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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.




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Course Document

Project 1: Text As Material

Project 2: Nike In Brutalism



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




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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





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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.



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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.




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Course Reel 2021

Cereal Brand Challenge: Tic Tac O’s 2021

Final Project: Luxo’s Revenge 2014



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




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Project 1: 3DA 2021

Project 2: DNA Translation Basics 2021



DEVELOPED:2020

TAUGHT: FA20


DMD 3099 Independent Study

Independent study in a Digital Media area of concentration.



Student/Syllabus directed plan of study varies

TAUGHT: FA12. SP13, SU15, SP16, SP17, SP19, 

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





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Project 1: diversiTINY, DEI Educational Resource & Creation Station 2021

Project 2: Identi-ME, Self Portrait Workshop Video 2021

Project 3: Leveling Up Diversity, Interactive Adventure Game - Explainer Video 2021



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

DMD 4081 Internship

Supervised professional experience in the student's field of study.

Student directed experiential learning, plan of study varies

TAUGHT: SP15, SP16, FA19, SP20, 

DMD2210 Moving Image & Sequence

Introduction to film theory, digital editing, project management, working with sound and time-based storytelling





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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.




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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.





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Film/Title Design Reel 2016

Motion Identity Reel 2016

Video Essay: Things Are Not What They Seem 2014



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

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