. This studio course introduces students to the theory and practice of Responsive Arts. Students will learn fundamental practices of electronic arts and interaction design such as basic electronics, circuit design, basic programming with microcontrollers and fundamentals in materials and methods through hands on exercises
Teaching Assistant | Spring Semester 2010
Teaching assistant for the Spring 2010 Physical Computing course under the instruction of visiting professor Christopher Furman at The University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities include assistance with instruction, construction lab activities, and programming difficulties.
Cosi Columbus Center of Science and Industry | August 2008-August 2009
Assisting in maintenance and repair of science exhibits including various electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and audio/visual devices. Help with the installation of new permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as overseeing immediate concerns. Member of the fire brigade.
Teaching Assistant | September 2008-May 2009
Teaching Assistant for the Fall 2008 3D Animation class at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Responsibilities include providing help with instruction and assistance to students in the course under Ken Rinaldo, Associate Professor of Art at The Ohio State University. Guest lecture for 3D modeling taught by Ken Rinaldo.
Guest Lecturer Hot Media: Animal Sounds | 2009
Guest Lecturer at the Hot Media Series at Gallery 400 in Chicago, Illinois.
Guest Lecturer Professor Protégé | 2009
Guest Lecturer at the Professor Protégé with Ken Rinaldo at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
The Lima News | June 2005 - January 2008
Staff Photographer / Intern
Photographed spot news and local events for daily publication. Trained to excel in public interpersonal management, inter-office communication, and critical time management.
Roharik Productions | September 2007 - January 2008
Photographic Assistant Intern
Assisted in studio and on location set up, including but not limited to lighting, props, document management, and participation in architectural and modeling photoshoots. Photographs from assisted shoots were features in Vogue, Teen Vogue, and Elle magazines.
:: Honors & Awards ::
Abraham Lincoln Fellowship: The University of Illinois at Chicago |2009-2010
Mark of Distinction at The Ohio State University | 2008
Research Scholarship The Ohio State University | 2008
Ohio Arts Council Award | 2008
Greater Columbus Arts Council Award | 2008
Fergus Gilmore Scholarship | 2008
Brian Bradesca Memorial Scholarship | 2008
Aida Carnasas Show Award | 2008
Fegus Gilmore Portfolio Award | 2008
:: Exhibitions ::
Aspect Ratio: The Plaines Project Chicago, Illinois | 2009
ImageOhio9 : Roy G Biv Gallery, Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio | 2009
Mahan Gallery: Inside the ArtistŐs Studio, Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio | 2008
BFA Honors Thesis Exhibition Columbus, Ohio | 2008 *
Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduate Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio | 2008
The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio| 2008
Fergus Gilmore Exhibition: Hopkins Hall Gallery, Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio 2008
Agora: Junctionview Studios, Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio | 2007 & 2008
Seed: Silver Image Gallery Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio | 2008
Locovore Bot: Silver Image Gallery, Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio | 2008
Digigravitation: Silver Image Gallery, Juried Exhibition, Columbus, Ohio | 2007
Digescape: Silver Image Gallery, Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio | 2007
Bit Babble: Silver Image Gallery, Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio | 2007
Technology Expanding the Horizon: Hopkins Hall Gallery, Juried Exhibition featuring work by Vito Acconci, Lori Nix, Erwin Worm, Viki Goldberg, Dimitry Bulatov, Peter Garfield, and Ricardo Dominguez Columbus, Ohio | 2006
Electro Polyglot: Silver Image Gallery, Juried Exhibition Columbus, Ohio 2006
(Solo Exhibitions marked by *)
:: Conferences & Symposia ::
College Art Association 98th Annual Conference Chicago, Illinois | 2010
Mobile Art && Code Conference Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 2009
Technology Expanding the Horizon Symposium Columbus, Ohio | 2007
:: Professional Organizations ::
Rhizome
College Art Association
Chicago Artists Resource
The Golden Key International Honor Society Member
:: Technical Abilities ::
Pure Data
Adobe Photoshop
MaxMsp & Jitter
Microsoft Office Software
Basic Stamp2
Adobe After Effects
Arduino
Final Cut Pro
Cinema 4d
:: Volunteer Experience ::
Ann Hamilton
Assisted Ann Hamilton Studios in construction of elements used in Human Carriage that was displayed at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, New York | 2009
Art and Technology Society
Vice President
Active leader in weekly society that directs campus workshops dealing with Adobe program applications, computer programming, student discussion and panel | 2008-2009
The Lantern
Free Lance Photographer
Photographed Ohio State University evens. Activities included but not limited to sporting, political, and campus life events. Inter-office communication skills and teamwork ability required |2007-2008