Courses
Courses taught as Instructor of Record 2013-present
Art History and Communication Studies
I teach courses across art history and communication studies. These include pre-historic to contemporary global surveys, contemporary global and North American histories, and histories and theories of photography. I have designed and led courses for introductory students in art appreciation and visual literacy as well as topics courses for advanced students in visual culture and communication and contemporary photographic practices.
Teaching Competencies: histories and theories of photography; global art histories; visual communication and culture; art after 1945; contemporary; critical curatorial studies; beginning to advanced writing and research seminars
Courses taught as Instructor of Record:
Visual Communication and Culture
Art & Media: Learning to Look
Global Perspectives in the Visual Arts
History of Photography
Photography Across Cultures
History of Photography: 1970 – present
Snapshots in the Internet Age: From Family Albums to Instagram
Curatorial Practices
Photography and Media Production
I teach courses in analog and digital photography with focuses on the acquisition of both technical skill and conceptual ideas. I have designed and taught advanced courses in large format photography, photobook production, and long-term project development that include senior thesis and capstone courses that prepare students for careers as interdisciplinary scholars, artists and photographers. Additionally, I teach courses in moving images and sound.
Teaching Competencies: analog photography (35mm, medium and large formats); digital photography; non-silver processes; moving images and sound; photobooks; narrative and sequencing; visual storytelling; project development; senior-capstone
Courses taught as Instructor of Record:
Audio and Video Media I
Photo I / Foundation Photo
Introduction to Photographic Imaging
Intermediate to Advanced Photography
Large Format Photography
Digital Photography
Digital Printing Bootcamp
Digital Photography / Editing & Printing
Exploring the Photobook
Family Photographs
Long-form Visual Storytelling
Senior Capstone
Studio Art
Trained in the studio arts, I work with students on projects ranging from basic design to complex interdisciplinary projects. I teach courses for foundation students, technique-based courses in artists books, as well as project development, capstone and professional practices courses.
Teaching Competencies: foundations; artist books; basic painting, drawing and printmaking; project development; professional practices; senior capstone
Courses taught as Instructor of Record:
Visual Language
Bookbinding
The Art of the Photo Book
Senior Fine Arts Seminar II
For a full list of courses taught, please see my CV.