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.


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