TEACHING PORTFOLIO
DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA & DESIGN
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
DMD1101 Design Lab I
Exploration of the creation, manipulation, and reception of digital images through project-based work using image-editing software. Through lecture, discussion, projects and critique, students will develop, refine, and evaluate digital images and understand artistic, social, and ethical ramifications.
COURSE DEVELOPED: 2015
REDESIGNED: 2018
TAUGHT: FA19, FA20, FA21, FA22, FA23, FA24
DMD3200 Motion Design & Animation II
Designed for digital animators and filmmaker to develop advanced skills using a combination of techniques and effects; including green screen, 2D particle systems, mattes, rotoscoping, sound sync and 2D character animation.
COURSE DEVELOPED:2013
REDESIGNED: 2018
TAUGHT: SP16, SP20, SP21. SP22, SP23, SP24
DMD3210 Experimental Animation & Alternative Techniques
An exploration of non-traditional techniques and mediums for creating motion graphics and animation
Course Reel 2023
Course Reel 2017
Project 1: theBOX, Code-Altered Animation 2015
Project 2: Split Screen Motion 2017
Project 3: Reflection 2023
COURSE DEVELOPED:2013
REDESIGNED: 2018
TAUGHT: FA23
DMD3215 Character Animation
An in-depth exploration of character animation using a combination of digital and traditional techniques and principles
Bouncing Ball Reel 2022
Walk Cycle Reel 2022
Project 1: Metamorphosis 2016
Project 2: Numi the Goblin Girl 2022
Project 3: Fishtopher 2022
COURSE DEVELOPED: 2019
TAUGHT: FA22, FA24
DMD3030 Narrative Workshop
An open forum where students will “workshop” their own narratives and works-in-progress, using each other as collaborators, editors, and ideators to investigate emerging forms of storytelling.
Course Reel 2024
Course Reel 2015
Project 1: Animated-GIF-A-Day 2015
Project 2: Phone Booth Foul Play, Interactive Game 2024
COURSE DEVELOPED:2013
REDESIGNED: 2018
TAUGHT: FA 15, FA20, SP21, SP22, SP23
DMD2200 Motion Design & Animation I
Introduction to creating visual effects and animated graphics.
COURSE DEVELOPED:2013
REDESIGNED: 2018
TAUGHT: FA13, SP14, FA18, SU22
DMD2230 3D Motion I
Introduction to techniques of 3D motion such as modeling, lighting and texturing 3D forms; keyframes and keyframe interpolations; and motion graphics effectors and simulations.
TAUGHT: SP20
DMD3095 Special Topics in Digital Media: Augmented Reality for Learning
Seminar focusing in Augmented Reality and digital media content creation for Stamfrod Public Schools Science Curriculum
DEVELOPED:2020
TAUGHT: FA20
DMD3998 Variable Topics: Media & Content Creation for Education
Seminar focusing in digital media content creation for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility curriculum for educators and elementary-middle school students
COURSE DEVELOPED:2020
TAUGHT: FA21, SP22
DMD4025 Portfolio & Professional Development
Preparing advanced students for the transition to work by developing a professional grade portfolio, website, social media presence and communications collateral and skills.
REDESIGNED: 2021
TAUGHT: SP22, SP23
DMD4075 Senior Project
Development of a project in the student's area of concentration that demonstrates vigorous and consistent thematic engagement and articulates both technical and conceptual sophistication.
COURSE CO-DEVELOPED: 2013
CO-REDESIGNED: 2018
TAUGHT: SP16, SP17, FA18, FA19, SP20, FA22, FA23, FA24
DMD1030 Animation Lab
Introduction to the fundamental skills required for time-based media, 2D, 3D, digital and traditional animation techniques.
COURSE DEVELOPED: 2013
REDESIGNED: 2018
TAUGHT IN: FA18
DMD2210 Moving Image & Sequence
Introduction to film theory, digital editing, project management, working with sound and time-based storytelling
Course Reel 2017
Project 1: Basic Printmaking 2016
Project 2: Continuity 2016
Project 3: Tiny UConn 2014
Project 4: Opening Night
COURSE DEVELOPED: 2013
FA13, FA14, FA15, SP17
DMD3040/4040 Student Agency
An immersive study of the role, structure, procedures, techniques and processes employed by a Brand Agency within the digital and social media spaces.
Beachball Website (Stamford Agency) 2018-2024
ATION Reel (Storrs Agency) 2012-2017
Project 1: See Click Fix 2016
COURSE DEVELOPED: 2013
TAUGHT IN: FA13, SP14, FA14, SP15, FA15
DMD 3205 History of Animation
A history of animation from the late 19th-century through contemporary and emerging digital technologies.
COURSE DEVELOPED:2013
ANTICIPATED TEACHING: FA25
DMD3220 Broadcast Graphics & Title Sequence
A survey of broadcast design and title sequences made for film, games and television.
COURSE DEVELOPED: 2013
REDESIGNED: 2018
TAUGHT: SP14
DMD3230 Cinematic Storytelling
A survey of film and media, in particular, the close analysis of graphic storytelling techniques in television, animation, shorts, and movies.
COURSE DEVELOPED:2014
REDESIGNED: 2018
TAUGHT: SP15
DMD 4200 Advanced Motion Media
Advanced exploration of motion media topics, including large-scale, collaborative, and interdisciplinary projects, and investigations in emerging motion media technologies.
COURSE CO-DEVELOPED:2019
TAUGHT AS INDEPENDENT STUDY: FA19